Electrical Engineer Specialist Senior Job Charlotte North Carolina USA,Engineering

Department:

12315 Regional Non Enterprise Corporate - Infrastructure Support

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou
rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

First Shift

Pay Range:
$44.15 - $66.25

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Position:
Electrical Engineer Specialist Sr.

Location:
Primarily Remote;
Will require periodic travel (including overnight travel) for site assessments, audits, and project support

Full Time; 1st Shift

Major Responsibilities:

Enterprise Strategy & Leadership:
Develops, implements, and continuously advances a comprehensive enterprise electrical strategy, aligning infrastructure investments, safety programs, and technology roadmaps across all facilities.
Electrical Safety Program Ownership:
Leads and expands the organization's Electrical Safety Program, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Standards & Governance:
Establishes, governs, and enforces enterprise-wide electrical standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
Regulatory Compliance & Auditing:
Ensures system-wide compliance with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, CMS, TJC, and other applicable standards through audits, arc flash assessments, and ongoing evaluation of processes and systems.
Capital Planning & Lifecycle Management:
Provides leadership in electrical capital planning, asset lifecycle management, and system modernization initiatives to improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance.
Technical Review & Engineering Oversight:
Reviews and approves complex power system studies, including arc flash, coordination, short circuit, and load flow analyses, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with organizational goals.
Training & Organizational Engagement:
Drives training initiatives and collaborates with facility teams to enhance understanding of electrical safety, system performance, and resiliency concepts.
Incident Investigation & Continuous Improvement:
Leads electrical incident investigations, identifies root causes, and implements corrective and preventive actions to improve safety and system performance.
Maintenance Program Development:
Provides strategic direction for preventive and predictive maintenance programs, leveraging data and best practices to optimize system reliability.
Subject Matter Expertise & Innovation:
Serves as the enterprise electrical subject matter expert, supporting facility operations, capital projects, emerging technologies, power quality initiatives, and code interpretation.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

Required:

Valid U.S. Driver's License

Education Required:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Experience

Required:

Experience in healthcare, critical infrastructure, or complex facility environments
Experience leading or supporting technical projects, programs, or initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA
, and related standards
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, One Drive)

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Primarily remote-based role requiring strong self-direction, initiative, and time management
Requires periodic travel (including overnight travel) for site assessments, audits, and project support
Frequent virtual and occasional in-person presentations, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements

Preferred
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

Required:

Professional Engineer or Interest in pursuing a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the future.

Preferred

Education Required:

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Preferred Experience

Required:

5+ years of electrical engineering experience, including direct experience in healthcare or critical infrastructure environments
Experience with power system modeling software
, CMMS platforms, and power monitoring systems
Familiarity with electrical testing practices and reliability-centered maintenance strategies

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

Working knowledge of NFPA 99, NFPA 101
, and other healthcare-related codes and standards
Strong collaboration skills with vendors, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
Ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives and drive organizational change

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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