What are the responsibilities and job description for the Owner's Representative - Electrical Engineering (IN) position at Excel Engineering, Inc.?
Description
Owner's Representative - Electrical Engineering
Large-Scale Life Science Project
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
About Us:
Since 1990, Excel Engineering has differentiated its services from that of its competition by providing engineering solutions to achieve our clients’ business objectives. We offer full service Engineering Consulting services in the US and abroad.
Position Summary:
Excel Engineering is seeking an Owner's Representative for Electrical Engineering to serve as the technical authority on behalf of the Owner for all electrical power, instrumentation, and control systems in a greenfield/biopharma manufacturing facility (>500,000 ft²). The role ensures that design, procurement, construction, and commissioning deliverables fully comply with FDA/EMA regulations, cGMP, NEC, NFPA 79, ISA standards, and project-specific URS/URS-aligned specifications.
Excel Engineering is focused on cultivating a high performing culture where a service-oriented approach, continuous improvement, and goal orientation are valued. If you enjoy working in a fast paced, challenging and rewarding environment, Excel Engineering is for you!
Benefits:
- Medical and Dental insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account with company match
- Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D, Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(K) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible work schedule
Key Responsibilities:
1. Document Review & Red-Line Authority
- Perform review of electrical one-lines, schematics, panel schedules, cable/conduit schedules, MCC/ switchgear layouts, and grounding/lightning protection drawings.
- Audit and edit technical specifications (Div. 26, 27, 28), basis-of-design reports, and vendor submittals for accuracy, completeness, and code compliance.
- Verify P&IDs, loop diagrams, and instrument datasheets reflect correct power supply classifications (UPS, normal, emergency), hazardous-area designations (Class I Div 1/2, ATEX Zone), and SIL/PL ratings.
2. Field Verification & Walkdowns
- Lead daily/weekly structured walkdowns using digital checklists (Bluebeam, Procore, or BIM 360 Field) to confirm:
- Cable tray routing, segregation (power vs. instrumentation), and support spacing per NEC 392 & project specs.
- Conduit seals, explosion-proof fittings, and gland installations in classified areas.
- MCC/switchgear nameplate data, arc-flash labeling, and coordination studies implementation.
- UPS/ATS transfer times, generator paralleling logic, and EPSS testing per NFPA 110.
- Issue tagged NCRs with photo evidence; track resolution in the punch-list database.
3. Change Control & Risk Mitigation
- Participate in electrical discipline RFI/review meetings
- Assess field change requests (FCRs) for impact on validated systems, GAMP 5 categorization, and IQ/OQ boundaries.
- Maintain red-line as-built markups in real time for turnover to validation team.
4. Commissioning & Turnover Support
- Witness FAT/SAT for BMS, EMS, and PLC/SCADA panels; sign 100% of factory acceptance checklists.
- Coordinate loop checks, megger/continuity testing, and functional energization sequences.
- Deliver marked-up P&IDs, cable schedules, and loop drawings to the C&Q team in PDF native CAD format.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- BS Electrical Engineering (PE license preferred).
- 8 years in life-science GMP facilities (upstream DSP, fill/finish, or cell & gene therapy).
Qualifications
- Expert knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC), 70E, 79; IEC 60204; and 21 CFR Part 11 electronic records.
- Proficient in ETAP or SKM for short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies.
- Field experience with classified locations (Class I Div 1/2, Zone 0/1/2) and intrinsic safety barriers.
- Authorization to red-line and approve documents on behalf of Owner.
Excel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
In our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applicants from populations that are underrepresented in the engineering field to apply. For applicants who need an accommodation to apply, please contact human resources at ExcelHR@exceleng.net.