Electrical Design Engineer - United Kingdom

BALFOUR BEATTY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. In this role, you'll create designs in heavy industries, collaborating with technical consultants and suppliers. The position offers flexibility, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to work on ambitious infrastructure projects across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Proficient in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.
• Experience in heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation, and Nuclear.
• Knowledge of codes of practice and regulatory material.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical designs and procure specialist packages.
• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Create documentation: Specifications, Datasheets, Cable Calculations.

Skills

Collaboration

Effective 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:

• Create electrical designs and procure specialist packages in heavy industries.
• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Create documentation: Specifications & Datasheets, Cable Calculations & Schedules, 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:

• Proficient 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 skills at all levels and clear, succinct writing.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design.
• Excellent IT Skills are desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including 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

Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting projects that develop and maintain vital infrastructure supporting the economy and communities.

Why join us?

In addition to meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Flexible working options, including staggered hours and up to 40% remote work.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family-friendly policies, including extended maternity/adoption and paternity/partners 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 UK infrastructure and buildings.

We value diversity and inclusion, actively working to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Learn more at our diversity and inclusion page.

We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and are committed to Black Inclusion and supporting Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. We are a Disability Confident Employer, dedicated to removing barriers for people with disabilities and health conditions.