Medium Voltage Engineering Manager

Medium Voltage Engineering Manager

As a member of the Utility and Energy Operations team, the Medium Voltage Engineering Manager (MVEM) will support the Rahway Campus as the medium voltage (1KV – 69KV) subject matter expert. The MVEM will ensure safe and reliable design, operation, and maintenance of all medium voltage electrical equipment. The MVE will also be responsible for executing utility and energy projects, maintaining system design basis, troubleshooting systems nonconformances, and supporting medium and long-range utility planning.

We are seeking a self-motivated, independent engineer with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to provide engineering support for our campus facilities. The successful candidate will pay attention to detail, have a quality mindset, be customer-focused, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

The primary activities include and are not limited to the following:

• The MVEM will be the Subject Matter Expert for all medium voltage equipment and processes including electrical generation, conductors, switch gears, relays protection, breakers, MCCs, and electrical testing.
• Review and develop electrical operating procedures to support operations, projects, and maintenance.
• Handle various projects related to electrical and utility infrastructure.
• Address system nonconformances and address system deficiencies in a proactive manner.
• Work cross-functionally to coordinating with different departments and external partners.
• Work with maintenance teams on preventative and corrective tasks.
• Establish systems and processes to measure and drive performance and improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Company, municipal, state, federal, and industrial medium voltage requirements.
• Investigate complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Develop and implement initiatives to support the corporate sustainability vision.
• Support the low voltage electrical team.

Position Qualifications:

• Education Minimum Requirement: High School
• Required Experience and Skills:
• At least 8 years in the design, operation, and maintenance of medium voltage systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of engineering application i.e., AutoCAD, SKM, and ETAP.
• Working knowledge of NFPA and NEC standards.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, Lean Six Sigma, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, or reliability engineering.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and SCADA
• NJ Electrical License
• Arch Flash NFPA 70E
• Preferred Experience and Skills:
• New Jersey Boiler License
• Professional Engineering License or PMP

Salary Range: $104,200.00 - $163,900.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.

Regular

No relocation

No VISA Sponsorship

10%

Not Applicable

Not Indicated

No

n/a

Applied Engineering, Budget Management, Commercial Property Management, Communication, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Equipment Maintenance, Goal-Oriented, Interpersonal Relationships, Management Process, Real Estate Disposition, Right-Of-Way (ROW) Acquisitions, Security Strategy, Site Acquisitions, Sustainability Practices, Team Supervision, Technical Training, Utilities Management, Vendor Management

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date: 08/27/2025

Requisition ID: R361193