Electrical SME

QCS Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing seeks an Electrical SME to support a major biopharmaceutical program in Washington, DC. The 12-month contract focuses on power, lighting, IT infrastructure, fire detection and other building services critical to the DS manufacturing network.

The role requires coordinating with stakeholders and design contractors, preparing technical requirements, and reviewing responses to ensure compliant, on-time delivery across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with Electrical Power Systems, LV systems, earthing, lightning protection.
• Capital project experience in pharma/biotech preferred.
• Proven ability to work with design contractors and equipment suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to reflect needs in the Concept Design.
• Prepare Technical Requirements Specifications for all systems.
• Issue specifications to the design contractor in full and timely manner.
• Define and agree design deliverables for CD, BD, and DD stages.
• Review design contractor responses to confirm needs are addressed.

Skills

Electrical Power Systems

Capital projects

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration with contractors

Job description

Electrical SME – Washington, DC – Initial 12-Month Contract – Life Sciences

How would you like the opportunity to support one of the largest biopharmaceutical projects in the country? If yes, then this is the assignment for you! Our client is currently seeking the skills of an Electrical SME to support their team. Our client develops and delivers life changing medicines to millions of people globally and as part of their growth. With their Drug Substance (DS) manufacturing network growing rapidly, they are committed to growing their portfolio of commercial biologics products supplied worldwide – and this is your opportunity to be involved!

What You’ll Deliver

• Engage with key project stakeholders to ensure their needs are understood and accurately reflected in the Concept Design (CD).
• Prepare Project Technical Requirements Specifications for all systems, including performance requirements and applicable project or industry standards.
• Ensure all relevant specifications are issued to the design contractor in a complete and timely manner.
• Define and agree design deliverables with the design contractor for all project design stages (CD, BD, DD), including the required level of detail and review.
• Review the design contractor’s responses to technical requirements to confirm that all project needs have been addressed correctly.

Experience required:

• Experience working with Electrical Power Systems, including power systems earthing, lightning protection, and LV systems, as well as Building Services Systems such as general and emergency lighting, fire detection and alarm systems, and IT infrastructure including structured cabling systems.
• Extensive relevant capital project experience, with strong technical and execution exposure on major capital investments—ideally within the pharmaceutical or biotech sector.
• Strong track record collaborating with design contractors and equipment suppliers on large-scale, complex projects, ensuring alignment, quality, and timely delivery across multidisciplinary teams.