Technical Instructor & SME - High Voltage Systems

At TÜV SÜD Group we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TÜV SÜD Group.

At TÜV SÜD America Academy, we help customers develop the knowledge and skills needed to improve safety, compliance, and operational performance. Our training solutions support industries including automotive, electrification, manufacturing, utilities, energy, and industrial safety.

As a High Voltage Instructor, you will deliver technical training, provide electrical safety subject matter expertise, contribute to curriculum development, and advise customers on workforce development and electrical safety needs. This role suits an experienced electrical engineering professional who can translate complex technical requirements into practical learning experiences.

Your Tasks

• Deliver High Voltage, Electrical Safety, Arc Flash, Battery Safety, energized work, and related technical training in classroom, virtual, onsite, and hands-on environments.
• Facilitate demonstrations, simulations, practical exercises, and assessments that reflect real-world electrical systems, hazards, and workplace conditions.
• Develop and continuously improve technical course materials, assessments, practical exercises, and competency-based training programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and maintain training content in alignment with applicable electrical safety standards, regulations, codes, and industry practices.
• Partner with customers to assess training needs, identify competency and safety gaps, and develop appropriate learning solutions.
• Support Sales and Business Development during customer meetings, site visits, proposal development, scope definition, and technical reviews.
• Monitor regulatory, technology, and industry developments and recommend updates to existing or new Academy training offerings.
  
  

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related electrical engineering discipline; equivalent relevant technical education and extensive industry experience may be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in high-voltage systems, electrical safety, industrial power systems, utilities, manufacturing, or electrification.
• Demonstrated experience delivering technical or electrical safety training to adult learners in classroom, virtual, or hands-on environments.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems, electrical safety, shock and arc-flash hazards, energized work, electrical risk assessment, Lockout/Tagout, and hazard-control practices.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, CSA Z462, Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers guidance, and applicable electrical codes.
• Experience with battery systems, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicles, EV high-voltage systems, or related electrification technologies.
• Electrical safety, engineering, or safety compliance credentials such as CESCP, P.E./P.Eng., CSP, CRSP, or comparable professional certifications are a plus.
  
  

What We Offer

• Approximately 3 weeks of paid time off, increasing with tenure
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid holidays and floating personal days
• Company-paid life, disability, and employee well-being benefits
• Paid family leave and employee volunteer opportunities
  
  

Additional Information

• The annual base salary range for this position is $135,000–$155,000, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.
• This position requires approximately 80% travel throughout North America to support customer training, onsite practical sessions, site visits, conferences, and business development activities.
• Candidates must be able to meet applicable customer site-access, safety, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• The role may require standing for extended periods and safely demonstrating electrical equipment and work practices, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Spanish-language proficiency is an asset for supporting customer engagements and training delivery across the Americas.
• We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Work Area: Others

Country/Region: Canada, United States

Job Location: Auburn Hills, Detroit, Gormley, New Market

Working Model : Home-Office

Employment Type: Full time / regular

Company: TÜV SÜD America Inc.

Org Unit Code: CABA-1

Requisition ID: 7062