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Electrical Design Engineer - Life Sciences

GBA Team, Lenexa, KS, United States


Electrical Design Engineer - Life Sciences
Job: Electrical Design Engineer (5 Years Experience)
Build Your Future with GBA
At GBA, our Life Sciences team brings vision to life through collaboration, craftsmanship, and commitment. We serve biopharmaceutical and industrial manufacturers, CDMOs, and advanced therapy companies through every stage of facility development—from conceptual planning and detailed design to construction support, commissioning, and qualification.
We’re looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing Life Sciences division. This role is key to supporting the design and development of cutting‑edge manufacturing and research facilities. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, compliant, and innovative electrical systems.

What You’ll Do

Develop electrical design calculations, layouts, and construction documents

Support engineering studies and facility assessments

Coordinate with architects, structural, mechanical, process, and automation engineers

Design electrical systems including lighting, power distribution, UPS, and security integration

Participate in internal design reviews and vendor coordination

Review shop drawings and submittals for electrical systems and equipment

Stay current with electrical codes, standards, and pharmaceutical industry best practices

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program

5+ years of electrical engineering experience

Proficiency in REVIT; AutoCAD experience is a plus

Experience with electrical system design for manufacturing environments

Familiarity with electrical analysis software (SKM PowerTools, ETAP, or similar)

Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA, and local codes

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ability to travel occasionally (10–20%)

PE license preferred but not required

Life Sciences industry experience preferred but not required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cleanroom and critical utility electrical systems

Knowledge of FDA‑regulated facility design and ISPE Baseline Guides

Experience with hazardous area electrical systems (Class I, Division 1/2)

Familiarity with energy efficiency and sustainability practices

Experience with cold storage and controlled temperature environments

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Competitive salary commensurate with experience in the Life Sciences industry

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, accident, and disability coverage

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Paid holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off

Professional development and continuing education support

PE license support and exam reimbursement

Conference attendance and professional society memberships

Career advancement opportunities within a growing division

Mentorship from senior engineers and leadership

Join Our Team
If you’re a motivated electrical engineer who takes pride in designing safe, high‑quality systems for life sciences facilities, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and build your future 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.

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