Job: Senior Lead Technical Engineer • Life Sciences Location: Lenexa, KS or Broomfield, CO We9re seeking a Senior Lead Technical Engineer to join our Electrical Life Sciences team in Lenexa, KS or Broomfield, CO. In this role, you9ll lead electrical design efforts for cutting-edge pharmaceutical and biotech facilities projects that directly impact how life-saving therapies are developed and manufactured.
If you thrive on technical excellence, collaboration, and seeing your designs come to life in high-performance environments, this role is for you.
What You9ll Do As a Senior Lead Technical Engineer, you9ll:
- Develop detailed electrical construction drawings and specifications for cleanroom facilities, manufacturing suites, and laboratory environments.
- Design electrical power distribution systems for critical manufacturing equipment and regulated environments.
- Engineer lighting and emergency egress systems for pharmaceutical and biotech facilities.
- Perform load calculations, power system analyses, and coordinate arc flash/short circuit studies.
- Create electrical utility matrices and coordinate designs with process, mechanical, and automation disciplines.
- Prepare design narratives and basis-of-design documents for client review.
- Ensure designs meet FDA, EU, and industry-specific regulatory requirements.
- Conduct facility evaluations, troubleshooting, and system assessments.
- Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, and other engineering teams.
- Develop equipment specifications, review submittals, and collaborate with vendors and contractors.
- Mentor junior engineers and designers.
- Stay current with electrical codes, standards, and industry best practices.
- Lead or support project management activities including budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
- Support proposal development and participate in client presentations.
What You Bring - Bachelor9s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences facilities.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and electrical analysis tools (e.g., SKM PowerTools, ETAP).
- Strong working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70, and NFPA 99 codes.
- Experience with UPS and emergency power systems.
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and design accuracy.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Willingness to travel 10 15% for client meetings and site visits.
Salary Range $175,000 $190,000
Why You9ll Love Working Here Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, accident, and disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
- Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
- Opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement
We celebrate curiosity, collaboration, and community from team BBQs to volunteering and supporting families in need. At GBA, you9ll find more than just a career; you9ll find purpose.
Join Our Team If you9re a motivated electrical engineer who takes pride in designing safe, high-quality systems for life-changing facilities, we9d love to hear from you.
Apply today and power what9s next with GBA. 
