Electrical Design Engineer - Life Sciences

GBA Team; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary: $90,000 – $105,000 annually

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Flexible time off

Professional development support

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Broomfield, CO seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to join their Life Sciences division. The role requires developing innovative electrical systems for manufacturing and research facilities. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of experience. Proficiency in REVIT is required, other tools like AutoCAD are a plus. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, emphasizing collaboration and professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, and local codes.
• Ability to travel occasionally (10-20%).

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design calculations, layouts, and construction documents.
• Support engineering studies and facility assessments.
• Design electrical systems including lighting and power distribution.

Skills

Electrical system design for manufacturing environments

REVIT proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Tools

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Electrical Design Engineer - Life Sciences

Job: Electrical Design Engineer (5 Years Experience)

Location: Broomfield, CO

Build Your Future with GBA

At GBA, our Life Sciences team brings vision to life through collaboration, craftsmanship, and commitment. We serve biopharmaceutical and industrial manufacturers, CDMOs, and advanced therapy companies through every stage of facility development—from conceptual planning and detailed design to construction support, commissioning, and qualification.

We’re looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing Life Sciences division. This role is key to supporting the design and development of cutting‑edge manufacturing and research facilities. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, compliant, and innovative electrical systems.

What You’ll Do

• Develop electrical design calculations, layouts, and construction documents
• Support engineering studies and facility assessments
• Coordinate with architects, structural, mechanical, process, and automation engineers
• Design electrical systems including lighting, power distribution, UPS, and security integration
• Participate in internal design reviews and vendor coordination
• Review shop drawings and submittals for electrical systems and equipment
• Stay current with electrical codes, standards, and pharmaceutical industry best practices

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience
• Proficiency in REVIT; AutoCAD experience is a plus
• Experience with electrical system design for manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with electrical analysis software (SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or similar)
• Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, and local codes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to travel occasionally (10–20%)
• PE license preferred but not required
• Life Sciences industry experience preferred but not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cleanroom and critical utility electrical systems
• Knowledge of FDA‑regulated facility design and ISPE Baseline Guides
• Experience with hazardous area electrical systems (Class I, Division 1/2)
• Familiarity with energy efficiency and sustainability practices
• Experience with cold storage and controlled temperature environments

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary: $90,000 – $105,000 annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
• Professional development and continuing education support
• PE license support and exam reimbursement
• Conference attendance and professional society memberships
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing division
• Mentorship from senior engineers and leadership

Join Our Team

If you’re a motivated electrical engineer who takes pride in designing safe, high‑quality systems for life sciences facilities, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and build your future with GBA.

At GBA, we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law.