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Electrical Design Engineer (5 Years Experience) - Lenexa, KS
George Butler Associates' (GBA's) Life Sciences team is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support projects in our Broomfield, Colorado, and Lenexa, Kansas offices. Join our team of architects and engineers serving biopharmaceutical and industrial manufacturers, CDMOs, and advanced therapy companies through every stage of facility development, from conceptual planning, detailed design, construction support, commissioning, and qualification.
Responsibilities
• Develop design calculations and layouts under supervision for biopharmaceutical and industrial facility projects
• Develop construction documents
• Produce technical query documents for design clarification
• Support comprehensive engineering studies and facility assessments for life sciences clients
• Coordinate work with other project team members including architects, structural, mechanical, process, and automation engineers
• Design electrical systems including lighting for manufacturing facilities, research and R&D facilities, laboratories, and pilot plants
• Design power distribution systems for critical manufacturing equipment and processes
• Design and specify uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems
• Design security systems integration for manufacturing facilities
• Participate in internal design reviews for electrical engineering deliverables
• Coordinate with equipment vendors and contractors during design development phases
• Develop and maintain current knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and pharmaceutical industry best practices
• Support shop drawings and submittals review for electrical systems and equipment
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 5 years of electrical engineering experience
• Life Sciences industry experience strongly preferred (pharmaceutical, biotech, laboratory facilities) but not required
• Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (PE) preferred but not required
• Must be proficient in REVIT for electrical design and documentation
• AutoCAD experience considered a plus for legacy project support
• Experience with electrical system design including lighting and power distribution for manufacturing environments
• Experience with electrical analysis software (SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or similar)
• Experience with electrical design calculations and load analysis
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, local codes)
• Understanding of electrical systems
• Demonstrated ability to work on fast-paced, technically challenging projects
• Strong ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to complete design work under supervision while maintaining quality standards
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in design documentation
• Excellent communication skills for coordination with multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience with construction document development and technical specifications
• Understanding of quality assurance/quality control processes for engineering deliverables
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software – Word, Excel, Outlook
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings and site visits (10-20%).
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with cleanroom electrical systems and critical utility design
• Experience with FDA-regulated facility design and validation requirements
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards and ISPE Baseline Guides
• Experience with power distribution design for critical manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with electrical systems for hazardous area applications (Class I, Division 1/2)
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and sustainability practices in electrical design
• Experience with electrical design for cold storage and controlled temperature environments
What We Offer
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience in the Life Sciences industry
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support
• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance initiatives
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge life sciences facilities
• Collaborative, innovation-driven work environment
• Professional engineering license support and exam reimbursement
• Conference attendance and professional society memberships
• Career advancement opportunities within growing Life Sciences division
• Mentorship from senior electrical engineers and department leadership
• Exposure to diverse project types across the biopharmaceutical and industrial industries