Lead Electrical Engineer - Pharma Site

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

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.