Project Engineer

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Posting Number : RTF00267PO24

RTF00267PO24

USC Market Title :

Senior Research Associate

Link to USC Market Title :

https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / titles / 156389

Business Title (Internal Title) :

Project Engineer

Campus : Columbia

Columbia

Work County : Out of State

Out of State

College / Division :

College of Engineering and Computing

Department :

CEC Electrical Engineering

Advertised Salary Range :

Salary commensurate with qualifications

Location of Vacancy :

Columbia, SC

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week : 37.5

37.5

Work Schedule :

Standard working schedule : 8 : 30am 5 : 00pm

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position :

Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis : 12 months

12 months

Job Search Category :

Other Professional

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Advertised Job Summary :

We are seeking a Senior Research Associate to take on a major role in our research. While this is not a management position, you will be expected to take on more responsibilities due to your experience in this field.

You may develop simulation models and digital twin models of parts of the NPES power distribution system, design, and lead experiments, conduct literature reviews, collect data, and analyze data, or simply scour over complex data sets as part of your research.

You will also collaborate with various other professionals to set up and conduct simulations and experiments, and you will present your findings to the relevant stakeholders.

Minimum Required Education and Experience :

Requires a master’s degree in area of specialty and five years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

PhD in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant research experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

• Experience relevant to our area of research
• Ability to schedule and coordinate work of a team.
• Ability and willingness to train and mentor Research Associates / Graduate Students.
• Ability to train and supervise research assistants in implementing project work.
• Ability to liaise with, and to professionally manage communication with, consultants, collaborators, and / or organizations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan ahead and foresee needs and problems.
• Effective communication, organizational and management skills
• Efficiency, accuracy, high productivity, and professionalism.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills
• Keen eye for detail

Job Duty :

Develop simulation models and digital twin models of parts of the NPES power distribution system, design, and lead experiments.

Collaborate with various other professionals to set up and conduct simulations and experiments.

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Collect and analyze data. Compile and interpret complex data sets.

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Present findings in a digestible report. and conduct literature reviews.

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Work closely with project principals to oversee budget and staffing needs, while monitoring project schedules and work plans.

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Write reports to and participate in calls with funders. Present findings to the relevant stakeholders

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Participate in mentoring of research assistants and graduate students

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Hazardous weather category :

Non-Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.

95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. :

Number of Vacancies :

Desired Start Date : 11 / 01 / 2024

11 / 01 / 2024

Position End Date : 10 / 31 / 2025

10 / 31 / 2025

Job Open Date : 09 / 17 / 2024

09 / 17 / 2024

Job Close Date : 11 / 01 / 2024

11 / 01 / 2024

Open Until Filled :

Special Instructions to Applicant :

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Make certain the application contains the following :

• Your Legal Name
• Inactive jobs that you list under the employment history section of the application requires both a start and an end date, unless you are actively employed in position(s).
• All information entered on your application is taken into consideration when reviewing your qualifications, etc. No assumptions are made for employment end-dates based on the next or previous job listed on the application

Applicants should be prepared to upload :

• Cover letter
• Resume / CV
• List of references and contact information (minimum three (3))

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 1, 2024.

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https : / / uscjobs.sc.edu / postings / 175779

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