Chief Electrical Systems Architect | Modular Construction

Jobot; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Head of Electrical Systems to lead the electrical strategy for a growing portfolio of mission-critical modular products in Birmingham, AL. You will drive architecture, deployment, and reliability while building high-performing teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

The role requires 12+ years in electrical leadership, strong knowledge of power distribution, NEC/NFPA codes, and a track record of successful design through commissioning.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience leading electrical engineering within commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or high-reliability environments.
• Proven success owning complex electrical systems from design through manufacturing, deployment, and commissioning.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operations teams.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution, NEC and NFPA codes, grounding and bonding systems.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of commissioning strategies and operational readiness.
• Demonstrated leadership experience developing and mentoring engineering organizations.
• Experience managing budgets, cost performance, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical systems strategy and execution for a major product line.
• Drive electrical system performance, reliability, cost optimization, manufacturability, and margin improvement.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary electrical team, including Project Managers, Electrical Designers, Manufacturing SMEs, and Construction Leads.
• Influence electrical architecture, power distribution strategies, grounding systems, lighting controls, panelization, and mission-critical infrastructure during product development.
• Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing, repeatability, field deployment, and long-term operational performance.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineering to standardize components, improve sourcing strategies, and reduce deployment variability.
• Support electrical integration within modular and prefabricated manufacturing environments.
• Lead commissioning, startup, field deployment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop structured feedback processes that convert field experience into future product improvements.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish long-term electrical technology strategies supporting scalable business growth.

Skills

Electrical power distribution

NEC and NFPA codes

Grounding and bonding systems

Switchgear

UPS systems

Generator systems

Utility coordination

Mission-critical electrical redundancy

Leadership and mentoring

Budget management

Executive communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PE)

Master Electrician

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Head of Electrical Systems to lead the electrical strategy for a growing portfolio of mission-critical modular products in Birmingham, AL. You will drive architecture, deployment, and reliability while building high-performing teams across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

The role requires 12+ years in electrical leadership, strong knowledge of power distribution, NEC/NFPA codes, and a track record of successful design through commissioning.