Electrical Startup Engineer

PM Group's Outsourced Technical Services is seeking an Electrical Startup Engineer to support startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and turnover of electrical systems at a large-scale life sciences facility onsite near Zebulon, NC. This onsite role emphasizes hands-on field execution and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive systems to production readiness as they move toward manufacturing handover.

Responsibilities

• Support startup and operational readiness activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams during commissioning and startup.
• Participate in system walkdowns and punch list resolution.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during startup.
• Coordinate with Automation, CQV, vendors, Operations, and Maintenance.
• Support system turnover to manufacturing.
• Assist with startup documentation and issue tracking.
• Provide field support during initial production operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred
• Previous startup or commissioning experience within life sciences strongly preferred
• Excellent troubleshooting and cross-functional communication skills
• Ability to work full-time onsite

Technologies

• Electrical power distribution
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Low-voltage electrical systems

Preferred Experience

• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences manufacturing
• Large capital expansion or greenfield projects
• Startup and commissioning
• Field engineering experience
• Electrical power distribution
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Low-voltage electrical systems
• GMP manufacturing environments