Electrical Engineer Manager- Utilities Operations Lead
$99,200–$165,400 year
On-siteGroton, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Lead technical oversight for electrical generation, distribution, and control systems supporting critical R&D infrastructure at the Groton, CT site. Manage outcomes for supplier partners responsible for plant maintenance while directing resources from concept through turnover. Optimize cogeneration operations, balance thermal and electrical loads, and implement energy sourcing strategies to reduce demand and support decarbonization goals. Provide engineering leadership for Distributed Control Systems, Building Management Systems, and PLCs, ensuring integration with automation platforms and digital infrastructure. Drive asset lifecycle management, including preventive maintenance strategies, root cause analysis, and reliability programs. Oversee capital projects, vendor performance, and compliance with regulatory and EHS standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance site energy strategies and business continuity plans.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
- Minimum of 5 years' experience demonstrated in: Electrical generation and distribution systems, including critical utilities infrastructure
- Minimum of 5 years' experience demonstrated in: Cogeneration / CHP systems and energy plant operations
- Minimum of 5 years' experience demonstrated in: Energy demand management and load optimization strategies
- Minimum of 5 years' experience demonstrated in: Automation and control systems (DCS, BMS, PLCs) in industrial or regulated environments
- Minimum of 5 years' experience demonstrated in: Instrumentation and the calibration thereof
- Strong knowledge in utilities operations, maintenance, and engineering
- Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance practices and processes
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Understanding of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and the ability to work with business line customers/colleagues to establish and collect meaningful metrics
- Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) systems
- Skilled proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- Ability to quickly adjust to a changing business climate without losing focus on near and long-term strategies
- Capability to manage competing priorities in critical operations environments
- Ability to exercise leadership/diplomacy in a team-oriented environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Initiative-taking /initiative-taker with ability to multi-task and work effectively with minimal supervision
- Responsive customer service attitude
- Must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraints
- Must be able to stoop; to reach; to stand, to walk and sit for extended periods of time
- Must be able to push and/or pull objects weighing up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to use finger dexterity to operate a computer and other office equipment and hand strength to grasp objects
- Must be able to perceive the attributes of objects by touch
- Must be able to hear and verbally exchange ideas and information with colleagues and others on the phone and in the office
- Must be able to see clearly from less than one foot to arm's length with a good field of vision and to distinguish basic colors and shades of color
- Must be able to climb stairs, climb ladders, to kneel and/or crouch to retrieve items
- Day shift with occasional after hours or weekend response for onsite support associated with facility incidents or excursions or planned shutdowns for maintenance and/or capital and expense project execution
- Respond as required to the site in support of business continuity, emergency events, and off-shift schedules
- Entry and work in laboratories, vivarium, mechanical/electrical rooms, central utility plants, maintenance shops, shipping and receiving and service corridors
- Strict adherence to gowning procedures and personal protective equipment will be required as applicable
- General safety knowledge and awareness expected in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment
- Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer
- U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MS or MBA)
- Experience with: Energy sourcing strategies and sustainability programs
- Experience with: Power system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash analysis)
- Experience with: Digitalization of utilities systems and advanced analytics platforms
- Experience with: Reliability engineering and asset management programs
- Experience with: CAFM (Computer Aided Facility Management) systems
- Experience with: AutoCAD or other software for 2D and 3D modeling and documentation reviews and updates
- Experience leading or supporting capital projects
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification or equivalent
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