Job Description

Electrical Field Engineer – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facilities

Location: Waltham, MA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Field Engineer with a strong background in electrical facility design and EPC-driven project execution to support pharmaceutical manufacturing and life science facilities. This role is ideal for an engineer who has developed or reviewed electrical design packages for regulated manufacturing environments and can support projects from design development through construction, commissioning, and turnover .

The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience with electrical design for GMP facilities , including collaboration with EPC firms, review of IFC/IFR drawing packages, and field support to ensure installations align with design intent and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, review, and field execution of electrical systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, life safety, and control systems.
• Review and comment on electrical design deliverables produced by EPC firms, including single-line diagrams, layouts, panel schedules, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Develop and modify electrical design drawings and documentation when required, supporting EPC or owner-side engineering efforts.
• Partner with EPC engineers, construction teams, and client stakeholders to ensure electrical designs are constructible, code-compliant, and aligned with GMP and operational requirements.
• Provide field engineering support during electrical installation, startup, and commissioning to verify compliance with approved design and design intent.
• Review and approve vendor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and field change documentation related to electrical scope.
• Interface with process, mechanical, automation, and instrumentation teams to ensure coordinated system integration across disciplines.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of design- and installation-related electrical issues encountered during construction and commissioning.
• Participate in system walkdowns, punch list development, and turnover activities to operations and validation teams.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, local codes , and pharmaceutical GMP standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of electrical design standards, specifications, and execution practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; PE license preferred .
• 7+ years of experience supporting electrical design and execution for pharmaceutical manufacturing, life science, or regulated industrial facilities.
• Demonstrated experience working with or within EPC firms , including reviewing and producing electrical design packages for construction.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems for GMP facilities , including power distribution, emergency power, grounding, and life safety systems.
• Experience reviewing IFR/IFC design drawings , specifications, and vendor submittals for constructability and compliance.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and applicable local electrical codes.
• Ability to support field activities including installation oversight, testing, commissioning, and turnover support.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit ; familiarity with electrical modeling and coordination tools is a plus.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills, with the ability to interface directly with EPC partners and pharmaceutical clients.

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