Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer - Staff/Principal

Planet Group
Clayton, NC

Summary
We are seeking a Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to play a critical role in delivering reliable, compliant, and innovative solutions for complex capital projects. This position offers the opportunity to work across all phases of projects from planning and design to procurement, construction, and start-up while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to make a global impact.
Primary Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

  • Lead Project Scope: Manage assigned scope, cost, and schedule for all responsibilities.
  • Design and Develop: Create low-voltage power distribution systems and motor control designs.
  • Instrumentation Expertise: Select and size instrumentation based on P&IDs and site standards.
  • Control Systems: Choose control system hardware aligned with site requirements.
  • Technical Documentation: Prepare equipment specifications, bid packages, and detailed schematics including single lines, motor control diagrams, and loop sheets.
  • Vendor and Contractor Oversight: Perform vendor evaluations, monitor progress, attend factory acceptance testing, and supervise contractors during construction to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
  • Commissioning and Turnover: Execute equipment start-up, develop commissioning protocols, and prepare turnover packages.
  • Compliance and Standards: Size electrical components per NFPA 70 and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GxP), including compliance, change control, quality oversight, and validation.
  • Collaboration: Coordinate with other disciplines throughout design, construction, and start-up phases.
  • Configuration: Provide initial settings for VFDs and motor starters.
  • Communication and Problem-Solving: Deliver clear verbal and written communication, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and foster a collaborative team environment.
Education and Experience Requirements Based on Level
Staff Engineer Level:
Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
Professional registration and/or certifications as appropriate.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience. Experience in Biotech, Pharmaceutical, or Chemical Industry preferred.

Principal Engineer Level:
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
Professional registration and/or certifications as appropriate.
Minimum of 8 years of experience. Experience in Biotech, Pharmaceutical, or Chemical Industry preferred.
Additional Requirements
PE license in NC preferred.
Occasional international travel required (e.g., Spain, Canada).

Occupational Demands:

Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposed to occasional extreme cold below 32* in production areas. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves. Frequently sits for 4-6 hours per day. Stands for 2-4 hours per day. Frequent movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck and waist. Frequent foot movements. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 50lbs. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Frequently performs routine tasks by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures.

Posted 2026-01-15

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