Electrical Engineer Specialist Senior

12315 Regional Non Enterprise Corporate - Infrastructure SupportFull timeYes40

First Shift

Pay Range:

$44.15 - $66.25

It's More Than a Job, It's a Calling!

Position: Electrical Engineer Specialist Sr.

Location: Primarily Remote; Will require periodic travel (including overnight travel) for site assessments, audits, and project support

Full Time; 1st Shift  

Major Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Strategy & Leadership: 
  Develops, implements, and continuously advances a comprehensive enterprise electrical strategy, aligning infrastructure investments, safety programs, and technology roadmaps across all facilities. 
• Electrical Safety Program Ownership: 
  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. 
• Standards & Governance: 
  Establishes, governs, and enforces enterprise-wide electrical standards, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance with applicable codes and regulations. 
• Regulatory Compliance & Auditing: 
  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. 
• Capital Planning & Lifecycle Management: 
  Provides leadership in electrical capital planning, asset lifecycle management, and system modernization initiatives to improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance. 
• Technical Review & Engineering Oversight: 
  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. 
• Training & Organizational Engagement: 
  Drives training initiatives and collaborates with facility teams to enhance understanding of electrical safety, system performance, and resiliency concepts. 
• Incident Investigation & Continuous Improvement: 
  Leads electrical incident investigations, identifies root causes, and implements corrective and preventive actions to improve safety and system performance. 
• Maintenance Program Development: 
  Provides strategic direction for preventive and predictive maintenance programs, leveraging data and best practices to optimize system reliability. 
• Subject Matter Expertise & Innovation: 
  Serves as the enterprise electrical subject matter expert, supporting facility operations, capital projects, emerging technologies, power quality initiatives, and code interpretation.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License 

Education Required:

• ​​ Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering 

Experience Required:

• Experience in healthcare, critical infrastructure, or complex facility environments  
• Experience leading or supporting technical projects, programs, or initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• 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)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Primarily remote-based role requiring strong self-direction, initiative, and time management  
• Requires periodic travel (including overnight travel) for site assessments, audits, and project support  
• Frequent virtual and occasional in-person presentations, training sessions, and stakeholder engagements 

Preferred Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Professional Engineer or Interest in pursuing a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the future. 

Preferred Education Required:

• ​​ Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field 

Preferred Experience Required:

• 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 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• 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 

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.