Excel Engineering · 1 week ago
Owner's Representative - Electrical Engineering (IN)
Indianapolis,IN,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expExcel Engineering is a company that provides engineering solutions to achieve clients’ business objectives. They are seeking an Owner's Representative for Electrical Engineering to serve as the technical authority on behalf of the Owner for all electrical power, instrumentation, and control systems in a greenfield biopharma manufacturing facility.
Industrial AutomationIndustrial EngineeringProject Management
Responsibilities
Perform review of electrical one-lines, schematics, panel schedules, cable/conduit schedules, MCC/ switchgear layouts, and grounding/lightning protection drawings
Audit and edit technical specifications (Div. 26, 27, 28), basis-of-design reports, and vendor submittals for accuracy, completeness, and code compliance
Verify P&IDs, loop diagrams, and instrument datasheets reflect correct power supply classifications (UPS, normal, emergency), hazardous-area designations (Class I Div 1/2, ATEX Zone), and SIL/PL ratings
Lead daily/weekly structured walkdowns using digital checklists (Bluebeam, Procore, or BIM 360 Field) to confirm: Cable tray routing, segregation (power vs. instrumentation), and support spacing per NEC 392 & project specs
Conduit seals, explosion-proof fittings, and gland installations in classified areas
MCC/switchgear nameplate data, arc-flash labeling, and coordination studies implementation
UPS/ATS transfer times, generator paralleling logic, and EPSS testing per NFPA 110
Issue tagged NCRs with photo evidence; track resolution in the punch-list database
Participate in electrical discipline RFI/review meetings Assess field change requests (FCRs) for impact on validated systems, GAMP 5 categorization, and IQ/OQ boundaries
Maintain red-line as-built markups in real time for turnover to validation team
Witness FAT/SAT for BMS, EMS, and PLC/SCADA panels; sign 100% of factory acceptance checklists
Coordinate loop checks, megger/continuity testing, and functional energization sequences
Deliver marked-up P&IDs, cable schedules, and loop drawings to the C&Q team in PDF + native CAD format
Qualification
Required
BS Electrical Engineering (PE license preferred)
8+ years in life-science GMP facilities (upstream DSP, fill/finish, or cell & gene therapy)
Expert knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC), 70E, 79; IEC 60204; and 21 CFR Part 11 electronic records
Proficient in ETAP or SKM for short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies
Field experience with classified locations (Class I Div 1/2, Zone 0/1/2) and intrinsic safety barriers
Authorization to red-line and approve documents on behalf of Owner
Benefits
Medical and Dental insurance
Long-term Disability
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account with company match
Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D, Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance
401(K) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Flexible work schedule
Company
Excel Engineering
Excel Engineering is an automation company that focuses on electrical, transmission, and IT/OT system engineering services.
51-200 employees
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