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Personnel Board of Jefferson County · 1 week ago

Chief Electrical Engineer - Jefferson County

Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$95K/yr - $147K/yr

Jefferson County is seeking to hire a Chief Electrical Engineer to lead the strategic direction, technical leadership, and operational oversight of electrical infrastructure, systems, and equipment across Environmental Services facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring electrical system and equipment integrity, compliance, and reliability through engineering expertise, project execution, resource planning, and team management.

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Responsibilities

Leads and supports the installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of electrical assets and systems to support Environmental Services facilities by using diagnostic tools, field reports, and testing equipment in accordance with engineering standards, safety protocols, and departmental procedures in order to ensure reliability, reduce downtime, and respond effectively to emergencies

Develops and updates SOPs, technical manuals, electrical system and equipment drawings, backups of configuration settings or running software applications, Power System coordination studies, and training materials for engineering, electricians, and technical staff using engineering document management software (DMS) under industry best practices and regulatory requirements in order to promote consistent procedures, safety, and knowledge retention

Manages the departmental operating budget and capital project expenditures by analyzing expenditure reports, obtaining cost estimates, and forecasting needs using financial planning tools and contract documentation in alignment with organizational policies and budgetary guidelines in order to maintain fiscal responsibility and secure necessary resources

Oversees the development and maintenance of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for electrical assets by inputting asset data, ensuring electrical work orders are entered by originators or administrative staff, and reviewing system reports in accordance with internal workflow standards and preventive maintenance protocols in order to schedule and monitor maintenance activity and ensure data-driven decision-making

Establishes and monitors an inventory management program for critical electrical parts and equipment by tracking usage trends, coordinating with vendors, and reviewing supply levels under procurement policies and inventory control procedures in order to prevent delays due to missing components and support operational readiness

Directs system improvement efforts related to electrical infrastructure and teams by coordinating engineering teams, reviewing technical drawings, and monitoring project timelines in accordance with project plans, construction codes, and permitting regulations in order to ensure successful project delivery and long-term asset performance

Supervises and/or mentors technical and administrative staff by providing technical expertise, field support, and comprehensive oversight to ensure work is accurately documented and performed in accordance with established standards; facilitates employee growth and development through the application of performance management tools, departmental training plans, and adherence to Human Resources policies and organizational expectations; and promotes the cultivation of a skilled, efficient, and safety-focused workforce

Promotes and enforces compliance with safety procedures and regulations among field and technical staff by conducting training, reviewing incident reports, and implementing corrective actions in accordance with OSHA regulations and internal safety protocols in order to minimize risk, prevent injury, and maintain a safe work environment

Develops, implements, and oversees a preventative maintenance and testing program for ESD-wide electrical systems and equipment to ensure maximum reliability, compliance and operational life

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPower Systems EngineeringEmergency Power SystemsProfessional Engineer (PE)NFPA 70E TrainingOSHA 30 CertificationTechnical Document ReviewSafety Protocol DevelopmentBudget ManagementTeam DevelopmentSupervisionCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited degree program

Experience in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, controls, and equipment, including medium (4160V, 15kV) and high voltage (115kV) substation, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motors, etc

Experience with power systems engineering, including the installation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of heavy industrial or utility-scale electrical equipment and infrastructure

Experience in emergency power systems (e.g., generators and controls)

Experience developing field personnel and technical teams

Experience collaborating on complex engineering projects, such as capital improvements

Preferred

Master's degree in Electrical or Power Engineering from an accredited college or university

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering

NFPA 70E training, OSHA 30, or equivalent safety certifications

Experience providing engineering review and approval of technical documents including plans, specifications, and system modifications to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes (e.g., NEC, NFPA, NESC)

Experience developing and enforcing safety protocols for electrical operations; ensures compliance with OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, and local safety ordinances

Experience participating in long-range planning efforts to ensure electrical infrastructure aligns with future service demands, sustainability goals, and resiliency standards

Experience developing, presenting, and managing a departmental budget

Experience supervising field and technical personnel