Vice President Healthcare Electrical Engineer

Vice President Healthcare Electrical Engineer Job Category : Engineering Requisition Number : VICEP004317 Full-Time Hybrid Locations Showing 1 location Monroe Township, NJ 08831, USA Description Vice President Healthcare Electrical Engineer At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. About Us: Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day. Job Summary: The Vice President Position is an executive level position reporting to the Principal in Charge. You will be leading the electrical engineering and design group for complex healthcare environments(e.g., hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and imaging facilities) ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA 99, and FGI guidelines, in addition to support of various electrical projects including Life Sciences, Data Centers, Industrial and Commercial. This role includes department oversight for developing detailed specifications for UPS systems, emergency and standby generators, and low- and medium-voltage switchgear, while ensuring system reliability, safety, and compliance. The position requires knowledge in power system studies, including short circuit, selective coordination, and arc flash analysis, as well as experience designing complex generator and medium-voltage power systems. The ideal candidate brings strong field survey and construction administration experience, along with the ability to lead and mentor engineers and designers, delivering high-quality solutions across all phases of a project. Responsibilities: Acting as the primary electrical engineering department head and point of contact for key Healthcare clients. This will also include oversight of Mission Critical, Life Sciences and Commercial projects Ensuring QA/QC is upheld within the group and guiding the development of consistent standards for QA/QC Where required for technically challenging projects/opportunities, assist with and/or oversee the performance of electrical load calculations and development of comprehensive power distribution designs for healthcare, commercial, infrastructure, and data center projects Management oversight for the preparation of detailed construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and technical reports for such systems as UPS systems, emergency/standby generators, and low- and medium-voltage switchgear Management oversight to conduct power system studies, including short circuit, selective coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis using SKM, ETAP, or similar software Management oversight for the design and engineering of standby and emergency power systems, including single generator and paralleling system configurations Lead and supervise lower-level management and their reports providing technical guidance, mentorship, and quality oversight Perform field surveys and site assessments on those projects that present technical challenges and/or where we identify your participation to be of high value to our client for their confidence and future opportunities Support construction administration activities with the general oversight of those completing tasks such as submittal reviews, RFIs, site visits, and coordination with contractors Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to deliver technically sound and cost-effective solutions Develop and maintain technical specifications and documentation to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project requirements Contribute to continuous improvement by staying current with industry standards, technologies, and best practices Spearhead business development initiatives, identifying new market opportunities and leading proposal preparation to capture new healthcare consulting projects Engage with principal leadership to cultivate and grow business opportunities Engage with marketing for the advancement of healthcare within the region Participate in client presentations Qualifications and Experience: 20-25 years of experience BS or MS in Electrical Engineering Licensed Professional Engineer Proficient in Electrical Load Calculations Technical writing skills required Proficient in the development of specifications for UPS Systems, Emergency/Standby Generators, Low and Medium-Voltage Switchgear Knowledge in Healthcare, Infrastructure and Commercial Facilities Knowledge related to Data Center infrastructure design Capable of supervising management and staff engineers and designers Experience with the development of Short Circuit and Selective Coordination studies Experience with the development of Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Studies Experience with the design of Standby and Emergency Generator Systems as well as paralleling generator systems Extensive field survey experience Extensive experience with Construction Administration Location : New Jersey Travel : Some travel to US sites. The expected base salary range for this role is $190,000 - $220,000USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and company holidays Wellness programs and employee assistance resources For more information, visit our full benefits overview. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law. Education Required Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering. Experience Preferred 20-25 years of experience Licenses & Certifications Preferred Professional Engineer #J-18808-Ljbffr