Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer - Staff/Principal

Role Summary

Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer for the pharmaceutical industry. Will work across all phases of capital projects, including planning, design, procurement, construction and start-up, to design and implement electrical and instrumentation systems in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer for the pharmaceutical industry.
• Manage assigned scope, cost, and schedule for responsible duties.
• Work in all phases of capital projects: planning, design, procurement, construction and start-up.
• Design of low voltage power distribution and motor control.
• Selection and sizing of instrumentation based on P&IDs; select control system hardware based on site standards.
• Prepare equipment specifications and bid packages; perform vendor & bid evaluations, progress monitoring, and attendance of factory acceptance testing.
• Field supervise contractors during construction to ensure safety, quality and schedule; provide answers to questions during construction.
• Perform equipment start-up, develop and execute commissioning protocols and prepare turnover packages for the site.
• Develop single lines, motor control schematics and loop sheets; size electrical components based on NFPA 70.
• Modify existing or develop new specifications to meet project requirements; coordinate with other disciplines during design, construction and startup.
• Provide initial configuration settings for VFDs and motor starters.
• Communicate within area of responsibility; demonstrate problem-solving skills; promote collaboration and teamwork.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP) – Compliance, Change Control, Quality Oversight, Validation.

Qualifications

• Staff Engineer Level: 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.
• Principal Engineer Level: 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.

Additional Requirements

• PE license in NC preferred.
• Occasional international travel (e.g., Spain, Canada).

Occupational Demands

Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Occasional extreme cold in production areas. Exposure to electrical equipment. Personal protective equipment required. Physical requirements include sitting, standing, manual dexterity, lifting up to 50 lbs, and vision requirements as described.