Electrical Engineering Manager (High Voltage)

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; City of Poughkeepsie, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flex PTO

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) in Poughkeepsie, NY, is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager (High Voltage) to lead the High Voltage Department on a global client account within our Technology Division. Onsite role with responsibility for the reliability of critical electrical systems across a large client portfolio.

The role requires 8–10 years in HV systems, 3–5 years in a supervisory capacity, and strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in medium-high voltage electrical systems.
• 3–5 years in supervisory or people management role.
• Experience with CMMS, Excel, and Word.
• Strong leadership, project management, and vendor-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise High Voltage Department team with zero backlog in OM/PM work orders.
• Oversee maintenance of UPS, Generators, STS, ATSs, and load centers; ensure system reliability.
• Develop maintenance specs; lead multi-year switchgear maintenance and building shutdowns.
• Coordinate with client stakeholders in weekly meetings and report status.
• Provide electrical engineering support for campus projects; review designs and perform studies.
• Support startup, commissioning, and switching for new installations; prepare RCAs.
• Prepare for campus growth with up-to-date system documentation and EOL planning.

Skills

Electrical distribution systems

UPS systems

Medium voltage operations

Vendor management

Project management

Leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

CMMS

Excel

Word

SKM software

Job description

## Electrical Engineering Manager (High Voltage)Apply: On-site: Poughkeepsie, NY: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ539815**JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way**.Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.**JLL - Electrical Engineering Manager (High Voltage)**Transform at JLL with your electrical subject matter expertise and leadership experience as an Electrical Engineering Manager (High Voltage) on a global client account in our Technology Division! You will work as part of an engineering & facilities team at multi-million sq ft client portfolio managed by JLL. Location: Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Work Schedule: Onsite, Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PMReports to: Director, EngineerEstimated compensation for this position is: $115,000 - $145,000 + 10% annual bonus + Flex PTO # **What this job involves:**The Electrical Engineering Manager leads the High Voltage Department in operating and maintaining critical electrical systems at client campus. This role is responsible for ensuring zero backlog in preventative and reactive maintenance work orders, managing vendor relationships, providing electrical engineering support for campus projects, and maintaining the reliability of mission-critical equipment supporting customer critical environments. The position requires expertise in electrical distribution systems, UPS systems, generators, and critical environment support equipment. # **What your day-to-day will look like:*** Lead and supervise High Voltage Department team in daily operations and maintenance activities; ensure timely completion of all OM and PM work orders with zero backlog while maintaining first-class operational standards* Oversee vendor preventative maintenance programs and coordinate repairs for electrical equipment including UPS Systems, Generators, Static Transfer Switches, ATSs, and Load Centers; monitor and maintain system reliability for critical electrical distribution systems* Develop maintenance specifications and lead multi-year electrical switchgear maintenance, building shutdown projects, and medium voltage switching operations; supervise facilities during electrical events and serve as main contact for local utility company* Coordinate with client stakeholders through weekly Electrical Systems meetings providing updates on maintenance activities, project involvement, and action plans; communicate utility disturbances promptly and maintain historical documentation* Provide electrical engineering support for campus projects by developing detailed scopes of work, cost estimates, and reviewing engineering designs; review/perform short circuit, coordination, and arc fault studies; author Field Switching Procedures for critical work* Support equipment startup, commissioning, and switching operations for new installations; prepare Root Cause Analysis reports for significant electrical events; assist Project Managers with vendor coordination and proposal submissions* Prepare department for campus growth by maintaining up-to-date documentation on system state and EOL status for critical equipment; perform site assessments, develop strategic planning improvements, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and site protocols **Physical Work Requirements & Conditions*** Work is performed in industrial facility environments including electrical rooms, mechanical spaces, and raised floor data centers* May require occasional work outside standard business hours for critical maintenance or emergency response* Ability to support multi-day project activities and system commissioning* Must be able to respond to critical situations and provide remote support when necessary # **Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field* Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in medium-high voltage electrical systems* Minimum 3-5 years in a supervisory or people management role* Extensive knowledge of electrical distribution systems, UPS systems, generators, critical environment support equipment, and medium voltage operations; proficiency in electrical system design, troubleshooting, and repair methodologies* Experience with CMMS work order management systems, Excel, and Word* Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams with strong project management skills; experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and balancing multiple priorities* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare detailed technical reports, procedures, analyses, and deliver effective presentations for client meetings* Exceptional reliability, work ethic, and self-motivation with strong problem-solving capabilities and commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction # **Preferred Qualifications:*** Working knowledge of SKM software* Critical environments / data center experience Please submit your application with an updated resume, location, and contact information. If you're a current JLL employee, please apply using the Internal Career Site.