Project Engineer - Electrical

Morgan McKinley; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley in Cork is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to lead the full project lifecycle for pharma manufacturing settings. You will apply Electrical & Instrumentation expertise to install distribution boards, power upgrades, and HVAC replacements.

You will manage scopes, budgets, timelines, and coordinate with engineering, operations, and external contractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while complying with electrical codes and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Solid background in Electrical & Instrumentation engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of Project Management E&I project delivery experience in pharma/MedTech/O&G/manufacturing or related consultancies.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical codes, standards and industry practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget compliance, and high quality.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and define clear goals and deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and external contractors.
• Oversee design, installation, and commissioning of new electrical systems, distribution boards, and power upgrades.
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies to identify requirements and risks.
• Ensure all projects comply with electrical codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Manage project documentation, including specifications, drawings, and change orders.

Skills

Project management

Electrical & Instrumentation

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

A Cork-based pharmaceutical manufacturing company is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer. This role offers a significant opportunity to manage the entire project lifecycle, applying Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) expertise. As a Project Engineer, you will be part of a team responsible for delivering diverse projects. These include the installation of new distribution boards across manufacturing and utilities, power upgrades for manufacturing facilities, and HVAC replacements and upgrades.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines, and define clear project goals and deliverables.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and external contractors, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of new electrical systems, distribution boards, and power upgrades.
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies to identify project requirements and potential risks.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant electrical engineering codes, standards, and safety regulations.
• Manage project documentation, including technical specifications, drawings, and change orders.

Skills, Attributes & Experience:

• Solid background in Electrical & Instrumentation engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar Minimum of 5 years of Project Management E&I project delivery experience in any of the following sectors: Pharma, MedTech, O&G, Food & Beverages, manufacturing or Design/PM consultancies relating to the same.
• Proven track record managing full project lifecycle, from scoping and design to execution and handover Provide support to fee and capital budget proposals as required.
• Advanced knowledge of all applicable electrical engineering codes, standards and acceptable industry practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and team-oriented mindset TPBN1_IJ