Academic Jobs | Chief Engineer job at University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina

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Posting Number	STA00092PO22
Classification Title	Director
Internal Title	Chief Engineer
Campus	Columbia
Work County	Richland
College/Division	College of Engineering and Computing
Department	CEC Electrical Engineering
Band	Unclassified
Advertised Minimum Salary	Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Advertised Salary Range	Salary Commensurate with Qualifications.
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time	Full Time
Hours per Week	37.5
Work Schedule	The standard hours the employee is expected to work – 37.5 hours per week. The employee must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Type of Staff Position	Research Grant (RGP)
Basis	12 months
Job Search Category	Other Professional

About University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience and dedicated to innovation in learning, research and community engagement. Founded in 1801, the university offers more than 300 degree programs and is a top-tier Carnegie Foundation research institution. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of 20 locations throughout the state, including the research campus in Columbia. With 60 nationally ranked academic programs including top-ranked programs in international business, the nation’s best honors college and distinguished programs in engineering, law, medicine, public health and the arts, the university is helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world.

Diversity Statement

At the University of South Carolina, we strive to cultivate an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity in our workforce is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The University is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees.

Benefit Eligibility Type	Research Grant (RGP)
South Carolina Retirement	Yes
State Insurance Programs	Yes
Annual Leave	Yes
Sick Leave	Yes

Advertised Job Summary	The Chief Engineer is responsible for development and daily operations of the Power Electronics Systems laboratory. The Chief Engineer reports to the Project Director and works with principal investigators, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students to support the entire scope of research activities of the Power Electronics Group in this and related laboratory spaces. The scope of research activities includes design and development of power electronics components and systems including cross-disciplinary supporting systems such as thermal fluid and machinery systems, modeling and simulation of power electronics systems, power hardware in the simulation loop, real time data acquisition, and control of power electronic systems. Real time computing is inherent in all of these activities. The Chief Engineer is expected to provide expert technical assistance for executing the research, to manage the research equipment and facilities, to assist in allocation of time and scheduling of projects that use the research facilities. The Chief Engineer will participate in continuous improvement of the laboratory capabilities, manage maintenance of equipment, and daily compliance with safety regulations.
Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions)	Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum four (4) years of experience in designing, installing, configuring, or using power electronics equipment.
Preferred Qualifications	MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering Experience operating or managing power electronics facilities at kW to MW power levels Professional Engineers license or other certification relevant to power electronics Experience with project management
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities	Understanding of digitally controlled electronic power converters operating at the kV and kA power levels, real time data acquisition and computing, use of simulation models for designing and operating power electronic systems. Understanding of safety implications of equipment usage. Excellent analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects, to organize and prioritize tasks, make critical decisions, and to operate efficiently in a research environment with rapidly evolving and sometimes-competing needs. Familiar with or able to quickly learn university and industry safety requirements and regulations such as OSHA, ANSI, NEC, UofSC Health and Safety. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken forms, using language appropriate to the technical domain. Proficient with general computing skills, and use of MS Office software including MS Project.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive	No
Hazardous weather category	Non-Essential

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	03/01/2022
If Research Grant/Time Limited, give end date
Job Open Date	01/21/2022
Job Close Date	03/07/2022
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicant	Applicants must use legal full name when responding to this posting. Be sure to include all relevant work history, as it is used to evaluate your qualifications for the position. Under employment history, please make certain to add end dates to all jobs for which you are no longer actively employed. Applicants should be prepared to upload: Cover letter Resume/CV Names and contact information for, at minimum , two (2) reference providers 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 March 7, 2022.*
Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/114134
EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.