Electrical (E&I) Engineer

DPS Group Global; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis DPS is seeking an Electrical Engineer for the Capital Projects team on a pharmaceutical assignment in Rathdrum, South Wicklow. You will provide site-based electrical leadership to ensure all electrical systems are designed, installed, commissioned, and maintained in compliance with cGMP.

The role involves end-to-end ownership of electrical scope execution, contractor oversight, and safety governance in a GMP/ATEX regulated environment, with a 12-month contract initially.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering is essential.
• Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience with ATEX/hazardous areas.
• Ability to lead site electrical work, manage contractors, and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical scope for capital projects and upgrades.
• Oversee electrical installation, testing, and handover processes.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with automation, instrumentation, and OEM vendors.
• Drive safety governance, permit-to-work, LOTO, and compliance with GMP/ATEX standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

ATEX knowledge

GMP awareness

Safety leadership

Contract management

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Arcadis DPS are seeking an Electrical Engineer for the Capital Projects team, on a pharmaceutical assignment in Rathdrum, South Wicklow. Providing electrical engineering oversight to ensure all electrical systems are designed, installed, commissioned, and maintained in compliance with cGMP. 12-month contract initially.

Role Overview

Provide site‑based electrical engineering leadership for capital projects and upgrades, supporting delivery from design through commissioning and handover in a GMP and ATEX‑regulated environment. The role has end‑to‑end ownership of electrical scope execution, contractor oversight, technical governance, and safe installation.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Electrical Scope Ownership

• Lead electrical scope for capital projects and upgrades, including MV/LV power distribution, PCS/automation power & control infrastructure, UPS/backup systems, and enabling works.
• Ensure electrical design and installation meet site, GMP, ATEX, and safety standards from design through handover.
• Define electrical deliverables: drawings, specifications, schedules, installation packs, test plans, and handover dossiers.

Site Execution & Contractor Oversight

• Act as site electrical lead for contractors: daily supervision, competence checks, RAMS review, permit‑to‑work and LOTO enforcement.
• Drive right‑first‑time installation via inspections, hold points, punch list management, and defect close‑out.
• Participate in design reviews, walkdowns, and construction inspections; identify issues early and drive resolution.

Electrical Installation & Integration

• Oversee and approve:
• Electrical rooms, routing, segregation, accessibility, and maintainability
• Cable containment and routing (tray, ladder, conduit, fire stopping, supports)
• Cable pulling, termination, glanding, labelling, and protection
• Panel and equipment locations (MCCs, VSDs, PLC/PCS panels, marshalling cabinets, isolators)
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with automation, instrumentation, and OEM vendors (power, interlocks, IO, earthing, EMC).

ATEX / Hazardous Area Compliance

• Ensure compliant equipment selection, installation, earthing/bonding, glanding, and segregation in hazardous areas.
• Own ATEX verification, inspection regimes, and documentation required for compliant handover.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Ensure execution and recording of required electrical testing (IR, continuity, EFL, relay/RCD testing, functional checks).
• Support FAT/SAT, energisation readiness, and safe energisation plans.
• Deliver complete, compliant turnover packs (as‑builts, certificates, O&Ms, spares, asset data).

Technical Governance & Documentation

• Maintain control of electrical documentation (SLDs, layouts, schematics, cable schedules, termination diagrams).
• Ensure drawings and records are accurate, approved, and reflect installed conditions.

Cross‑Functional & Safety Leadership

• Work closely with Engineering, Automation/ITOT, Operations, EHS, and Quality to manage interfaces and prevent downtime.
• Lead electrical safety standards on site, including permits, LOTO, and safe isolation practices.
• Participate in risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations; drive CAPAs to completion.

Quality System Ownership

• Act as System Owner / Sub‑System Owner for relevant electrical quality systems:
• Provide strategic oversight, governance, and continuous improvement
• Support and coach Sub‑System Owners
• Own compliance plan actions and contribute to Quality Council reviews
• Maintain documentation and inspection readiness

Cost & Planning

• Provide electrical input to capital submissions and manage scope forecasting (materials, labour, spares).
• Support and execute minor electrical works aligned to the site upgrade programme.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (essential)
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within a GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment
• Experience working in ATEX / hazardous areas
• Background in Pharmaceutical, API, Chemical, or Life Sciences manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of:
• GMP and quality systems
• ATEX & Machinery Directives
• MV & LV substations, transformers, ring mains, LV switch rooms
• Proven ability to deliver in complex, matrixed project environments
• Strong analytical capability, including interpretation of project and financial data

Why Join Arcadis?

At Arcadis, we empower individuals to excel because your contributions matter. Taking a skills‑based approach, we provide opportunities for you to shape your career, maximize your impact, and grow professionally. By joining us, you’ll engage in meaningful work that drives sustainable solutions for a better planet while leaving a lasting legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Through our six ED&I workstreams—Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race— we foster innovation by bringing together diverse perspectives. Together, we strive to improve quality of life while building a more inclusive future.