Job Description

Department Head \xe2\x80\x93 Electrical Engineering: Team Leadership role Columbia, SC

Work for an award-winning professional services company that has current and/or completed projects in 25 states.

Company Information

My client is a well-respected Architecture and engineering firm that has a reputation for their quality work. Their project portfolio includes industrial plants, processing facilities, manufacturing and distribution centers, business parks, office buildings, laboratories and research centers. They have been in business for more than four decades and boast a loyal client base that ranges from family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Almost ninety percent of their projects are with repeat customers!

They Value and Appreciate Their Employees

This opportunity also comes with all the benefits you would expect at a solid career focused firm:

\xc2\xb7 Competitive salary and discretionary bonus program

\xc2\xb7 Family oriented culture that understands the value of work/life balance

\xc2\xb7 Team environment with active and involved management

\xc2\xb7 Office environment is an open office with cubicles

\xc2\xb7 The chance to work on exciting projects, often with well-known companies

\xc2\xb7 Medical Insurance

\xc2\xb7 Company paid Dental, life insurance up to $100,000, STD, and LTD

\xc2\xb7 Health Savings Account/ Health Savings Account / Health Reimbursement accounts available

\xc2\xb7 401k retirement plan with 4% company match

\xc2\xb7 9 paid holidays and a generous vacation plan

What the Qualified Candidate Needs

\xc2\xb7 BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredit program in the United States

\xc2\xb7 PE registration in the state of South Carolina or the ability to obtain the same NCEES registration desirable, if not currently registered, then ability to obtain if hired.

\xc2\xb7 Minimum 7 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience as a registered PE in electrical design of industrial projects with a variety of electrical systems including industrial 480V, 3 Phase Power systems, backup generators, industrial / warehouse lighting system, office power and lighting, fire alarm systems, and IT systems. Construction desirable.

\xc2\xb7 Understanding of building codes and design standards, including but not limited to those prepared by the NFPA 70, (NED), and IBC. Familiarity with FM Global Standards a plus.

\xc2\xb7 Experience with defining and specifying electrical design loads, preparing power load sheets, equipment selection, development of project specifications, construction drawings, shop drawing review, and resolving issues and conflicts that arise during construction.

\xc2\xb7 Must be able to visit existing client facilities and active construction sites, and make observations of existing conditions, current challenges encountered during construction, or other issues that may require physically traversing the site and/or building to observe and measure facilities and equipment not at the main level of the structure.

\xc2\xb7 Creative thinker with the ability to think outside of the box

\xc2\xb7 Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet project schedules and goals. Excellent record keeping a must.

\xc2\xb7 Experience with computer aided design and drafting programs including but not necessarily limited to AutoCAD and Revit.

\xc2\xb7 Good verbal and written communication skills, with English as the primary language.

\xc2\xb7 Strong organizational skills and the ability to work as a team within the Electrical Department and with other disciplines. Must be detail oriented and highly motivated with the ability to budget, direct, and assign the work of Electrical Department staff.

\xc2\xb7 Ability to assist with company sales and marketing efforts as required, including but not necessarily limited to preparing preliminary project designs, estimating project design fees, writing proposals and attending business development functions.

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