Electrical Engineer

Morgan McKinley; Athlone; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley seeks a Site Electrical Engineer Lead to ensure safe, compliant operation of electrical infrastructure at a manufacturing site in Ireland. You will drive design assurance, risk assessments, and commissioning for capital and RTB projects, guiding technicians and promoting safety and continuous learning.

This role emphasizes GMP compliance, industry standards, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to deliver reliable, sustainable electrical systems and improvements on site.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Establish standards for electrical systems and technical documentation relating to electrical systems.
• 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 Arc Flash protection, ATEX compliance, and emergency electrical scenarios.
• Support ongoing electrical system maintenance and lifecycle management.
• Diagnose and resolve system failures and deviations with support from the maintenance team.
• Support management of suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure high level of communication and cooperation with stakeholders.
• Sustainability, continuous improvement, industry best practice, digital and AI systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

GMP knowledge

Education

Electrical Engineering (Level 8)

Tools

HAZOP studies

Arc Flash analysis

IEC/IEEE/ETCI standards knowledge

Job description

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.
• 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.
• Support management of suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure high level of communication and cooperation with stakeholders.
• Sustainability, continuous improvement, industry best practice, digital and AI systems.

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.