Electrical Design Engineer - Newcastle

BALFOUR BEATTY; Newcastle Emlyn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Design Engineer, where you can contribute to ambitious infrastructure projects across the UK. This role offers the chance to create innovative electrical designs, collaborate with diverse teams, and maintain vital systems in heavy industries such as Petrochemical and Renewables. Enjoy flexible working arrangements, a supportive culture, and a range of benefits that prioritize work-life balance and professional growth. If you are passionate about engineering and innovation, this is the perfect opportunity to build a rewarding career.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension plan

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industries like Petrochemical and Power Generation.
• Knowledge of regulatory codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical designs and procure specialist packages.
• Design LV electrical distribution systems and documentation.

Skills

Electrical design

Collaboration

Communication skills

Innovation promotion

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.

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 such as 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:

• Proficiency in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.
• Focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and project teams to deliver cost-effective and acceptable design solutions.
• Effective communication at all levels and clear, succinct writing skills.
• Promotion of innovation and continuous improvement in design.
• Excellent IT Skills are desirable, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
• Detailed 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 software.
• Use of Dialux or Relux software.
• Use of SKM, ETAP, Digsilent, PSCAD software.
• Design of ATEX systems.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing, building, and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports economies and communities.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family-friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick specializes in MEP and ME&I solutions, designing, installing, and maintaining complex systems for the UK’s infrastructure and buildings.

We value diversity and inclusion, actively promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and are committed to long-term actions on inclusion and equality.