Electrical Engineer Specialist Senior

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

8d • Remote

About The Position

This is a primarily remote-based role for an Electrical Engineer Specialist Sr. The position requires periodic travel for site assessments, audits, and project support. The role is full-time, first shift, and is eligible for benefits. The pay range is $44.15 - $66.25 per hour. The company is Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, committed to providing equitable care and investing in community benefits.

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)

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior