Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Facilities Plant Engineer (Level 2) for a contract opportunity in Charleston, SC.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): - Experience reading & understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications. - 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experiences. - Experience supporting medium and low voltage electrical systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment. - Experience supporting substation and switchgear repairs and/or preventative maintenance.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides support for the electrical phases of buildings, equipment installations and utility systems. Includes central utility distribution sites and self-contained buildings. Determines the cause of asset failures and reduction in asset capacity by using reliability tools and methods (e.g., life cycle analysis, condition-based maintenance, root cause failure methodology, mean time between failures, fault tree analysis, etc.). Analyzes current conditions and future requirements to recommend infrastructure capital improvements and works with both internal and external customers to identify and assess alternatives and impacts. Translates customer requirements into design options with documents and estimates. Identifies appropriate materials, equipment, and services by applying engineering principles and methodology. Participates in conceptual design by analyzing intended use/occupancy and desired aesthetics, code research, and development of preliminary design elements. Estimates resource requirements, identifies materials, equipment, and services to establish project scope. Uses appropriate resources to produce project drawings, specifications, and permit application packages in accordance with project parameters. Aligns electrical designs with customer requirements, building codes and applicable laws by applying knowledge of construction principles, practices, and materials. Supports construction projects by reviewing contractor proposals; works with government/regulatory agencies; monitors project progress and vendor/consultant performance. Ensures accuracy of drawing archives/libraries by reviewing contractor redlines and as-builts. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): - Experience working with electrical service providers. - Experience evaluating lighting conditions. - Experience working with building automation and control systems and energy management systems. - 5+ years of experience working in an engineering, facilities and/or maintenance role in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
HARD REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of training is a contingency for this assignment - OJT or formal classroom training
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor's degree and typically 2 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with experience in an engineering classification). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
WORK HOURS: FULL TIME/FIRST SHIFT; 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM - Occasional weekends
Job Number:
214537
Job Location:
Charleston, SC
Rate:
Up to $51.13 DOE
Duration:
8 Months
Input Date:
08/13/2025
Last Updated:
08/13/2025
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Melody Mullins
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:mmullins@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com