Electrical Systems Manager: Critical Power & Campus

St. Jude; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the United States is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Manager to lead hospital-wide electrical distribution and critical infrastructure.

You will oversee substations, switchgear, generators, ATS and UPS, drive preventive maintenance, manage capital projects, and supervise staff and contractors. The role emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, data-driven improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in healthcare and research

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Direct troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and response to electrical system failures and outages.
• Ensure compliance with 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 SJCRH values and principles.

Skills

Power distribution knowledge

Electrical safety standards

Infrastructure resilience

Leadership

Contractor management

Root cause analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

BAS/SCADA familiarity

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the United States is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Manager to lead hospital-wide electrical distribution and critical infrastructure.

You will oversee substations, switchgear, generators, ATS and UPS, drive preventive maintenance, manage capital projects, and supervise staff and contractors. The role emphasizes reliability, regulatory compliance, data-driven improvement, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in healthcare and research