Project Engineer- E&I Engineer

Driving safe, compliant, and high‑quality electrical project delivery in a world‑class pharmaceutical environment.

Proclinical is seeking a skilled Project Engineer (Electrical) to join a leading pharmaceutical company in Waterford, Ireland. This is a 12-month contract role requiring full onsite presence. The ideal candidate will have expertise in electrical and instrumentation engineering within a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all elements of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to schedule, cost, scope, safety, and quality standards.
• Lead design management processes, ensuring compliance with user requirements and project scope.
• Attend project and design meetings, documenting outcomes and ensuring timely action closure.
• Maintain project governance, reporting documentation, and milestone tracking.
• Oversee contractor performance to ensure compliance with quality, schedule, and safety expectations
• Support tendering processes and coordinate document submissions.
• Act as the Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with Irish regulations and site standards.
• Review and approve design documents, specifications, and vendor documentation.
• Collaborate with Facilities and Maintenance teams to align projects with site electrical infrastructure strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules, identifying and addressing delays proactively.
• Control scope and cost changes, ensuring alignment with budget and schedule requirements.
• Ensure all works are planned and executed safely under established safety systems.
• Maintain compliance with site GMP and Change Control processes, ensuring proper documentation control.
• Monitor resource allocation and escalate constraints as needed.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Technical expertise in electrical systems within large-scale manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments.
• Knowledge of electrical standards, safety systems, and Irish regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate contractors effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with analytical problem-solving capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in engineering project delivery, construction, or pharmaceutical environments preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP or other highly regulated environments is desirable
• Candidates must have the correct right to work in Ireland.

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Numhom Sudsok at n.sudsok@proclinical.com.Apply Now:

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