Electrical Design Engineer

About The Role

Join the Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as an Electrical Design Engineer and build something to be proud of. The 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.

• Create electrical designs and procure specialist packages in heavy industries.
• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Create 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 relevant technical consultants and suppliers.

• Must be proficient in Trimble (Amtech) Pro Design.
• Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and project teams to deliver cost-effective and acceptable design solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and write clearly and succinctly.
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design.
li>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.

• 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.

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.

• 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 weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more.

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.

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

We are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We do offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabil