Electrical Design Engineer - North West

BALFOUR BEATTY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Design Engineer in the North West of England, where your designs will shape vital infrastructure projects. This role involves creating electrical designs, collaborating with project teams, and ensuring compliance with specifications. You will work with cutting-edge software and be part of a team that values innovation and continuous improvement. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits while making a significant impact in heavy industries. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Paid leave

Pension

Share plans

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation, and Renewables.
• Focus on collaboration and building relationships with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design LV electrical distribution systems and create necessary documentation.
• Review manufacturer documents for compliance with project specifications.

Skills

Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign

Effective communication skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)

Collaboration and relationship building

Knowledge of codes of practice

Innovation and continuous improvement

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

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 based in the North West of England and build new futures.

Role Purpose:

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

What you'll be doing

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

• 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 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, both written and verbal
• 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/or Revit software
• 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, building, and maintaining vital infrastructure. Benefits include flexible working, paid leave, pension, share plans, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes.

About us

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

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion, actively working to create an inclusive culture. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and support initiatives like the Ministry of Defence's Employer Recognition Scheme. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including armed forces personnel and those with disabilities.