Overview / Responsibilities
Wood is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Life Sciences team within our Philadelphia office to develop life-changing and in many cases, life-saving solutions for our clients.
We’re looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual with the ability to execute all phases of project design. Project sizes will vary and will include both existing building improvements and new construction. Excellent oral and written communication skills, decision making capabilities, problem resolution skills, and a sense of initiative are important for this industry.
Responsibilities:
Develop Electrical design documents for biotech and pharmaceutical facilities, including:
Incoming electrical services and coordination with local power companies
Main and MCC single-line diagrams and associated distribution systems
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 and motor and electrical load lists
Electrical equipment layouts
Elementary diagrams and wiring diagrams
Grounding and lightning protection plans and details
Telecommunications plans
Fire alarm plans
Security and door interlock plans and details
Understanding of global and national building and applicable electrical codes
Understanding and experience with NFPA
Understanding of room and area classifications as related to cGMP requirements
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.
Prepare specifications for electrical equipment.
Writing scopes and preparing estimates for conceptual, basic engineering and detailed design phases of a project.
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 control system philosophy and control system architecture development in coordination with client, building (HVAC) and process requirements.
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.
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Skills / Qualifications
Must possess ability to multitask with strong communication skills
BS/MS in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 8 years’ experience
Hybrid Working Office Environment (employee can select days working from home or from the office)
Required computer skills: MS Office, AutoCAD, and Revit 3D modeling
Flexibility to travel (max of 10% annually)
Knowledge of cGMPs preferred
