Lead Electrical Engineer- Life Sciences

Responsibilities:

• Function as lead electrical engineer for the Wood US Life Science electrical engineering team.  Ability to work completely independently or leading junior staff.
• Serve as technical and professional mentor to junior staff.
• Work with an electrical design team through all phases of design: feasibility & concept development, preliminary design, detailed design, and construction documentation
• Develop electrical design documents for biotech and pharmaceutical facilities, including:  
  • Incoming electrical services and coordination with local power companies
  • Generate electrical single-line diagrams and panel schedules
  • Emergency and back-up power distribution systems (Generators, UPS, etc.)
  • Electrical panel layouts and wiring diagrams
  • Power and lighting plans, calculations, and schedules
  • Electrical load studies, motor calculations, voltage drop, etc.
  • Electrical equipment layouts
  • Grounding and lightning protection plans and details
  • Telecommunications plans
  • Fire alarm plans
  • Security and door interlock plans and details
  • Equipment cutsheet lookup for connection & load verification
  • Energy code compliance paperwork
• Electrical hazardous classification diagrams
  Serve as Senior engineer conducting quality reviews for adequacy and accuracy of all electrical deliverables.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines in 2-D and 3-D environments for cable tray routing, lighting fixture layouts, panel locations, and power to end users. Proficiency in Revit preferred.
• Prepare specifications for electrical equipment.
• Prepare electrical design criteria and basis of design documents.
• Perform field surveys and evaluate condition of existing equipment and systems.
• Review submittals and shop drawings.
• Assist in the generation and maintenance of Instrument Index and Input/Output (I/O) lists based on review of P&ID’s.
• Response to construction Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Develop final construction documents including plans, specifications, schedules, and details.
• Collaborate with Construction Management Team to mitigate roadblocks during all project phases.
• Assist in review of cost estimates both internally and from external contractor bids.
• Establish effective working relations with colleagues, clients and officials.
• Attend virtual and/or in-person client meetings.
• Assist in development of electrical design standards, details, and templates.
• Assist in on-boarding and training of entry-level & junior electrical staff.
• Be motivated and constantly willing to learn and grow.

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• Registered Professional Engineer required.
• Must possess ability to multitask with strong communication skills.
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum experience of 10+ years.
• Proficiency in applicable design codes & standards (NFPA, IBC, ASHRAE, IECC, Title 24, UL, etc.).
• Required computer skills:  MS Office, AutoCAD, and Revit 3D modeling.
• Preferred computer skills: SKM Power Tools, Visual Lighting Software.
• Flexibility to travel (max of 10% annually).
• Knowledge of cGMP facility design preferred.
• Willing to cross-sector train and assist in electrical design with other offices.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
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