Job: Senior Electrical Design Engineer Life Sciences
Location: Lenexa KS or Broomfield CO
Build Your Future with GBA
Design with Purpose. Power Whats Next in Life Sciences. At GBA were not your average architectural and engineering firm were a team of innovators problem solvers and collaborators dedicated to creating remarkable solutions for a higher quality of life.
Were seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our Life Sciences team in Lenexa KS or Broomfield this role youll lead electrical design efforts for cutting-edge pharmaceutical and biotech facilities projects that directly impact how life-saving therapies are developed and manufactured.
If you thrive on technical excellence collaboration and seeing your designs come to life in high-performance environments this role is for you.
What Youll Do
As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer youll:
- Develop detailed electrical construction drawings and specifications for cleanroom facilities manufacturing suites and laboratory environments.
- Design electrical power distribution systems for critical manufacturing equipment and regulated environments.
- Engineer lighting and emergency egress systems for pharmaceutical and biotech facilities.
- Perform load calculations power system analyses and coordinate arc flash/short circuit studies.
- Create electrical utility matrices and coordinate designs with process mechanical and automation disciplines.
- Prepare design narratives and basis-of-design documents for client review.
- Ensure designs meet FDA EU and industry-specific regulatory requirements.
- Conduct facility evaluations troubleshooting and system assessments.
- Coordinate electrical designs with architectural structural and other engineering teams.
- Develop equipment specifications review submittals and collaborate with vendors and contractors.
- Mentor junior engineers and designers.
- Stay current with electrical codes standards and industry best practices.
- Lead or support project management activities including budgeting scheduling and client communication.
- Support proposal development and participate in client presentations.
What You Bring
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 10 years of electrical engineering experience in pharmaceutical biotech or life sciences facilities.
- Proficiency with Revit AutoCAD and electrical analysis tools (e.g. SKM PowerTools ETAP).
- Strong working knowledge of NEC NFPA 70 and NFPA 99 codes.
- Experience with UPS and emergency power systems.
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and design accuracy.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent problem-solving analytical and project management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook).
- Willingness to travel 1015% for client meetings and site visits.
Salary Range
$175000 $190000
Why Youll Love Working Here
At GBA we believe in more than just great work we believe in great people. Youll join a collaborative environment where technical excellence meets creativity and where your work truly makes a difference.
Our benefits include:
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Life accident and disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
- Paid company holidays floating holidays and flexible time off
- Opportunities for training professional growth and advancement
We celebrate curiosity collaboration and community from team BBQs to volunteering and supporting families in need. At GBA youll find more than just a career; youll find purpose.
Join Our Team
If youre a motivated electrical engineer who takes pride in designing safe high-quality systems for life-changing facilities wed love to hear from you.
Apply today and power whats next with GBA.
At GBA we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age race religion color sex national origin marital status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability veteran status pregnancy status or any other status protected by law.