Site Electrical Engineer Lead

Morgan McKinley; Roscommon; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Site Electrical Engineer Lead for a 12-month fixed-term contract at our Midlands manufacturing site in Ireland. You will manage electrical infrastructure, ensure compliance with GMP and industry standards, and drive lifecycle management and continuous improvement across capital projects.

The role requires leading electrical design, risk assessments, and collaboration with maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable operation and ongoing training for staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of electrical engineering standards into all capital and RTB projects with deliverables.
• Establish standards for electrical systems and documentation per industry best practice and codes.
• Oversee handover and lifecycle management; ensure documentation is current and compliant.
• Ensure all designs comply with GMP/Regulatory requirements and relevant IEC/IEEE/ETCI standards.
• Support design reviews, HAZOPs and risk assessments.
• Develop site-specific electrical risk mitigation plans (Arc Flash, ATEX, emergencies).
• Support ongoing electrical maintenance and lifecycle management; diagnose and resolve issues with maintenance team support.
• Monitor electrical usage data to support sustainability and optimization.
• Develop electrical safety skills and training for the engineering team.

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering (Level 8) or related discipline

Job description

Site Electrical Engineer Lead - 12 month FTC

Key responsibilities:

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:

For each headline indicated above the job tasks should be described in more detail

• Lead the implementation of 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 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

Workplace is anchored in Midlands, Ireland.

Some requirements for travel as part of project activities

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.