Department Head 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:

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus program

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

Team environment with active and involved management

Office environment is an open office with cubicles

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

Medical Insurance

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

Health Savings Account/ Health Savings Account / Health Reimbursement accounts available

401k retirement plan with 4% company match

9 paid holidays and a generous vacation plan

What the Qualified Candidate Needs

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

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.

Minimum 7 years 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.

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.

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 issu