Asst Dir of Engineering Support

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 97,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC invites an experienced Assistant Director of Engineering Support to lead engineering standards and provide technical guidance for repair and maintenance projects on the Columbia Campus.

Under supervision of the Director, you will oversee operations of campus utility systems, perform plan reviews, ensure code compliance, and supervise staff. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in related work, with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree and 5+ years related experience.
• Driver’s license required.
• Preferred SC-licensed Architect or SC-licensed Professional Engineer or ICC certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Director in maintenance, repair, energy management, and infrastructure projects.
• Provides engineering design review and code compliance for campus projects.
• Supervises engineering staff and student program participants.
• Manages data in CMMS and PeopleSoft for metrics and reporting.
• Coordinates campus master plans and utility master planning activities.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

CMMS

PeopleSoft

Job description

Job Family:

Campus Development

Job Function:

Engineering

USC Market Title:

Asst. Director, Engineering Support

Link to USC Market Title:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/213456

Job Level:

M3 - Managerial

Business Title (Internal Title):

Asst Dir of Engineering Support

Campus:

Columbia

Work County:

Richland

College/Division:

Division of Administration and Finance

Department:

DAF Facilities Maintenance

State Pay Range:

G13

USC Market Range:

MRL - $97,329 $124,095 $150,860

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$97,329 - $124,095

Location of Vacancy:

Columbia, SC

Part/Full Time:

Full Time

Hours per Week:

37.5

Work Schedule:

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis :

12 months

Job Search Category:

Trades/Maintenance

About University of South Carolina:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement:

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Advertised Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities Engineering Support, the Assistant Director of Engineering Support serves as the technical subject matter expert for engineering support functions related to the maintenance and operations for the University of South Carolina-Columbia Campus. The Assistant Director is responsible for oversight of engineering standards and provides technical guidance and design support for repair and maintenance projects for the University of South Carolina-Columbia Campus. Additionally, the Assistant Director will provide support and oversight for the operation of the campus utility systems, facilities conditions assessments, and other internal operational processes. The Assistant Director will provide code review and assist with ensuring that projects align with applicable construction codes. The Assistant Director serves as a designated plan reviewer to meet OSE plan review requirements for campus projects. Finally, the Assistant Director will lead engineering design efforts for in-house minor construction and maintenance repairs.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 5 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials:

• Driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An SC-licensed Architect with significant experience in building design and construction, an SC-licensed Professional Engineer with significant experience in building design and construction, an International Code Council (ICC) Certified Building Official (CBO); or an International Code Council (ICC) Master Code Professional (MCP).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction, renovation, and large facility systems including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; of an organization’s mission, programs and objectives.
• Knowledge of an organization’s structure, the people who manage the work, and the processes applicable to government work; of management principles; of applicable codes and compliance requirements; and of participatory work practices.
• Ability to develop a wide base of close customer relationships; to build, plan and work within budgeted resources; to estimate work and work within a changing work setting.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations; to manage work and provide guidance to employees; to make presentations and prepare report.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large and complex work load with short time frames; to make decisions with limited information and a strong experience base.
• Ability to resolve problems and communicate outcomes; to interpret plans; to interact with various levels of personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to use technology; and to build teams and involve stakeholders.
• Must have strong organizational and planning skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve procedural or workflow issues.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet scheduled timelines.
• Ability to make quick decisions with limited information and time.
• Ability to follow-up, organize, and communicate information to leadership.
• Ability to comprehend work process and make improvements.

Job Duty:

The Assistant Director supports the Director in executing the departmental work plans for campus maintenance, repair, energy management, and infrastructure projects.
This position also provides lateral support for all projects and initiatives involving engineering decision making for both Capital and Infrastructure needs. Management will include needs and conditions assessments, project scoping, technical design review, setting and enforcing engineering standards. Conducts preliminary technical design and plan reviews for campus projects to ensure compliance with university engineering standards, state codes, and OSE requirements.
Assists with Columbia campus master building master plans and Utility Master plans, inclusive of all long and short-range plans. The assistant director will supervise other engineers to perform ongoing facilities condition assessments and project scoping for building infrastructure, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
The Assistant Director will coordinate with internal and external agency personnel; provides direct engineering support for routine mechanical/electrical system operations, infrastructure renewals, and renovations; maintain knowledge of and implement University and industry requirements, procedures, and standards; maintain knowledge of the Department’s mission and establish goals in support of the same.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

35

Job Duty:

Provides direct daily supervision to assigned engineering support staff and student program participants. Monitors’ workload distribution, productivity, and work quality. Assists the Director with Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) evaluations, staff training regimens, and staff development programs.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

25

Job Duty:

Directs the gathering and entry of operational data into CMMS and PeopleSoft systems. Performs statistical analyses and prepares regular progress, energy performance, and departmental metrics reports for the Director. Conducts benchmarking studies against industry standards (e.g., APPA) to support continuous process improvements.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

15

Job Duty:

Coordinates the practical execution and daily administration of the student experiential learning program, ensuring students complete meaningful service projects while gaining real-world engineering experience. Enforces established engineering guidelines, operations manuals, and standard operating procedures across departmental projects.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Investigates risk factors and performs initial technical reviews for campus utility outage requests prior to submitting for Director/AVP approval. Serves as an operational contact with Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction, trades managers, contractors, and academic department representatives. Drafts project notification communications for campus faculty, staff, and students in coordination with departmental communications staff.

Essential Function:

Yes

Percentage of Time:

10

Job Duty:

Perform other duties as required or assigned by the Director of Facilities Engineering Support

Essential Function:

No

Percentage of Time:

5

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:

Yes

Hazardous weather category:

Essential

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

11/02/2026

Job Open Date:

09/24/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Quicklink for Posting:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213749

EEO Statement:

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.