Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer Department: DAF Facilities Energy Management Advertised Salary Range:
Part/Full Time:
Full Time About UofSC From the Upstate to the Low country, 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. Inclusive Excellence Statement Advertised Job Summary Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Engineering Support, the Electrical Engineer leads in-house electrical engineering design efforts and performs technical management for infrastructure projects across the University of South Carolina-Columbia Campus.

This role is responsible for executing high-quality in-house electrical designs, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and conducting thorough technical reviews of electrical substations and campus distribution systems. The Electrical Engineer coordinates electrical designs across delivery methods to ensure overall compatibility with site and building plans, performs field investigations to refine project scopes, and exercises delegated AHJ technical review and approval authority for campus electrical installations, infrastructure renewals, and code compliance.

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Deep knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), NFPA 70E, IEEE standards, South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, and OSE guidelines.
• Authority and capability to serve as a technical AHJ reviewer for campus electrical permit approvals, field inspections, code interpretations, and system variances.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM) and power system modeling/analysis tools.
• Skilled in leading multi-disciplinary in-house design teams and coordinating across architectural, mechanical, structural, and civil disciplines.
• Strong project management, analytical, field-investigation, and clear technical communication skills.

• Active Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of South Carolina (or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire).

• - Health and Life Insurance
• - Retirement Programs
• - Paid Tuition
• - Dependent Scholarships
• - Annual Leave
• - Sick Leave
• - 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• - Paid Parental Leave
• - Professional Development Opportunities

Job Close Date 11/08/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by November 8, 2026.

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