Power Engineering Manager - 528691

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

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The University of Alabama is hiring a Power Engineering Manager. This role manages daily operations at the Alabama Mobility & Power (AMP) Center, advancing high-voltage research, energy management, and next-generation charging technologies. The manager leads design, development, and integration of advanced power generation, distribution, and grid resiliency solutions.

Highlights

Oversees high-voltage equipment and simulation platforms to accelerate scalable power system solutions.
Collaborates with the AMP Executive Director, faculty, industry partners, utilities, and government agencies to deploy resilient energy systems supporting transportation electrification.
Leads innovation in grid-interactive power systems, decentralized energy integration, and EV charging infrastructure.
Requires knowledge of utility safety protocols, interconnection standards, high-voltage DC/AC systems, switchgear, and power electronics.
Skilled in advanced charging systems including Level 1-3 units, inductive/wireless charging, vehicle-to-grid technologies, and grid-scale storage integration.
Experience with simulation tools such as PSCAD, PSS/E, MATLAB/Simulink and managing large-scale power infrastructure projects.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and six years of related experience, or a master’s degree and four years of experience.
Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and meet University driving policy requirements.
Compensation ranges from $101,900 to $142,700 annually (Salaried E15 pay grade).
Preferred candidates have 10+ years of experience in power systems engineering with focus on resiliency, microgrids, or renewable integration.