Power Engineering Manager - 528691

🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $102K - $143K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ March 7th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Alabama is hiring a Power Engineering Manager. This role manages daily operations at the Alabama Mobility & Power (AMP) Center, driving advancements in high-voltage research, energy management, and next-generation charging technologies while leading the development of power generation, distribution, and grid resiliency solutions.

Highlights

Manage day-to-day operations of the Alabama Mobility & Power Research Center.
Advance high-voltage research capabilities and energy management strategies.
Lead design and integration of advanced power generation, distribution, and grid resiliency technologies.
Develop next-generation charging technologies including autonomous mobile charging and inductive wireless systems.
Ensure compliance with utility safety protocols, interconnection standards, and reliability requirements.
Expertise with high-voltage DC/AC systems, switchgear, power electronics, and simulation tools such as PSCAD, PSS/E, MATLAB/Simulink.
Collaborate with executive leadership, faculty, industry partners, utilities, and government agencies.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and six years of relevant experience or Master’s degree and four years of experience in power systems engineering or related fields.
Preferred: Ten or more years of industry or research experience focused on power systems resiliency, microgrids, or renewable integration.
Compensation range: $101,900 to $142,700 annually (Salaried E15 pay grade).