Mountain West HERC

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $101,900 - Midpoint: $142,700 (Salaried E15)

Department/Organization: 750404 - AL Mobility & Power Research Center

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Power Engineering Manager oversees day-to-day operations of the Alabama Mobility & Power (AMP) Center , with responsibility for advancing high-voltage research capabilities, energy management strategies, and next-generation charging technologies, including autonomous mobile charging and inductive wireless systems. Leads the design, development, and integration of advanced power generation, distribution, and grid resiliency technologies.

Additional Department Summary: Oversees high-voltage equipment, simulation platforms, and testbeds to accelerate the readiness of scalable solutions as the Center’s technical authority for power systems and infrastructure. Collaborates with AMP’s Executive Director, faculty, students, industry partners, utilities, and government agencies to transition breakthrough research into resilient and deployable energy systems that support the electrification of transportation. Ensures compliance with safety and reliability standards while driving innovation in grid-interactive power systems, decentralized energy integration, and EV charging infrastructure.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, electric power, energy engineering, power systems engineering, or energy systems engineering or related field and six (6) years of experience in power generation, distribution, or grid integration; OR master's degree in in electrical engineering, electric power, energy engineering, power systems engineering, or energy systems engineering or related field and four (4) years of experience in power generation, distribution, or grid integration.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of utility safety protocols, interconnection standards, and reliability requirements. Familiarity with EV charging technologies and distributed energy integration. Demonstrated expertise with high-voltage DC/AC systems, switchgear, and power electronics. Proven track record in managing large-scale power infrastructure projects, including commissioning of equipment and oversight of technical teams.

Deep understanding of grid-scale storage integration, load management, and distributed control systems. Experience in advanced charging systems, including L1~3 charging units, inductive/wireless charging, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies. Familiarity with high-voltage test systems, simulation tools (e.g., PSCAD, PSS/E, MATLAB/Simulink), and grid-interactive microgrids. Demonstrated success in transitioning power system innovations from R&D to deployment. Experience collaborating with utilities, national labs, or standards bodies on grid modernization. Strong publication or patent record in power systems and charging innovation.

Preferred Qualifications: Ten (10) or more years of industry or research experience in power systems engineering with emphasis on resiliency, microgrids, or renewable integration.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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