
Electrical Engineering Manager
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Poughkeepsie • Connecticut • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $115,000 - $140,800 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Lead and supervise High Voltage Department team in daily operations and maintenance activities; ensure timely completion of all OM and PM work orders with zero backlog while maintaining first-class operational standards
- Oversee vendor preventative maintenance programs and coordinate repairs for electrical equipment including UPS Systems, Generators, Static Transfer Switches, ATSs, and Load Centers; monitor and maintain system reliability for critical electrical distribution systems
- Develop maintenance specifications and lead multi-year electrical switchgear maintenance, building shutdown projects, and medium voltage switching operations; supervise facilities during electrical events and serve as main contact for local utility company
- Coordinate with client stakeholders through weekly Electrical Systems meetings providing updates on maintenance activities, project involvement, and action plans; communicate utility disturbances promptly and maintain historical documentation
- Provide electrical engineering support for campus projects by developing detailed scopes of work, cost estimates, and reviewing engineering designs; review/perform short circuit, coordination, and arc fault studies; author Field Switching Procedures for critical work
- Support equipment startup, commissioning, and switching operations for new installations; prepare Root Cause Analysis reports for significant electrical events; assist Project Managers with vendor coordination and proposal submissions
- Prepare department for campus growth by maintaining up-to-date documentation on system state and EOL status for critical equipment; perform site assessments, develop strategic planning improvements, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and site protocols
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical field
- Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in high voltage electrical systems, with at least 3-5 years in a supervisory or management role; data center experience a plus
- Extensive knowledge of electrical distribution systems, UPS systems, generators, critical environment support equipment, and medium voltage operations; proficiency in electrical system design, troubleshooting, and repair methodologies
- Experience with CMMS work order management systems, Excel, and Word; working knowledge of SKM software a plus
- Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams with strong project management skills; experience managing vendor relationships, contracts, and balancing multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare detailed technical reports, procedures, analyses, and deliver effective presentations for client meetings
- Exceptional reliability, work ethic, and self-motivation with strong problem-solving capabilities and commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
high voltage electrical systemselectrical distribution systemsUPS systemsgeneratorsmedium voltage operationselectrical system designtroubleshootingrepair methodologiesshort circuit studiesarc fault studies
Soft Skills
leadershipproject managementcommunicationproblem-solvingself-motivationcontinuous improvementcustomer satisfactionteam developmentvendor managementprioritization
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering