Mission-Critical Electrical Systems Manager

ALSAC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Manager Electrical Systems Engineer to lead the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical electrical infrastructure across our facilities.

You will oversee emergency power, preventative maintenance, and system upgrades to ensure uninterrupted operations and life safety for patients and staff. You will manage campus-wide distribution networks, supervise engineers and contractors, and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, DNV, and state

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.
• Proficient in backup power systems—diesel/natural gas generators, paralleling switchgear, ATS, and UPS for critical loads.
• Experience in healthcare facilities, research/life sciences labs, higher education campuses, and data centers.
• Experience with BAS, SCADA, or electrical monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of commissioning practices and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM).
• Familiarity with regulatory environments (healthcare compliance standards).

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, ATS, and UPS.
• Lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for all electrical systems.
• Ensure uninterrupted operation of mission-critical infrastructure in hospitals, research labs, and higher education facilities.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Leadership

Root cause analysis

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Team coordination

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

SCADA

Electrical monitoring systems

Substations & switchgear knowledge

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Manager Electrical Systems Engineer to lead the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical electrical infrastructure across our facilities.

You will oversee emergency power, preventative maintenance, and system upgrades to ensure uninterrupted operations and life safety for patients and staff. You will manage campus-wide distribution networks, supervise engineers and contractors, and ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, DNV, and state