Chief Engineer, Electrical

JLL•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Chief Engineer, Electrical for a premier healthcare client account, you will hold ultimate responsibility for the reliability, safety, and compliance of the hospital's complex electrical infrastructure. This role oversees essential life-safety power systems, emergency generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and high-voltage distribution networks to ensure uninterrupted clinical operations and patient care.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in electrical systems operation and maintenance within a large commercial or industrial facility, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in a healthcare or hospital setting.
A valid Master Electrician license or equivalent state-issued electrical engineering/technical certification.
Deep technical expertise in medium-to-low voltage electrical distribution, emergency backup power generators, UPS systems, utility substations, and automatic transfer switches.
Proven knowledge of regulatory compliance codes specific to healthcare, including NFPA 70E, NFPA 99, NFPA 110, and Joint Commission standards.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex electrical one-line diagrams, schematic drawings, and building specifications.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of managing technical teams and collaborating with multi-disciplinary stakeholders under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a closely related technical discipline.
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) or Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) credential.
Active membership or certification with the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) or the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Experience implementing smart-grid technologies, renewable energy integration, or advanced microgrid systems is highly desirable.
Prior experience with electrical power monitoring systems (EPMS) and thermal imaging/infrared thermography for predictive maintenance.

Responsibilities

Direct the operational testing, maintenance, and repair of the hospital's electrical distribution systems, emergency generators, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and parallel switchgear to guarantee constant emergency power readiness.
Supervise and mentor a team of electrical technicians and shift engineers, fostering an environment where we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive.
Ensure strict compliance with healthcare regulatory standards, including Joint Commission, NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety in the Workplace), NFPA 99 (Health Care Facilities Code), and NEC guidelines.
Manage the preventative and predictive maintenance schedules for all electrical assets utilizing the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to optimize equipment lifespans.
Coordinate closely with hospital clinical staff, administration, and external utility providers to plan, schedule, and safely execute critical electrical shutdowns and system upgrades with zero impact on patient care.
Lead investigations into electrical system anomalies or power quality issues, conducting root-cause analyses and implementing corrective measures to mitigate future risks.
Oversee departmental budgets, vendor contracts, and the procurement of critical spare parts, while identifying opportunities for energy conservation and electrical efficiency improvements.