Head of Electrical Systems

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Head of Electrical Systems in Birmingham, AL to lead electrical strategy for mission-critical modular products. The role drives architecture, manufacturability, deployment, and scalability while building high-performing teams.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership to standardize components, optimize costs, and ensure readiness from concept through commissioning across sites.

Qualifications

• 12+ years leading electrical engineering in mission-critical environments.
• Experience owning complex electrical systems from design through commissioning.
• Led cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, construction, and operations teams.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution, NEC/NFPA, grounding, switchgear, UPS, generators.
• Experience reviewing electrical drawings and specifications.
• Leadership in budgeting, cost optimization, and margin improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical systems strategy and execution for a major product line.
• Drive performance, reliability, cost optimization, and manufacturability.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary electrical team.
• Influence architecture, distribution, grounding, and controls.
• Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturing and field deployment.
• Standardize components with Supply Chain and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Lead commissioning, startup, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with exec leadership on long-term electrical strategies.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Electrical engineering leadership

Project management

Budget management

Education

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

NEC knowledge

NFPA codes

Job description

Job details: This Jobot Job is hosted by: Merwan Zattam. Salary: $135,000 - $185,000 per year.

A bit about us

We exist to make better buildings faster. We are part of a larger framework - Design Manufacture Construct (DMC) - that guide building design so that construction can leverage manufacturing productivity. We’re made up of smart architects, engineers, manufacturers, programmers, and other generalists that are united by the notion that to make great things intelligently is a worthy pursuit. We are seeking a talented and energetic Architects to join our design group.

Job description: As a Program Architect, you will work with project teams in a dynamic, rapid-growth work environment with bright and talented engineers, architects, designers, builders, crafters, and manufacturers to improve and deploy a prototype building program and to build an alternative to the traditional construction industry. From desk to factory floor to job sites and client meetings, you will be challenged to develop your skills in a new field, taking a critical role in project delivery via the DMC methodology.

Why join us

We offer the full spectrum of comprehensive benefits including: health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer flexible spending accounts, paid time off, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance and a 401k plan.

Job Details

Head of Electrical Systems

Location: Birmingham, AL (55–65% onsite with travel to active project sites)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Head of Electrical Systems to lead the electrical strategy and execution for a rapidly growing portfolio of mission‑critical modular products. This executive‑level leadership role is responsible for driving electrical system architecture, manufacturability, deployment consistency, operational performance, and long‑term product scalability.

This is an ideal opportunity for a technically strong electrical engineering leader who has successfully led complex electrical systems from concept through manufacturing, deployment, and commissioning while building and developing high‑performing engineering teams.

You’ll work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Construction, Program Management, and Executive Leadership to develop standardized, repeatable electrical systems that support large‑scale, mission‑critical environments.

Key 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.

Required 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
  • Switchgear
  • UPS systems
  • Generator systems
  • Utility coordination
  • Mission‑critical electrical redundancy.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Data center or mission‑critical infrastructure experience.
• Experience with prefabrication, modular construction, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Strong background driving standardization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Master Electrician, or comparable technical leadership credentials.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a hands‑on engineering leader with a builder’s mindset—someone who can bridge product development, manufacturing, and field execution while driving innovation, scalability, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable discussing electrical system architecture with engineers, improving manufacturing processes with operations teams, and collaborating with executive leadership on long‑term growth strategy.

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