Owner's Representative Electrical Engineering (IN)

Owners Representative - Electrical Engineering

Large-Scale Life Science Project

Location:

Indianapolis IN

About Us:

Since 1990 Excel Engineering has differentiated its services from that of its competition by providing engineering solutions to achieve our clients business objectives. We offer full service Engineering Consulting services in the US and abroad.

Position Summary:

Excel Engineering is seeking an Owners Representative for Electrical Engineering to serve as the technical authority on behalf of the Owner for all electrical power instrumentation and control systems in a greenfield/biopharma manufacturing facility (>500000 ft²). The role ensures that design procurement construction and commissioning deliverables fully comply with FDA/EMA regulations cGMP NEC NFPA 79 ISA standards and project-specific URS/URS-aligned specifications.

Excel Engineering is focused on cultivating a high performing culture where a service-oriented approach continuous improvement and goal orientation are valued. If you enjoy working in a fast paced challenging and rewarding environment Excel Engineering is for you!

Benefits:

• Medical and Dental insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account with company match
• Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D Vision Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible work schedule

Key Responsibilities:

1. Document Review & Red-Line Authority

• Perform review of electrical one-lines schematics panel schedules cable/conduit schedules MCC/ switchgear layouts and grounding/lightning protection drawings.
• Audit and edit technical specifications (Div. 26 27 28) basis-of-design reports and vendor submittals for accuracy completeness and code compliance.
• Verify P&IDs loop diagrams and instrument datasheets reflect correct power supply classifications (UPS normal emergency) hazardous-area designations (Class I Div 1/2 ATEX Zone) and SIL/PL ratings.

2. Field Verification & Walkdowns

• Lead daily/weekly structured walkdowns using digital checklists (Bluebeam Procore or BIM 360 Field) to confirm:
• Cable tray routing segregation (power vs. instrumentation) and support spacing per NEC 392 & project specs.
• Conduit seals explosion-proof fittings and gland installations in classified areas.
• MCC/switchgear nameplate data arc-flash labeling and coordination studies implementation.
• UPS/ATS transfer times generator paralleling logic and EPSS testing per NFPA 110.
• Issue tagged NCRs with photo evidence; track resolution in the punch-list database.

3. Change Control & Risk Mitigation

• Participate in electrical discipline RFI/review meetings
• Assess field change requests (FCRs) for impact on validated systems GAMP 5 categorization and IQ/OQ boundaries.
• Maintain red-line as-built markups in real time for turnover to validation team.

4. Commissioning & Turnover Support

• Witness FAT/SAT for BMS EMS and PLC/SCADA panels; sign 100% of factory acceptance checklists.
• Coordinate loop checks megger/continuity testing and functional energization sequences.
• Deliver marked-up P&IDs cable schedules and loop drawings to the C&Q team in PDF native CAD format.

Education and Experience:

• BS Electrical Engineering (PE license preferred).
• 8 years in life-science GMP facilities (upstream DSP fill/finish or cell & gene therapy).

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) 70E 79; IEC 60204; and 21 CFR Part 11 electronic records.
• Proficient in ETAP or SKM for short-circuit coordination and arc-flash studies.
• Field experience with classified locations (Class I Div 1/2 Zone 0/1/2) and intrinsic safety barriers.
• Authorization to red-line and approve documents on behalf of Owner.

Excel Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status marital status or status with regard to public assistance.

In our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion we strongly encourage applicants from populations that are underrepresented in the engineering field to apply. For applicants who need an accommodation to apply please contact human resources at .