Facilities Plant Engineer
PDS Tech is currently recruiting recruiting for a Facilities Plant Engineer in Charleston, SC!
Job Title: Facilities Plant Engineer
Job Type: Contract (8 months)
Location: Charleston, SC
Shift: 1st shift (start between 6-730AM); may need to be able on weekends here and there
Pay Rate: $45.43 - $46.50
Are you a skilled Electrical Engineer with a passion for optimizing industrial facilities? Join PDS Tech Commercial and contribute to cutting-edge aerospace infrastructure in North Charleston, SC. This role is an exciting opportunity to drive reliability, efficiency, and innovation in a fast-paced environment.
What You’ll Do
As a Facilities Plant Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving electrical systems across aerospace facilities. Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting electrical phases of buildings, equipment installations, and utility systems.
Investigating asset failures and applying reliability tools like root cause analysis and fault tree analysis.
Analyzing facility conditions and recommending capital improvements.
Translating customer requirements into engineering designs, documentation, and cost estimates.
Selecting materials, equipment, and services while ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
Producing technical drawings, specifications, and permit application packages.
Supporting construction projects by reviewing contractor proposals and monitoring progress.
Ensuring accurate documentation of electrical systems, including as-built drawings and archives.
What You Need to Succeed
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
4+ years of related work experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications.
Knowledge of medium and low voltage electrical systems, substations, and switchgear repairs.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with electrical service providers and evaluating lighting conditions.
Familiarity with building automation, control systems, and energy management.
5+ years of experience in engineering, facilities, or maintenance roles.
Why Join Us?
At PDS Tech Commercial, we partner with industry leaders to offer exciting opportunities in the aerospace sector. When you join us, you gain:
Challenging, hands-on projects that make an impact.
A collaborative, high-tech environment with cutting-edge systems.
Competitive compensation and the chance to work on a prestigious aerospace program.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a results-driven engineer looking to elevate your career, we want to hear from you! Apply today and become part of a team shaping the future of aerospace infrastructure.