Systems Engineering Manager

EnerSys

Senior Electrical Systems Manager providing technical leadership and people management in energy storage solutions at EnerSys. Managing engineering activities and ensuring compliance with electrical standards.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeReading • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of electrical and systems engineers
Serve as the company-wide Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all electrical engineering-related topics providing cross-functional support
Lead and review power system studies including short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash hazard analysis, grounding, harmonics, and load flow studies using tools such as ETAP or equivalent
Establish electrical design standards, best practices, and design-for-safety guidelines across projects
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, IEC, UL, IEEE, utility requirements, and AHJ expectations)
Be a mentor and technical leader
Direct and oversee electrical engineering activities across the full project lifecycle: concept, design, manufacturing, commissioning, and field support
Lead the design and review of LV and MV electrical distribution systems (up to 1000V AC and up to 1500V DC)
Oversee specification, selection, and application of electrical equipment including power electronics, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, relays, meters, cabling, busbars, and protection devices
Coordinate with mechanical, controls, firmware, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure integrated system solutions
Review and approve electrical schematics, layouts, harness designs, bills of material (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation
Provide executive-level oversight and technical guidance for commissioning activities, testing, and validation of electrical systems
Support construction and commissioning teams to quickly resolve critical electrical issues in the field
Ensure commissioning procedures, test plans, and reports align with design intent, safety requirements, and regulatory standards
Champion electrical safety programs, safe work practices, and arc flash risk mitigation across projects
Act as the primary electrical technical interface for customers, utilities, independent engineers, vendors, and jurisdictional authorities
Communicate complex electrical topics clearly to internal leadership, clients, and external stakeholders
Support customer requirements review, project risk assessments, and technical proposal development
Travel required: On Demand to support manufacturing facilities, project sites, and customer locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
10+ years of experience of progressive electrical engineering experience in power systems, energy storage, EV charging, or industrial power applications
5+ years of experience leading and managing teams
Demonstrated hands-on experience performing and reviewing arc flash calculations and power systems studies
Strong understanding of grounding systems, protection philosophy, and electrical safety principles
Experience supporting manufacturing, commissioning, and field deployment of electrical systems
Experience in power electronics development and deployment
Professional Engineering (PE) license is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities
Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical engineeringpower system studiesarc flash hazard analysisgroundingharmonicsload flow studieselectrical distribution systemspower electronicselectrical schematicsBOMs

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationtechnical guidancecross-functional supportproblem-solvingteam managementexecutive-level oversightcustomer interfaceproject risk assessment

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) license