Cable Design Engineer

About the role

Balfour Beatty are currently looking for a Cable Design Engineer to join their growing business. Position based in Scotland.

The position involves carrying out the design of high voltage and extra high voltage power cable systems with detailed design information, initially to allow cost estimating of proposed systems and following receipt of an order to carry out the contract engineering.

• Design of cable systems ranging from 11kV to 400kV to suit the load capacity and network constraints.
• The preparation of designs and drawings required for cable system installation.
• Management of project design delivery to meet needs of various clients.
• The design of cable installation systems, carrying out pulling tension calculations and thermo‑mechanical force calculations.
• The design of the cable system electrically, carrying out current rating calculations, earthing system design and induced voltage calculations.
• Liaising with various suppliers and carrying out checks on components for installation including cables and accessories, trench backfill materials, structures etc.
• Application of client enquiry specifications and drawings.
• Liaising with client representatives, Balfour Beatty estimators and operations engineers as required.

• Degree level qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience and knowledge of EHV (11kV to 400kV) power systems and equipment and ideally power cables and sub‑station equipment.
• Knowledge of cable systems electrical engineering.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and circuit schematics.
• Understanding of cable installation techniques and system design procedures.

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.

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…

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, sub‑stations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on‑going maintenance, our in‑house experts, flexible resources and industry‑leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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

We are 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 https://disabil