We are seeking a Senior Electrical Utilities Engineer to act as the site's Owner's Engineer
for ongoing capital projects in a GMP manufacturing environment. This role involves highpower, industrial electrical activities on utilities and building infrastructure.
You will act as a technical back-checker engineering contractors, validating that designs, specifications, and installations are compliant with NEC, North Carolina codes, and the
company safety standards.
Responsibilities:
Review and approve single-line diagrams, load studies, and power distribution designs
Validate switchgear, MCCs, transformers, breakers, cabling, grounding
Verify motor sizing and protection (ex: 200 HP motors, VFDs, starters)
Ensure compliance with:
o NEC
o State of North Carolina electrical codes
o GMP / EHS standards
Act as technical lead for engineering firms
Identify design gaps, safety risks, and non-compliances
Support construction reviews, redlines, FAT/SAT
Be the electrical owner rep for capital and brownfield projects
Requirements:
10+ years experience in industrial / utilities electrical engineering
Strong background in:
o Power distribution
o High-voltage and high-power systems
o Industrial motors and drives
Experience acting as Owner's Engineer
Strong NEC knowledge
Experience in pharma, biotech, life sciences, or GMP manufacturing environments
Experience managing EPCs, contractors, inspectors, AHJs
Comfortable walking down sites and reviewing as-built installations
Nice to have:
Pharma manufacturing or clean utility systems
Brownfield capital projects
Experience in regulated environments (FDA, GMP, EHS)
Multi-discipline project exposure (HVAC, piping interfaces)
Salary Range: $100,000-140,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience