Electrical Design Engineer

Role Purpose

Electrical Design Engineer – Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick.

Accountable for designing low‑voltage electrical distribution systems and creating all necessary documentation across heavy industrial projects. The role supports projects across England and Scotland, with a focus on project cost effectiveness, safety, and innovation.

• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Create specifications, datasheets, cable calculations and schedules.
• Produce drawings in collaboration with the CAD team.
• Review manufacturer documentation for compliance with project specifications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with technical consultants and suppliers.

• Proficiency with Trimble (Amtech) Pro Design.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to build relationships across design and project teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for all levels.
• Knowledge of relevant UK codes of practice and regulatory material.
• Experience in Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables or Nuclear environments.
• Holding full UK work rights and eligibility for SC level Security Clearance.

• Design of HV electrical systems.
• Use of AutoCAD, Revit, Dialux/Relux, SKM, ETAP, Digsilent and PSCAD.
• Experience with ATEX systems.

• Smart working: staggered start/finish times and up to 40 % remote work where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro‑rata).
• Family‑friendly leave: 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption and 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing and instrumentation solutions, designing and maintaining the complex systems that underpin UK national infrastructure.

We recognise diversity and inclusion as essential for a successful workplace. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and a Disability‑Confident Employer, actively encouraging applicants from Armed Forces, veterans, reservists, and people with disabilities.

For further information on equality, diversity and disability confident status, visit https://disabil