Electrical Startup Engineer

The Electrical Startup Engineer position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group’s quickly growing Outsourced Technical Services(OTS) team at a site near Zebulon, NC. Outsourced Technical Services (OTS) is an integral part of PM Group’s ability to support clients across the complete project life cycle. We have over 50 years’ industry experience, strong technical knowledge and integrated resources. Clients look to us to provide experienced technical professionals that complement their project teams. Together we are sharing knowledge, learning, growing and continuing to be an integral part of supporting PM Group’s ongoing expansion in the US.

PM Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Startup Engineer to support the startup and operational readiness of a large-scale life sciences manufacturing facility. This is a field-based position focused on commissioning support, startup execution, troubleshooting, and turnover of electrical systems as the facility transitions into manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, automation, CQV, operations, maintenance, vendors, and construction teams to ensure assigned systems are safely and successfully brought into operation.

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 4,000+ people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, biotech, medical technology 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 on our people, our clients and trade partners.

• Support startup and operational readiness activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams during commissioning and startup.
• Participate in system walkdowns and punch list resolution.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during startup.
• Coordinate with Automation, CQV, vendors, Operations, and Maintenance.
• Support system turnover to manufacturing.
• Assist with startup documentation and issue tracking.
• Provide field support during initial production operations.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred
• Previous startup or commissioning experience within life sciences strongly preferred
• Excellent troubleshooting and cross-functional communication skills
• Ability to work full-time onsite

Preferred experience:

• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences manufacturing
• Large capital expansion or greenfield projects
• Startup and commissioning
• Field engineering experience
• Electrical power distribution
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Low-voltage electrical systems
• GMP manufacturing environments

All of your information is confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2026 business strategy. Click here to read more in our 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance Report.

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.

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