Electrical Engineer Specialist Senior

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 61,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an Electrical Engineer Specialist Sr. to lead enterprise electrical strategy and safety initiatives. The role combines technical oversight, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration across facilities.

The position is primarily remote with periodic travel for site assessments and audits; requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of healthcare/critical infrastructure experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required.
• 5+ years in healthcare or critical infrastructure environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Develops and advances an enterprise electrical strategy across facilities.
• Owns Electrical Safety Program and drives safety culture.
• Establishes enterprise electrical standards and governance.
• Ensures NFPA/NEC/OSHA compliance via audits and arc flash assessments.
• Leads capital planning and lifecycle management for electrical systems.
• Reviews complex power system studies and ensures technical accuracy.

Skills

NEC/NFPA/OSHA expertise

Cross-functional leadership

Technical communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Power system modeling software

CMMS platforms

Power monitoring systems

Job description

Department

12315 Regional Non Enterprise Corporate - Infrastructure Support

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

First Shift

Pay Range

$44.15 - $66.25

Position

Electrical Engineer Specialist Sr.

Location

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

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, OneDrive)

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.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.