Electrical Design Engineer - Warrington

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electrical Design Engineer, where you can build a rewarding career while contributing to vital infrastructure projects across the UK. In this role, you will create innovative electrical designs, collaborate with project teams, and ensure compliance with industry standards. With flexible working options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this opportunity offers a supportive environment for professional growth. Be part of a team that values your contributions and promotes continuous improvement in design solutions, making a real impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension plan

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design, particularly in heavy industries.
• Proficiency in Trimble ProDesign and other design software.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical designs and documentation for heavy industries.
• Design LV electrical distribution systems and ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical Design

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Innovation

IT Skills

Knowledge of Codes of Practice

Heavy Industries Experience

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:

• 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, with clear and succinct writing.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design.
• Excellent IT Skills are desirable.
• Experience with 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 ambitious projects that develop and maintain vital infrastructure across the UK, supporting economies and communities.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options, including remote work up to 40%.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata).
• Family-friendly policies, including extended maternity/adoption and paternity/partners leave.
• Additional benefits like pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes.

About us

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

We value diversity and inclusion, actively working to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, AFBE, and others, committed to long-term actions on Black Inclusion and supporting Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we aim to remove barriers for people with disabilities and health conditions, offering interviews to qualified applicants with disabilities. For more info, visit: disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk