Senior (Lead) Electrical Engineer - Frankfurt

Overview

Are you an expert in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering with experience in supporting Industrial, Mission Critical or Life Sciences CAPEX projects?

We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in Germany. With excellent team leadership skills, you have a proven ability to work in partnering at all levels, internally and externally. The projects will include a diverse mix of projects in the Biopharma, Pharmaceutical, MedTech and Data Center sectors in Germany.

Who we are

PM Group is an employee-owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,700+ people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, medtech and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organizations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centered around our people, our clients and trade partners.

Growth in Germany

Our German business has grown substantially over the past couple of years, with many new team members joining us in our new Frankfurt office located in the Buerostadt District of Niederrad. We are executing exciting and important projects for both multinationals and local clients, offering great opportunities to deepen your technical and project management skills, and enabling you to take your career to the next level.

Responsibilities

Your role

• Be the Electrical/Instrumentation Team Lead working as part of a multi-disciplinary project delivery team
• Recruit, lead and mentor Electrical, I&C, automation and BMS engineering team members
• Prepare detailed scope for projects based on Manufacturing/Process area requests and apply value engineering where possible
• Identify and evaluate MCC's/Electrical installations, integrity and efficiency improvements
• Define Electrical/Instrumentation requirements for capital projects and interact with internal & external stakeholders, vendors and contractors

• Specification and procurement support of Electrical System Components including IT and Life Safety systems

• Project execution will focus on safety, schedule, and cost management adherence while complying with good engineering practices, company policies and all applicable regulations and codes
• Strict adherence to safe working practices as set out in the safety statement and other company safety rules
• Ability to manage Electrical projects of varying complexity throughout the project lifecycle
• Work with Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality departments to troubleshoot issues

• Review project scope, budget and schedule

Qualifications

Your Profile

• Ideally Dipl. Ing. or min. BSc/MSc Degree in Electronic, Electrical, Instrumentation engineering or technical/vocational equivalent
• 10+ years' experience in delivering E&IC projects in a complex manufacturing facility ideally within a highly automated production environment; Knowledge of German code and safety regulations are a must have
• Experience in Digital Project Execution is an advantage
• Ability to read, understand and fault-find: Electrical schematics/systems, Instrument Loop Drawings/Panel wiring drawings during FATs or on-site commissioning
• Knowledge and Experience of Hazardous areas and ATEX requirements would be advantageous

• Demonstrable experience in the complete suite of electrical engineering design services. This includes (but is not limited to) MV and LV power distribution, generators, UPS systems, lighting & emergency lighting, small power, voice / data, cable containment, fire alarm, security, lightning protection, earthing & bonding, hazardous areas, etc.

• Strong understanding of the principles of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) would be advantageous
• Excellent communication & organization skills with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels from project teams to site leadership team
• Strong computer MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, MS Project, Access, etc.)
• Willingness to travel
• Professional working proficiency in English and German

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy.

D&I

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.