Senior Electrical Engineer – Life Sciences Systems

Surge Staffing; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Surge Staffing seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems for custom equipment, mobile laboratories, and modular facilities in biopharmaceutical, biocontainment, and cGMP environments. You will develop drawings, calculations, and specs for global deployment using AutoCAD and ETAP.

The role demands leading engineering teams from concept through commissioning, with hands-on design and field support in a fast-paced production setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7–10 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Proficiency in 2D electrical design and drafting using AutoCAD or comparable software.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and nationally recognized drafting standards.
• Experience with 120V, 240V, 277V, and 480V electrical systems, including single- and three-phase power, shore and generator power, load management, and switching.
• Familiarity with 12V and 24V DC systems, including access control, fire, security, video, and Ethernet/data systems.
• Experience leading technical project teams to meet schedule, cost, and performance objectives.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to interpret technical drawings and spatial relationships.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical research.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate across engineering, production, and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for custom equipment, including control panels, power distribution, and machine interfaces.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and interconnect drawings.
• Size and select breakers, transformers, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and cabling.
• Perform load calculations, short-circuit analyses, and coordination studies.
• Ensure designs meet applicable NEC, UL, NFPA, and IEC requirements.
• Collaborate with mechanical and controls engineers to integrate electrical systems into equipment designs.
• Support fabrication and assembly teams by resolving design issues and clarifying technical documentation.
• Participate in FAT and commissioning.
• Design power distribution, lighting, grounding, and backup power systems for mobile and modular labs.
• Develop single-line diagrams, panel schedules, conduit layouts, and cable routing plans.
• Coordinate electrical designs with HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and process systems.
• Engineer utility connections, including shore power, generators, UPS, and transfer switches.
• Incorporate life sciences, cleanroom, and regulatory requirements into designs.
• Support facility layouts, equipment placement, and utility coordination.
• Assist with site installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Project leadership

Load calculations

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PLC/DDC programming tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Surge Staffing seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems for custom equipment, mobile laboratories, and modular facilities in biopharmaceutical, biocontainment, and cGMP environments. You will develop drawings, calculations, and specs for global deployment using AutoCAD and ETAP.

The role demands leading engineering teams from concept through commissioning, with hands-on design and field support in a fast-paced production setting.