Electrical Engineer

Overview The Outsourced Technical Services (OTS) Department at PM Group partners with Global leaders across a range of industries to find the best people for their current and ongoing business needs. Partnering with PM Group and our clients means that you will be involved in the biggest and best projects in Ireland and elsewhere. We offer excellent benefits and long term assignments.

We are looking for a Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative OTS team, working on a client site in Cork. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for supporting the design, coordination, and execution of electrical engineering activities across multi-discipline projects within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role will involve close collaboration with project engineering, construction, commissioning, and quality teams to ensure electrical systems are designed and delivered safely, compliantly, and in line with project objectives.

The position is site-based with strong involvement across detailed design review, construction support, and commissioning phases. Previous experience working in regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical devices is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• The generation, review, and coordination of electrical engineering design documentation across all project phases.
• Develop and issue electrical design deliverables in accordance with project scope, schedule, and applicable standards.
• Prepare, review, and maintain electrical engineering documentation and calculations including:
• Single-line diagrams
• Load lists and power demand calculations
• Cable schedules and cable sizing calculations
• Electrical layouts and containment routing
• Earthing and bonding designs
• Equipment specifications and datasheets
• Support preparation of technical specifications, requisitions, and bid evaluations for electrical equipment and installation works.
• Review vendor documentation and drawings for compliance with design intent and project standards.
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with GMP requirements, relevant IEC / IEEE / ETCI standards, and site-specific design practices.
• Support design reviews, constructability reviews, HAZOP studies, and risk assessments.
• Provide technical input during construction and commissioning phases, including responses to RFIs and resolution of design queries.
• Generation of commissioning documentation and test procedures.
• Support quality documentation, traceability, and document control processes in line with regulated project requirements.
• Ensure adherence to Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) requirements during all engineering activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an electrical engineering role within industrial, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar regulated environments.

• Hands-on experience with electrical systems including:

• Low voltage power distribution

• MCCs and electrical panels

• Lighting and small power systems

• Earthing and bonding

• Cable routing, containment, and termination

• Familiarity with GMP requirements and working in regulated manufacturing facilities.

• Understanding of ATEX / hazardous area principles is desirable.

• Experience supporting construction and commissioning activities on live sites.

• Proficient in a Windows-based environment and engineering software (e.g. AutoCAD, Word, Excel).

• Proficiency in AutoCAD is desirable.

• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to interface effectively with contractors, vendors, and project teams.