Our team shape projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Trainee Electrical Design Engineer and build new futures. This role will be based from our offices in Motherwell.
To assist in the electrical design and procurement of specialist packages.
What you'll be doing
As a Trainee Engineer, you will support the Engineering Team with the following deliverables;
- Design LV electrical distribution systems with support from engineers.
- Create the following documentation with support from Engineers:
- Specifications & Datasheets
- Motor Control Centres (MCC)
- LV Switchgear
- UPS & DC Charger systems
- Lighting & Small Power
- Control & Marshalling Panels
- SCADA/DCS systems
- Instrumentation
- Calculations & Schedules
- LV Cable Calculations
- Cable, Equipment & Load schedules
- IO Schedules
- Earthing calculations
- Protection Coordination
- Lighting Calculations
- Drawings
- SLD, BCD, termination & Interlocking diagrams
- Earthing drawings
- Layout GA’s
- Instrument Hook-Ups
- Instrument Loop drawings
- Review and check manufacturer document / information for electrical compliance with project specifications.
- Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers.
Who we're looking for
Qualities and experience
- 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.
- Excellent IT Skills are desirable, and Microsoft Office is essential.
- Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.
- Experience in a broad range of industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation and Nuclear
- Awareness of HVAC systems, SCADA and communication networks
- Awareness of analytical software such as AMTECH, SKM & ERACS
- Awareness of Revit/Navisworks 3D packages
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.
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.
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.