Lead Electrical Engineer

Planet Pharma; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Clayton, NC is seeking an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, with at least 10 years in heavy industries. Responsibilities include managing project scopes, costs, and schedules across project phases, as well as ensuring safety and quality during construction. A proactive and collaborative mindset is essential, and a PE license is a plus. Salary range is competitive at $125-150K based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have BS electrical engineering degree.
• PE license would be a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in heavy industries.

Responsibilities

• Act as Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Manage assigned scope, cost, and schedule for duties.
• Work in all phases of capital projects: planning to start-up.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional registration

Job description

Must have BS electrical engineering degree- PE license would be a plus

10+ years of exp, preference for pharma exp or heavy instrumentation industries/manufacturing/nuclear/energy

Need heavy electrical engineering exp but also some instrumentation

Hands on, willing to step in anywhere, collaborative- will be working with multiple different teams, forward thinking, sustainability

Primary Responsibilities for Role

• Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Will be required to manage assigned scope, cost, and schedule for responsible duties.
• Will work in all phases of capital projects: planning, design, procurement, construction and start-up:
• Design of low voltage power distribution and motor control.
• Responsible for selection and sizing of instrumentation based on P&IDs.
• Selects control system hardware based on site standards.
• Prepares equipment specifications and bid packages.
• Performs vendor & bid evaluations, progress monitoring and attendance of factory acceptance testing.
• Responsible to field supervise contractors during construction to ensure safety, quality and schedule.
• Responsible for providing contractors answers to questions that arise during construction.
• Performs equipment start-up, develops and executes commissioning protocols and prepares turnover packages for the site.
• Develops single lines, motor control schematics and loop sheets.
• Sizes electrical components based on NFPA 70.
• Modifies existing or develops new specifications to meet requirements of project scopes.
• Coordinates with other disciplines throughout design, construction and startup.
• Provides initial configuration settings for VFDs and Motor Starters.
• Communication - Will be responsible for providing communications (verbal/written) within area of responsibility.
• Use/demonstrate problem solving skills in order to best support and meet the needs within area of responsibility.
• Promotes a collaborative and cooperative environment which embraces the ability to work effectively within teams.
• Capable of adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) - Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Professional registration and/or certifications as appropriate.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience. Experience in Biotech, Pharmaceutical or Chemical Industry preferred.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Professional registration and/or certifications as appropriate.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience. Experience in Biotech, Pharmaceutical or Chemical Industry preferred.

Salary Range: $125-150K/yr Based on experience