Electrical Site Engineer

Life Science Recruitment; Connacht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Athlone-based pharmaceutical organisation seeks a Site Electrical Engineer Lead to ensure safe, compliant and sustainable electrical infrastructure. You will bridge design, compliance and reliability, supporting capital and RTB projects, facility upgrades and commissioning while promoting safety and continuous learning.

You will work with electrical technicians to develop best practices, deliver training and drive continuous improvement of site electrical systems and safety standards.

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 electrical engineering standards into capital and RTB projects, delivering design, construction and verification deliverables.
• Establish standards for electrical systems and documentation in line with industry best practice and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure handover and lifecycle management documentation is current and compliant for all electrical infrastructure on site.
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with GMP, regulatory requirements and applicable standards (IEC/IEEE/ETCI).
• Support design reviews, HAZOPs and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain site-specific electrical risk mitigation plans (Arc Flash, ATEX, emergencies).
• Support ongoing electrical system maintenance and lifecycle management with the maintenance team.
• Monitor electrical usage data to support sustainability and optimisation initiatives.
• Develop training and upskill electrical safety within the engineering team.

Skills

GMP familiarity

Electrical engineering concepts

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8)

Job description

We’re currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an award-winning Pharmaceutical organization based in Athlone. This is an excellent position for anyone who is looking to join a leading We’re currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with an award-winning Pharmaceutical organization based in Athlone. This is an excellent position for anyone who is looking to join a leading multinational who are one of the best at what they do.

The Site Electrical Engineer Lead will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and sustainable operation of all electrical infrastructure at the 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.

Responsible for:

• Lead the implementation of the site’s 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 company’s 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.

Education and Skills:

• 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.