Lead/Senior Electrical Engineer - Life Sciences

Lead/Senior Electrical Engineer - Life Sciences About the Role

As a senior member of our Ireland-based Life Sciences engineering team, you will lead electrical design delivery for large-scale Bio Pharma, advanced manufacturing and technology projects. You'll work within a highly interactive, multi discipline environment, collaborating closely with process, mechanical, architectural and structural teams to deliver world class facilities for industry leading clients.

Projects span feasibility studies, concept and detailed design, construction documentation, and site based engineering support. You'll bring strong technical leadership, a commitment to quality, and the ability to thrive in a fast paced client environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead electrical design delivery across complex Life Sciences and industrial projects, ensuring technical accuracy and quality.
• Organise, assign and oversee engineering and design tasks to produce high quality construction documentation.
• Manage scope, budget and schedule to meet project commitments.
• Collaborate in real time with multi discipline teams to develop coordinated, constructible designs.
• Analyse and design complex building systems, including:
• Medium and low voltage power systems
• Lighting, grounding and process heating systems
• Standby generator and UPS systems for critical power
• Lead site selection and due diligence activities
• Conduct field inspections and observe construction activities.
• Review contractor submittals for compliance with design intent.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to electrical engineers and designers.

Key Activities

• Creation and modification of specifications, drawings, datasheets and schedules.
• Specification, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of:
• MV & LV switchgear
• Intelligent and conventional MCCs
• MV and LV power system design for industrial and Life Sciences facilities.
• Execution of projects within a multi discipline 3D design environment.
• Power systems analysis, including short circuit calculations and protection coordination.
• Electrical design to IS, EN and IEC standards, including:
• Power, lighting, cabling and containment
• Data ICT structured wiring
• Fire alarm, earthing and lightning protection
• Coordination with process, piping, mechanical and 3D modelling workflows.

Here's what you'll need

• Degree or master's in electrical engineering; Chartered status an advantage.
• Minimum 12 years' experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and specialty regulations.
• Deep understanding of IS 10101 Wiring Regulations, IEC and EN standards.
• Proven experience delivering electrical engineering design to budget, schedule and quality requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.