Electrical Engineering Manager, Power & Electronics

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager, Power & Electronics to support our client in a direct role! This position is full-time and will be based out of Oak Ridge, TN.

The ideal candidate is a highly-skilled and experienced manager that can effectively lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for facility electrical power systems, machine power distribution, machine control electronics, and electrical hardware design. This role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant electrical systems across the facility while supporting new equipment integration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

- Lead and develop a team of electrical power and electronics engineers/technicians

- Oversee design, installation, and maintenance of facility electrical power systems (480V/240V distribution, switchgear, MCCs, UPS, generators)

- Own electrical standards, safety compliance (NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, CE), and documentation

- Provide engineering support for machine-level electrical systems: power distribution, drives, controls electronics, sensors, and wiring

- Partner with Facilities, Manufacturing, and Automation teams on equipment installations and upgrades

- Lead root-cause analysis for electrical failures, downtime events, and equipment reliability issues

- Ensure electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC/electronics interfaces are maintained and updated

- Manage external contractors, integrators, and vendors as required

- Drive continuous improvement in power reliability, energy efficiency, and electrical safety

- Provide capital project support including scope development, design review, and commissioning

- Serve as Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Requirements

- Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related field and 7+ years of experience in power electronics design and development.

- Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work

- Clearance – To be considered, you must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” level security clearance.

- Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams

- Strong knowledge of electrical standards, safety compliance (NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, CE), and documentation

- Knowledge of analog and digital circuit design, PCB layout, and simulation tools

Desired Skills

- Experience in manufacturing or nuclear industry

- Project management experience

- Familiarity with embedded systems and firmware development

- An active “Q” level security clearance

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

- Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.

- Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.

- Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.

- Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.