Manager Electrical Systems Engineer

Leads the operation, maintenance, and reliability of electrical infrastructure, ensuring safe, continuous, and compliant performance of power systems in mission-critical environments. Oversees emergency power, preventive maintenance, and system upgrades to support uninterrupted operations and life safety.

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.

Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.

Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Consistently meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying St. Jude values and principles. Managers evaluate employee performance throughout the year—specifically during the spring and fall Check-In milestones and the Annual Performance Review. All employees are encouraged to actively participate in these performance management processes.

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.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee is frequently required to talk or hear and taste or smell.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to high noise levels and will be required to wear hearing protection in these cases.

An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.

The employee must move about the work space to access work surface and shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment that are at, below, or above the work surface.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time as business needs dictate.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Compensation In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $104,000 - $186,160 per year for the role of Manager Electrical Systems Engineer.

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