Electrical Design Engineer – Motherwell

BALFOUR BEATTY-4; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to design LV electrical distribution systems and create documentation. The ideal candidate should have proficiency in Trimble software, strong collaboration skills, and a background in heavy industries. This role is based in regional offices across England and Scotland, offering flexible benefits and emphasizes diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible benefits

Generous leave

Pension plans

Family policies

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Full work rights in the UK and eligibility for SC level Security Clearance.
• Experience in heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables, and Nuclear.

Responsibilities

• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Create technical documentation such as specifications and cable calculations.
• Review manufacturer documents for compliance.
• Develop relationships with technical consultants and suppliers.

Skills

Proficiency in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign

Collaboration and building relationships

Effective communication skills

Promotion of innovation

Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Knowledge of codes of practice

Experience in heavy industries

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux or Relux

SKM

ETAP

Digsilent

PSCAD

Job description

About the role

Our team shapes projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as an Electrical Design Engineer and build new futures. This role can be based from any of our regional offices across England and Scotland.

Role Purpose:

• To create electrical designs and procure specialist packages in heavy industries

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:

• Design LV electrical distribution systems
• Create documentation such as specifications, datasheets, cable calculations, schedules, and drawings (via CAD team)
• Review and check manufacturer documents for compliance with project specifications
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers

Who we're looking for

Qualities and experience:

• Proficiency in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign
• Focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and project teams
• Effective communication skills at all levels
• Promotion of 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 Revit
• Use of Dialux or Relux
• Use of SKM, ETAP, Digsilent, PSCAD
• Design of ATEX systems

Why work for us

We deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure. We offer flexible benefits, including smart working, generous leave, family policies, pension, share plans, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick specializes in MEP and ME&I solutions, designing, installing, and maintaining complex systems that underpin the UK's infrastructure.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion as key to our success. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including armed forces personnel and those with disabilities.