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Lead Electrical Engineer (Design and Build of a Life Sciences facility)

KCM TECHNICAL
Conshohocken, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2027

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER (Design and Build of a Life Sciences facility)

Hybrid position based in Conshohocken, PA - In office 3 days a week

Pay: $165,000 to $225,000 per year - Depending on Experience

Job Summary:

MUST HAVE experience in the designing and building of life science facilities such as Pharma/Bio Medical Advanced Manufacturing facilities.

Seeking a passionate leader to function as the Northeast regional electrical department manager for a team of approximately 20 engineers and designers working on multiple projects at various stages of design development and construction assistance.

This role will interface with clients to understand project scope and deliverable requirements. You will complete early feasibility and concept studies as part of a multidiscipline team to produce project reports and cost estimates. Develop staffing plans and project estimates for prospective projects.

Lead department meetings to communicate business strategies, coordinate activities and available staffing across the region. Report to and interface with the Electrical Engineering Department Director, Life Science North America, to align strategies, project proposals and staffing across the wider organization.

Actively manage regional staffing support needs, escalate strategic technical challenges and workforce planning needs.

Job Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • At least 15 years of practical application of Electrical engineering and design, including Design of building electrical systems and application of NFPA 70(NEC) and applicable local building specialty codes
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license, highly preferred
  • Experience with medium and low voltage power system design, large UPS/Generator system design, lighting system design, grounding system design and heat trace as part of a cross functional design team in a life science facility setting.
  • Experience managing a team of design and engineering professionals, including monitoring work performance and driving professional development
  • Experience working on multi-discipline teams, working closely with client technical representatives in the development of life science facility designs
  • Experience in preparing electrical design staffing estimates based on project scope description and deliverables

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineer, but not required
  • Electrical Engineering experience designing life science campus facilities
  • Proficient working knowledge of Revit software
  • Extensive experience collaborating with Life Science client electrical professionals
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Forward thinking, eager to learn best practices, and contribute with innovative ideas
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
  • Passion for buildings and construction

Pay: $165,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Conshohocken, PA 19428

Salary : $165,000 - $225,000

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