P&C Design Engineer - Newcastle

BALFOUR BEATTY; Newcastle Emlyn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a P&C Design Engineer to join their Power T&D team in Newcastle or Leeds. This role focuses on engineering control and protection designs for electrical substation projects, requiring extensive knowledge of electrical engineering applications and power system technologies. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, contributing to the development of the Design Team and ensuring compliance with standards. Join a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and be part of ambitious projects that support national infrastructure and communities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension schemes

Share plans

Volunteering leave

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering applications and power system technologies.
• Experience in preparing and interpreting technical drawings and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contract requirements with project stakeholders upon contract award.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and customer requirements.
• Review contract documentation and establish scope of work.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Applications

Power System Technologies

Protection Systems

Technical Drawings Interpretation

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a P&C Design Engineer to join their Power T&D team in Newcastle or Leeds. The role focuses on engineering control and protection designs for electrical substation projects.

Key requirements include extensive knowledge of electrical engineering applications, power system technologies, and protection systems, as well as experience in preparing and interpreting technical drawings and documentation. The candidate should possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Detailed roles and responsibilities are outlined in the attached appendix.

What you'll be doing

General Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and training of the Design Team based on skills and experience.

Planning Responsibilities:

• Coordinate contract requirements with project stakeholders upon contract award.
• Establish design content and resources to meet project timelines.
• Monitor and report on project progress, highlighting potential issues.

Procurement Responsibilities:

• Specify and quantify equipment/materials in coordination with other departments.
• Prepare instructions for materials and tools, and specify testing and maintenance requirements.

Design Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and customer requirements.
• Review contract documentation and establish scope of work.
• Participate in design review meetings and liaise with design personnel.
• Organize preparation of installation and commissioning packages.
• Review 'As Installed' drawings and documentation for accuracy.

Who we're looking for

Education:

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or higher.

Experience:

• Experience liaising with customers and suppliers.
• Design and specification of electrical power systems.
• Performing calculations to validate design integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Why work for us

We deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, supporting national infrastructure and communities. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, paid annual leave, family-friendly policies, pension schemes, share plans, volunteering leave, and recognition programs.

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams provide technical solutions across the electricity grid, supporting projects from design to maintenance. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are recognized as a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and are a Disability Confident Employer.