Electrical Engineer

Morgan McKinley; Athlone; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Site Electrical Engineer Lead to drive safe and compliant electrical operations at the Athlone manufacturing site. You will lead design, construction, verification, and lifecycle documentation for capital and RTB projects.

You will ensure adherence to GMP and regulatory requirements, coordinate with maintenance and facilities teams, and develop risk mitigation plans. Travel for project activities is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8) or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years in electrical engineering within industrial, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar regulated environments.
• Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities on live sites.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and working in regulated manufacturing facilities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of electrical engineering standards into capital and RTB projects.
• Establish standards for electrical systems and technical documentation.
• Ensure handover and lifecycle management documentation is current and accurate.
• Ensure designs comply with GEP, GMP, IEC/IEEE/ETCI standards and site practices.
• Support design reviews, HAZOP studies, and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain site electrical risk mitigation plans, including Arc Flash and ATEX compliance.
• Support ongoing electrical system maintenance and lifecycle management.
• Monitor electrical usage data to support sustainability initiatives.
• Develop training programs and deliver training to maintenance teams.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8)

Job description

Job Specification: Site Electrical Engineer Lead

Role Summary

• The Site Electrical Engineer Lead will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and sustainable operation of all electrical infrastructure at our manufacturing site. This position bridges design assurance, compliance, and long-term reliability, focusing on governance, technical expertise, stakeholder collaboration, and innovation. The role supports capital and local RTB projects, facility upgrades, and commissioning, while promoting a culture of safety and continuous learning. The role will work with electrical technicians to support professional development, best practices and continuous improvement of the site’s electrical infrastructure and safety standards.

Main Job Tasks

• Lead the implementation of the organisation electrical engineering standards into all capital and RTB projects. Develop, support and provide electrical design, construction and verification deliverables in accordance with project scope, schedule, and applicable standards, including technical and commercial documentation, technical input and expertise.
• Establish standards for electrical systems and technical documentation relating to electrical systems, meeting applicable industry best practice, national codes and the organisation engineering requirements.
• Set and ensure adherence to handover and lifecycle management expectations. Ensure documentation packs are available, current, accurate and at an appropriate standard for all electrical infrastructure on site.
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with GEP, GMP and regulatory requirements, relevant IEC / IEEE / ETCI standards, and site-specific design practices.
• Support design reviews, constructability reviews, HAZOP studies, and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain site-specific electrical risk mitigation plans, addressing issues such as Arc Flash protection, ATEX compliance, and emergency electrical scenarios.
• Support ongoing electrical system maintenance and lifecycle management. Diagnose and resolve system failures and handle deviations (unexpected events) with support from the maintenance team, with minimal disruption to site operations.
• Monitor electrical usage data and trends to support sustainability and optimisation initiatives.
• Support the development of electrical system and electrical safety skillsets within the engineering team, developing training programs and delivering training to maintenance craft and other relevant personnel.

Other Areas of Responsibility

• Ensure knowledge sharing between colleagues.
• Participate in external forums and keep up to date with industry best practice and benchmark data.
• Support management of suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure high level of communication and cooperation with stakeholders.

Innovation and Change

• Sustainability, continuous improvement, industry best practice, digital and AI systems.

Geographic Responsibility

• Workplace is anchored in Athlone, Ireland.
• Some requirements for travel as part of project activities.

Communication and Stakeholder Interaction

• Key Stakeholders: Site Management, EHSS, Engineering – Maintenance & Facilities, Operations, Athlone Expansions, Procurement, Finance.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Education:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8) or related discipline.

Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in an electrical engineering role within industrial, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar regulated environments.
• Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities on live sites.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and working in regulated manufacturing facilities desirable.

Personal Skills:

• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to interface effectively with contractors, vendors, and project teams.
• Team Player working within a high quality and organised structure.