Manager Electrical Systems Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee electrical utility distribution systems, including substations, switchgear, feeders, and related infrastructure.
• Ensure reliability and performance of emergency power systems, including generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and UPS systems.
• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for all electrical systems.
• Ensure uninterrupted operation of mission-critical infrastructure in environments such as hospitals, research labs, and higher education facilities.
• Direct troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and response to electrical system failures and outages.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, DNV, and state regulations).
• Manage electrical system capital projects, upgrades, and long-term infrastructure planning.
• Supervise internal staff and external contractors supporting electrical operations.
• Maintain accurate system documentation, including single-line diagrams and maintenance records.
• Participate in on-call rotation and emergency response activities.

Minimum Education and/or Training

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred.

Minimum Experience

• 5 years of progressive experience in electrical systems management.
• 2+ years of experience managing people as direct reports.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, electrical safety standards, and infrastructure resilience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing technical teams and contractors.
• Experience supporting campus/facility-wide electrical distribution, including substations, switchgear, feeders, and load management.
• Proficient in backup power systems—diesel/natural gas generators, paralleling switchgear, ATS, and UPS for critical loads.
• Experience in high-availability environments such as healthcare facilities, research/life sciences labs, higher education campuses, and data centers.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS), SCADA, or electrical monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of commissioning practices and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Familiarity with regulatory environments (e.g., healthcare compliance standards).

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification preferred.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Able to draw insights from different sets of data and quickly understand why issues are happening.
• Solves problems quickly by identifying the root causes.
• Encourages others to see the opportunities ahead amidst changing circumstances even when the details have not been finalized.
• Can present/facilitate independently in senior-level meetings.
• Presents information as a structured story and anticipates questions well.
• Addresses difficult questions and challenges effectively.
• Able to effectively influence others using facts and logic.
• Keeps teams energized and focused on high-quality results.
• Thinks long-term in building and executing metrics-driven plans and stretch goals for St. Jude.
• Builds structures and processes with clear lines of authority and accountability so teams know what they are empowered and accountable to do.
• Builds a culture of customer centricity among peers and team.
• Maintains a steady and reassuring presence during high-stress situations, instilling confidence and trust in customers.
• Understands nuances and complexities of a customer issue/requirement and thinks through new alternatives.
• Leverages customer feedback constructively to refine service delivery and strengthen relationships.
• Leverages technical expertise to assist with the design and development of facility maintenance standards, processes, and programs.
• Conducts regular audits and identifies trends, patterns, and insights from the data to drive operational improvements.
• Works closely with other teams to ensure quick and efficient routine and emergency maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrates physical fitness and is able to work in a stressful environment.
• Able to deliver results through others by setting stretch goals and holding them accountable.
• Coaches team members with concrete feedback and improvement ideas, including addressing employee relations concerns.
• Explores opportunities for development of direct reports that make their work enriching, empower them, and stretch their growth in lateral areas.