Job Description

About the role
Our team shape projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as an Electrical Design Engineer and build new futures. This role can be based from any of our regional offices across England and Scotland.
Role Purpose:

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

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;

• Design LV electrical distribution systems

• Create the following documentation:

• Specifications & Datasheets

• Cable Calculations & Schedules

• Drawings (via CAD team)

• Review and check manufacturer document / information for compliance with

project specifications.

• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and

suppliers.
Who we're looking for
Qualities and experience:

• Must be proficient in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.

• Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and

project teams to deliver cost effective and acceptable design solution

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and write clearly and succinctly

• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design.

• Excellent IT Skills are desirable.

• Microsoft Office experience is essential including Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint.

• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.

• Experience in a broad range of 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
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...
About us
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.
We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK's national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: