Senior Electrical Engineer

Join PM Group’s rapidly expanding Boston-area team in Burlington, MA. Work on cutting-edge projects for Cell & Gene Therapy, Biologics, and Pharma facilities—from feasibility through qualification—for both local and international clients. This senior-level role blends client interaction with deep technical electrical design engineering.

About the role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will lead projects from an electrical perspective within multi-discipline teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure high-quality deliverables. The position offers a collaborative environment where you’ll grow professionally while contributing to projects that improve lives globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design on projects as part of a multi-discipline team.
• Coordinate electrical design within multi-discipline teams and analyze complex engineering problems.
• Provide support for fee and capital budget proposals.
• Assemble and manage bid, approval, and construction issue electrical packages efficiently.
• Monitor and mentor junior electrical engineering staff.
• Review and check other electrical engineers' work for accuracy and quality; conduct peer reviews.
• Interact professionally with clients, vendors, and project field personnel.
• Attend and participate in client and PM Group meetings.
• Direct and/or participate in project site visits to monitor, review, and sign off on electrical installations.
• Undertake special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of formal experience in industrial engineering design (Life Science experience is relevant).
• Professional Engineering (PE) License or a committed path to licensure.

Skills

• Proven experience delivering electrical engineering design services, including:
  • MV and LV power distribution, generators, UPS systems, lighting & emergency lighting.
  • Vertical transportation, small power, voice/data, cable containment, fire alarm, security.
  • Lightning protection, grounding & bonding, hazardous areas, and specialist control systems.
• Ability to write narratives describing electrical and special systems, including user requirements specifications and sequences of operation.
• Experience selecting electrical devices for power, lighting, and other special systems.
• Proficiency in developing single-line diagrams for electrical power systems.
• Strong working knowledge of short-circuit calculations, load flow, and discrimination studies using proprietary modeling software (SKM).
• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Commercial awareness with ability to undertake value engineering and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of written specifications and contract documents.
• Professional approach with a principled and ethical focus on safety, quality, and environmental protection.
• Knowledge of GMP Manufacturing environments is relevant.
• Willingness to travel as needed for client and project development.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $140,000 – $190,000 annually. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as work location, qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.