Senior Lead Technical Engineer

About the role

The Senior Lead Technical Engineer will lead electrical design efforts for cutting-edge pharmaceutical and biotech facilities, directly impacting how life-saving therapies are developed and manufactured.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical construction drawings and specifications for cleanroom facilities, manufacturing suites, and laboratory environments.
• Design electrical power distribution systems for critical manufacturing equipment and regulated environments.
• Engineer lighting and emergency egress systems for pharmaceutical and biotech facilities.
• Perform load calculations, power system analyses, and coordinate arc flash/short circuit studies.
• Create electrical utility matrices and coordinate designs with process, mechanical, and automation disciplines.
• Prepare design narratives and basis-of-design documents for client review.
• Ensure designs meet FDA, EU, and industry-specific regulatory requirements.
• Conduct facility evaluations, troubleshooting, and system assessments.
• Coincide electrical designs with architectural, structural, and other engineering teams.
• Develop equipment specifications, review submittals, and collaborate with vendors and contractors.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Stay current with electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Lead or support project management activities including budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Support proposal development and participate in client presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences facilities.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical analysis tools (e.g., SKM PowerTools, ETAP).
• Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70, and NFPA 99 codes.
• Experience with UPS and emergency power systems.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and design accuracy.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management abilities.
• Able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel 10-15% for client meetings and site visits.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.

Skills

• Technical excellence.
• Collaboration.
• Technical writing and documentation.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Project management.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Travel ability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, accident, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives.
• Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off.
• Training, professional growth, and advancement opportunities.
• Opportunities to volunteer and support families in need.

Pay

$175,000 - $190,000

Schedule

N/A