Engineer/Engineering Associate IV - 60018577

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

State Retirement Plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

State of South Carolina seeks an Electrical Engineer in the Office of State Engineer to guide agencies in procurement of design and construction services, ensuring compliance with Building Codes and safety standards.

The role requires a PE license (or eligibility), a bachelor’s in engineering, and extensive experience in electrical engineering and project management for state facilities. Supervisory能力 and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for Professional Engineer licensure in SC.
• Eight years' licensed engineering experience, or six years with a master's.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering theories and methods.
• Familiarity with state and federal building and procurement laws.
• Ability to supervise engineers/architects and coordinate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Guide agencies to ensure procurement compliance for construction services.
• Review design and bidding documents for life-safety and code compliance.
• Oversee contract administration and coordination with consultants.
• Perform occupancy certificate inspections to ensure safe occupancy.

Skills

Licensed PE

Electrical engineering

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Effective communication

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

The Electrical Engineer, working in the Office of State Engineer, provides comprehensive guidance to customers in the procurement of design professional and construction services in full compliance with the State's Procurement Code. Ensures that all construction for the state is in accordance with the applicable Building Codes and are safe for people to work and live in.

The person holding this position can work from either the Columbia office or an approved satellite office.

Duties:

Guides state agencies by training, advice, and guidance, and reviewing documentation to ensure compliance with the procurement code, regulations, and procedures, as agencies procure construction-related services.

Reviews design and bidding documents for state construction projects using the Building Codes and Standard adopted in the Manual for Planning and Execution of State Permanent Improvement (the Manual). Ensure the documents comply with all applicable life-safety and property protection requirements.

Guides state agencies in best practices of contract administration using knowledge gained from experience in the construction industry and training as well as guidance published in the Manual.

Monitors state projects during construction to ensure the work complies with the building codes by reviewing inspection reports submitted by inspectors for notation of deficiencies and corrective action taken on deficiencies. Performs Certificate of Occupancy inspections at close of projects to assure building are safe to occupy under the standards of the Building Codes.

A bachelor's degree in engineering and advanced level engineering work experience, including experience in a technical supervisory capacity.

Position requires registration (or ability to get registered) as Professional Engineer by the South Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. (This will be verified prior to an offer being made to the selected candidate).

• Eight years' work experience as a licensed engineer or a master's degree in engineering and six years' work experience as a licensed engineer.
• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and methods of Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing Electrical Engineering project management for building construction of facility renovation projects.
• Ability to oversee the work of subordinate engineers or architects.
• Ability to establish positive working relationship with design and construction consultants, state, local, and federal professional personnel, and other public and private section organizations and individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

• The State Fiscal Accountability Authority offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs