Electrical Engineering Manager, Power & Electronics

GEM Technologies, Inc.•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager, Power & Electronics to support our client in a direct role! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, TN. The ideal candidate is a highly-skilled and experienced manager that can effectively lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for facility electrical power systems, machine power distribution, machine control electronics, and electrical hardware design. This role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant electrical systems across the facility while supporting new equipment integration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field and 7+ years of experience in power electronics design and development.
Must be a United States (U.S.) citizen
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” level security clearance.
Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams
Strong knowledge of electrical standards, safety compliance (NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, CE), and documentation
Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, PCB layout, and simulation tools

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing or nuclear industry
Project management experience
Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware development
An active “Q” level security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of electrical power and electronics engineers/technicians
Oversee design, installation, and maintenance of facility electrical power systems (480V/240V distribution, switchgear, MCCs, UPS, generators)
Own electrical standards, safety compliance (NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, CE), and documentation
Provide engineering support for machine-level electrical systems: power distribution, drives, controls electronics, sensors, and wiring
Partner with Facilities, Manufacturing, and Automation teams on equipment installations and upgrades
Lead root-cause analysis for electrical failures, downtime events, and equipment reliability issues
Ensure electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC/electronics interfaces are maintained and updated
Manage external contractors, integrators, and vendors as required
Drive continuous improvement in power reliability, energy efficiency, and electrical safety
Provide capital project support including scope development, design review, and commissioning
Serve as Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)