Senior Electrical Engineer

AbbVie Inc; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in North Chicago to support its Facilities & Utilities team. The role involves overseeing global projects, providing technical direction on electrical systems, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and significant experience in power distribution and infrastructure design.

Benefits

Paid time off

Insurance

401(k)

Short-term incentive programs

Qualifications

• 6+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience preferred.
• Strong relationships with internal and external collaborators.
• Experience in Power Infrastructure design and installation projects.

Responsibilities

• Review the design of electrical power system infrastructure and provide guidance.
• Lead factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests for equipment.
• Troubleshoot power distribution systems and support commissioning activities.

Skills

Power Distribution

Technical Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem Analysis

Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline

Job description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Purpose

The Senior Electrical Engineer will apply engineering knowledge and provide support to the Facilities & Utilities team in our North Chicago site. This role will also assist with overseeing global projects and provide technical direction on electrical systems.

Responsibilities

1. Review the design of electrical power system infrastructure, equipment, backup power, and provide guidance to comply with AbbVie Standards and Specifications, applicable international code compliance, and best practices. Generate and/or update standards for Electrical Systems for the Global Engineering Assurance Team.
2. Stay informed on the latest regulatory guidance and industry best practices for electrical power systems, including skidded equipment, electrical infrastructure, backup power systems, and lighting systems.
3. Provide technical direction on global capital projects through all phases from conceptual engineering to detailed engineering, installation, and commissioning, including detailed system descriptions, one-line diagrams, Arc Flash, Short Circuit, and Coordination studies.
4. Guide equipment selection based on project requirements by working with equipment suppliers.
5. Lead factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests for equipment.
6. Develop and present internal continuing education topics.
7. Troubleshoot power distribution systems and support commissioning activities.
8. Evaluate and present electric utility infrastructure options.
9. Work within a regulated pharmaceutical environment supporting campus, commercial, manufacturing, and laboratory environments.
10. Build strong relationships with peers and cross-functional partners to enable higher performance.
11. Create a learning environment open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement.
12. Embrace ideas of others, nurturing innovation and managing it to reality.
13. Develop and implement a vision for system design and standardization across the company to meet AbbVie's needs.
14. Serve as SME during Regulatory Agency Audits, preparing documentation and presenting information to regulatory agents.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline; or equivalent technical experience with demonstrated competence. 6+ years of significant engineering and/or operational experience preferred. Post-graduate education/degree is a plus.
2. Demonstrated competency in Power Distribution.
3. Strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures. Able to analyze complex problems involving multiple factors and exercise judgment within procedures.
4. Experience in Power Infrastructure design and installation projects involving complex analysis.
5. Ability to work with diverse groups and translate complex ideas for non-technical audiences.
6. Strong relationships with internal and external collaborators.
7. Effective communication skills, including tactful articulation of ideas orally, in writing, and in presentations.
8. Collaborative work style in fast-paced, goal-driven environments.
9. Interpersonal skills for negotiation and reconciling differences.
10. Experience with financial systems and fiscal control.

Additional Information

• The compensation range is based on job grade, geographic location, and other factors. Actual pay may vary.
• We offer comprehensive benefits including paid time off, insurance, and 401(k).
• This role is eligible for short-term incentive programs.

Note: Compensation details are at the company's discretion and subject to change.

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer committed to integrity, innovation, and community service. For more info, visit this link.

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