Chief Electrical Engineer
Chief Electrical Engineer
Jefferson County
Full-TimePostion Overview
Jefferson County is seeking to hire a Chief Electrical Engineer to lead the strategic direction, technical leadership, and operational oversight of electrical infrastructure, systems, and equipment across Environmental Services facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring electrical system and equipment integrity, compliance, and reliability through engineering expertise, project execution, resource planning, and team management. The position works collaboratively with executive leadership, engineers, operations, and external stakeholders to support capital projects, optimize infrastructure performance, and ensure operational continuity in the county, and will require on-call coverage for emergencies.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below:
Jefferson County $94,515 – $146,640
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related engineering degree from an ABET-accredited degree program.
- Experience in the installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, controls, and equipment, including medium (4160V, 15kV) and high voltage (115kV) substation, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, motors, etc.
- Experience with power systems engineering, including the installation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of heavy industrial or utility-scale electrical equipment and infrastructure.
- Experience in emergency power systems (e.g., generators and controls).
- Experience developing field personnel and technical teams.
- Experience collaborating on complex engineering projects, such as capital improvements.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
- Leads and supports the installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of electrical assets and systems to support Environmental Services facilities by using diagnostic tools, field reports, and testing equipment in accordance with engineering standards, safety protocols, and departmental procedures in order to ensure reliability, reduce downtime, and respond effectively to emergencies.
- Develops and updates SOPs, technical manuals, electrical system and equipment drawings, backups of configuration settings or running software applications, Power System coordination studies, and training materials for engineering, electricians, and technical staff using engineering document management software (DMS) under industry best practices and regulatory requirements in order to promote consistent procedures, safety, and knowledge retention.
- Manages the departmental operating budget and capital project expenditures by analyzing expenditure reports, obtaining cost estimates, and forecasting needs using financial planning tools and contract documentation in alignment with organizational policies and budgetary guidelines in order to maintain fiscal responsibility and secure necessary resources.
- Oversees the development and maintenance of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for electrical assets by inputting asset data, ensuring electrical work orders are entered by originators or administrative staff, and reviewing system reports in accordance with internal workflow standards and preventive maintenance protocols in order to schedule and monitor maintenance activity and ensure data-driven decision-making.
- Establishes and monitors an inventory management program for critical electrical parts and equipment by tracking usage trends, coordinating with vendors, and reviewing supply levels under procurement policies and inventory control procedures in order to prevent delays due to missing components and support operational readiness.
- Directs system improvement efforts related to electrical infrastructure and teams by coordinating engineering teams, reviewing technical drawings, and monitoring project timelines in accordance with project plans, construction codes, and permitting regulations in order to ensure successful project delivery and long-term asset performance.
- Supervises and/or mentors technical and administrative staff by providing technical expertise, field support, and comprehensive oversight to ensure work is accurately documented and performed in accordance with established standards; facilitates employee growth and development through the application of performance management tools, departmental training plans, and adherence to Human Resources policies and organizational expectations; and promotes the cultivation of a skilled, efficient, and safety-focused workforce.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degreeSkill, Certification & Experience Requirements
- Engineering experience
- Managerial or supervisory experience
Position Benefits
- Paid sick leave and vacation time
- Paid time off for federal and state holidays
- General Retirement System (Pension) Enrollment and Deferred Compensation
- Term Life Insurance and Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance for Self and Eligible Dependents
- Optional Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Disability Benefit Options such as Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Insurance Options such as Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, and Group Hospital Indemnity