Electrical Engineer Specialist Senior

Atrium Health is a leading integrated health system in the United States, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineer Specialist Sr. to provide enterprise-level leadership and technical expertise for electrical systems across their multi-site portfolio. This role is responsible for establishing electrical standards, safety programs, and engineering practices to ensure reliability and compliance in operations.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and continuously advances a comprehensive enterprise electrical strategy, aligning infrastructure investments, safety programs, and technology roadmaps across all facilities
• Leads and expands the organization’s Electrical Safety Program, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Establishes, governs, and enforces enterprise-wide electrical standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance with applicable codes and regulations
• Ensures system-wide compliance with NFPA, NEC, OSHA, CMS, TJC, and other applicable standards through audits, arc flash assessments, and ongoing evaluation of processes and systems
• Provides leadership in electrical capital planning, asset lifecycle management, and system modernization initiatives to improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance
• Reviews and approves complex power system studies, including arc flash, coordination, short circuit, and load flow analyses, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with organizational goals
• Drives training initiatives and collaborates with facility teams to enhance understanding of electrical safety, system performance, and resiliency concepts
• Leads electrical incident investigations, identifies root causes, and implements corrective and preventive actions to improve safety and system performance
• Provides strategic direction for preventive and predictive maintenance programs, leveraging data and best practices to optimize system reliability
• Serves as the enterprise electrical subject matter expert, supporting facility operations, capital projects, emerging technologies, power quality initiatives, and code interpretation

Requirements:

• Valid U.S. Driver's License
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Experience in healthcare, critical infrastructure, or complex facility environments
• Experience leading or supporting technical projects, programs, or initiatives
• Strong knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and related standards
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive)
• Primarily remote-based role requiring strong self-direction, initiative, and time management
• Requires periodic travel (including overnight travel) for site assessments, audits, and project support
• Frequent virtual and occasional in-person presentations, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements
• Professional Engineer or Interest in pursuing a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the future
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience, including direct experience in healthcare or critical infrastructure environments
• Experience with power system modeling software, CMMS platforms, and power monitoring systems
• Familiarity with electrical testing practices and reliability-centered maintenance strategies
• Working knowledge of NFPA 99, NFPA 101, and other healthcare-related codes and standards
• Strong collaboration skills with vendors, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives and drive organizational change