Summary
The Electrical Systems Engineer provides technical leadership to the facility & plant engineering department.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support and system ownership for electrical infrastructure (utility electrical systems, substations, UPS, generators, motor control centers, distribution panels, transformers, motors, transfer switches, lighting, grounding and lightning protection, heat race, etc.).
- Guide and oversee preventative maintenance of electrical equipment (job plan development and maintenance).
- Oversee electrical elements of new projects (scope of requirements, basis of design, detailed design, installation, commissioning, as-built documentation, turnover).
- Assess impacts to site operations; coordinate with stakeholders/task teams to mitigate operational risk.
- Partner with EHS and task execution teams to ensure safety evaluations and implementation measures.
- Ensure equipment compliance with regulatory, company, and site policies.
- Provide expertise for root-cause evaluations, investigations, deviations, change management, and corrective actions.
- Perform power studies (fault current, protective device/relay evaluations and settings, arc flash analysis, incident energy labeling maintenance).
- Review electric rooms for safety/organization.
- Support campus sustainability initiatives (energy/water reduction opportunities and electrical oversight).
- Provide utility use volume estimates/projections for budgeting.
- Support storm/adverse events (troubleshooting and recovery).
- Conduct system lifecycle and reliability evaluations, including replacement recommendations.
Knowledge and Skills (Qualifications)
- BS in Electrical Engineering (or related) or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
- 2β4 years relevant biopharmaceutical industry experience, including plant utilities/auxiliary systems; GMP experience.
- Ability to manage multiple complex technical projects; familiarity with large-scale manufacturing operations.
- Effective in team and individual work; troubleshooting knowledge for industrial building utilities.
- Ability to work extended hours/modified schedule for 24/7 coverage and urgent off-hours response.
Compensation and Benefits (as stated)
- Devens, MA, US: $114,100β$138,267 (FTE); additional incentive opportunities may be available.
- Benefits include health coverage, wellbeing support, and financial protection (401(k), disability, life/accident insurance, etc.), plus paid time off per eligibility.
Application Instruction
- If the role doesnβt perfectly match your resume, the company encourages you to apply anyway.