Electrical Design Engineer - Motherwell

BALFOUR BEATTY; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading infrastructure company as an Electrical Design Engineer. This role involves creating electrical designs, collaborating with technical consultants, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. Enjoy flexible working options and a range of benefits while contributing to vital UK infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Paid leave

Pension schemes

Share plans

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Proficient in electrical design software and heavy industries.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical designs and procure specialist packages.
• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Review and check manufacturer documents for compliance.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Innovation

IT Skills

Tools

Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Relux

SKM

ETAP

Digsilent

PSCAD

Job description

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as an Electrical Design Engineer and build something to be proud of. This role can be based from any of our regional offices across England and Scotland.

Due to the nature of our projects, we require individuals to hold full work rights within the UK, coupled with being eligible for SC level Security Clearance.

What you'll be doing

As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will have the following accountabilities:

1. Create electrical designs and procure specialist packages in heavy industries.
2. Design LV electrical distribution systems.
3. Create documentation: Specifications & Datasheets, Cable Calculations & Schedules, Drawings (via CAD team).
4. Review and check manufacturer documents for compliance with project specifications.
5. Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers.

Who we're looking for

Qualities and experience:

• Proficient in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.
• Focus on collaboration and building relationships to deliver cost-effective and acceptable design solutions.
• Effective communication skills at all levels and ability to write clearly.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design.
• Excellent IT Skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
• Knowledge of codes of practice and regulatory material.
• Experience in heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables, and Nuclear.

Beneficial experience:

• Design of HV electrical systems.
• Use of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Use of Dialux or Relux software.
• Use of SKM, ETAP, Digsilent, PSCAD software.
• Design of ATEX systems.

Why work for us

We deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure. Benefits include flexible working options, paid leave, pension schemes, share plans, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick specializes in MEP and ME&I solutions, designing, installing, and maintaining complex systems that support the UK’s infrastructure. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, actively participating in various initiatives and recognition schemes to foster an inclusive culture.