Electrical Design Engineer - Life Sciences

About the role

This role is key to supporting the design and development of cutting-edge manufacturing and research facilities. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, compliant, and innovative electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design calculations, layouts, and construction documents
• Produce technical query documents for design clarification
• Support engineering studies and facility assessments
• Coordinate with architects, structural, mechanical, process, and automation engineers
• Design electrical systems including lighting, power distribution, UPS, and security integration
• Participate in internal design reviews and vendor coordination
• Review shop drawings and submittals for electrical systems and equipment
• Stay current with electrical codes, standards, and pharmaceutical industry best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Proficiency in REVIT; AutoCAD experience is a plus
• Experience with electrical system design for manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with electrical analysis software (SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or similar)
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, and local codes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to travel occasionally (10–20%)
• PE license preferred but not required
• Life Sciences industry experience preferred but not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cleanroom and critical utility electrical systems
• Knowledge of FDA-regulated facility design and ISPE Baseline Guides
• Familiarity with electrical analysis software (SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or similar)
• Experience with hazardous area electrical systems (Class I, Division 1/2)
• Familiarity with energy efficiency and sustainability practices
• Experience with cold storage and controlled temperature environments

Pay

$90,000 – $105,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time