The Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering is responsible for leading enterprise electrical safety and reliability programs across Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Supply Chain facilities. This role provides strategic and technical leadership for the enterprise Arc Flash Study and Relabeling Program, Electrical Thermography Program, and associated electrical repair initiatives.
The Senior Manager will establish annual program priorities, determine facility selection and sequencing based on risk, compliance, asset condition, and business needs, and oversee execution across a large and diverse portfolio of facilities. This position serves as a key connection point between internal stakeholders, field teams, engineering partners, and external service providers to ensure electrical safety programs are executed consistently, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable standards and company requirements.
The role requires a strong combination of electrical expertise, program management, strategic planning, vendor management, and cross-functional leadership.
Drives the execution of multiple business plans and projects by identifying customer and operational needs developing and communicating business plans and priorities removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance providing resources identifying performance standards measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly developing contingency plans, demonstrating adaptability, and supporting continuous learning Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by selecting and training mentoring assigning duties building a team based work environment establishing performance expectations and conducting regular performance evaluations providing recognition and rewards coaching for success and improvement and promoting a belonging mindset in the workplace Promotes and supports company policies procedures mission values and standards of ethics and integrity by training and providing direction to others in their use and application ensuring compliance with them and utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans programs and initiatives consulting with business partners managers coworkers or other key stakeholders soliciting evaluating and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness and participating in and supporting community outreach events Develops and manages company project specifications guidelines and construction documents for systems and components by incorporating best practices and standards directing consultant base overseeing correction of errors and procedures and managing the consultant base relationship Oversees prototype development and maintenance by directing the professional consulting and systems supplier base identifying new areas of systems applications providing liaison support between consulting base and the associated Walmart operators in order to address new format objectives and reviewing the quality prototype documents Directs electrical systems design development and ongoing design maintenance for building systems by implementing appropriate systems into new building design investigating existing building systems for retrofit strategies and developing new technology initiatives for new and existing mechanical and electrical systems to reduce company energy and greenhouse gas footprint Directs building sustainability in conjunction with company goals and financial criteria by seeking out and developing new technologies and products and evaluating and validating retrofit strategies for existing building systems Manages department initiatives to capitalize on purchasing opportunities by identifying common technologies and applications for energy systems collecting assimilating systems designs and equipment for other formats and distributing best practices for all markets and countries.
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.
Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Electrical Safety Program Leadership
- Lead the enterprise Arc Flash Study and Relabeling Program across Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Supply Chain facilities.
- Develop and maintain a multi-year strategy for completing initial arc flash studies, periodic updates, equipment labeling, and relabeling activities across the enterprise.
- Establish annual facility selection and prioritization criteria using electrical safety risk, study age, facility activity, equipment changes, asset condition, regulatory requirements, and other relevant business factors.
- Ensure arc flash studies, field data collection, engineering analysis, and equipment labeling are completed consistently and in accordance with applicable electrical safety standards and company requirements.
- Identify gaps and emerging risks within the electrical safety program and develop strategies to address them.
Electrical Thermography & Repair Program
- Lead the enterprise electrical thermography program, including annual site selection, inspection strategy, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
- Establish consistent processes for identifying, categorizing, prioritizing, and communicating electrical deficiencies identified through thermographic inspections.
- Coordinate the development and execution of repair strategies for identified electrical deficiencies based on severity, safety risk, operational impact, and business priority.
- Track findings through resolution and establish processes to verify that critical repairs are completed appropriately.
- Use inspection and repair data to identify recurring issues, equipment trends, and opportunities to improve electrical system reliability and reduce future risk.
Program & Project Management
- Develop annual and multi-year program plans, including facility scope, schedules, budgets, resource requirements, and execution strategies.
- Manage multiple concurrent electrical engineering and field execution projects across a large national facility portfolio.
- Monitor project performance against established scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality expectations.
- Develop program-level metrics and reporting to communicate progress, outstanding risks, repair status, and overall program performance.
- Identify execution barriers and work with internal and external partners to develop solutions that maintain program objectives.
- Continuously evaluate program processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, cost, and execution.
Vendor & Partner Management
- Manage relationships with engineering firms, electrical contractors, thermography providers, and other external service partners supporting enterprise electrical programs.
- Establish clear scopes of work, technical requirements, deliverables, schedules, and quality expectations for external partners.
- Evaluate vendor performance and drive accountability for safety, quality, schedule, cost, communication, and technical accuracy.
- Partner with sourcing, procurement, finance, and other internal teams as appropriate to support vendor strategy, contracting, forecasting, and program execution.
- Facilitate communication between service providers, facility teams, field leadership, engineering teams, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain project alignment.
Technical Leadership & Governance
- Serve as a subject matter leader for electrical safety, arc flash analysis, thermography, and related electrical infrastructure programs.
- Provide technical guidance regarding electrical system conditions, identified hazards, corrective actions, and engineering recommendations.
- Support the development and maintenance of electrical engineering standards, specifications, procedures, and program requirements.
- Ensure programs align with applicable codes and standards, including NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, and other applicable regulatory and industry requirements.
- Evaluate program data and field findings to identify systemic electrical risks and recommend enterprise-level improvements.
- Collaborate with engineering, facilities, construction, operations, safety, maintenance, and other business partners to incorporate electrical safety and reliability considerations into broader enterprise initiatives.
Stakeholder Communication & Leadership
- Serve as the primary program leader for communication regarding arc flash, thermography, and associated electrical repair initiatives.
- Develop clear program updates and executive-level reporting regarding progress, risks, financial performance, and strategic priorities.
- Build strong partnerships across Walmart, Sam’s Club, Supply Chain, Facilities, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Safety, and other stakeholder organizations.
- Translate complex electrical engineering issues into clear business impacts, risks, and recommended actions for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Lead cross-functional discussions to resolve competing priorities and drive alignment on electrical safety and reliability initiatives.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Significant experience in electrical engineering, electrical safety, facility engineering, power distribution, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale engineering programs or multiple concurrent projects.
- Working knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, arc flash analysis, electrical safety practices, and infrared thermography.
- Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and standards, including NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, and IEEE 1584.
- Experience managing engineering consultants, contractors, service providers, and other external partners.
- Strong project and program management skills, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and performance management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional (CESCP), Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), thermography certification, or other relevant professional certifications.
- Experience leading electrical engineering or safety programs across a large, geographically distributed portfolio of commercial, retail, industrial, or distribution facilities.
- Experience with enterprise asset management, work-order management, project management, or electrical engineering analysis platforms.
- Experience developing risk-based capital or maintenance prioritization strategies.
- Demonstrated experience using program data and analytics to drive investment and maintenance decisions.
Leadership Expectations The Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering is expected to operate with an enterprise perspective, balancing electrical safety, operational reliability, financial stewardship, and execution requirements. The role will proactively identify risk, establish clear priorities, influence stakeholders across multiple organizations, and drive programs from strategy through field execution and verified completion.
Success in this position requires the ability to move effectively between technical engineering discussions, program-level strategy, vendor management, field execution, and senior leadership communication while maintaining a strong focus on electrical safety and operational continuity.(empty)
