John Wood Group plc

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its Life Sciences business. This opportunity is Hybrid. 

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The Role

Wood is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Life Sciences (Biotechnology / Pharmaceuticals) team to develop life-changing and in many cases, life-saving solutions for our clients. This position will report into either our Plymouth Meeting, PA location or Morrisville, NC locations. We’re looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual with the ability to produce project design deliverables for Life Sciences building electrical systems. Project sizes will vary and will include both existing building improvements and new construction. This position will require in office attendance weekly, three days per week, Tuesday thru Thursday.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Life Sciences business leverages 50 years of Life Sciences experience in the Americas, Europe and Australia. We bring full asset lifecycle value proposition to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies by accelerating the design and delivery of their most complex facilities at pace with uncompromising quality and safety standards. Our future-minded team focuses on sustainability and optimized facility performance through innovative and cleaner design solutions that ultimately lead to positive advancements in human health.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Life Sciences sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

Typical responsibilities

• Generate design deliverables for the Wood US Life Sciences electrical engineering team.
• Design and develop Single line diagrams, Schematics, Wiring diagrams etc.
• Prepare electrical calculations and bills of material for electrical systems.
• Interface and coordinate with other disciplines, Project Management and Clients.
• Prepare Electrical Equipment Specifications, Data Sheets, Purchase Requisitions and Bid evaluations.
• Assist in preparation of power system cost estimates and defining scopes of work for project design and study proposals.
• Build internal and external relationships with key suppliers, customers and internal & external service providers or contractors.
• Work with electrical engineers, technologists and designers to provide electrical design and deliverables to a variety of projects.

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future.

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. 

Expected: 

• Prefer 6 to 15 years’ experience with design of Power Systems, preferably the pharmaceutical industry, however Industrial will be considered.
• Proficiency in Revit required.
• Experience with the Electrical System design, System Studies, Relay Coordination, Protection & Control
• Knowledge of electrical engineering design tools such as lighting models and load calculations software etc.
• Previous experience in Electrical design in the field of Consulting Engineering.
• Familiarity with applicable codes, standards and regulations used in North American.
• Flexible with the ability to work on and transition from multiple projects on any given day.
• Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with clients and staff in a team environment.
• Willing to travel to project sites as required for client engagement.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.