Electrical Engineer
State of North CarolinaDescription of Work
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NOW ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,000 SIGN ON BONUS!To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act.
The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (NCDAC) is seeking an experienced, energized, and collaborative oriented Electrical Engineer (Engineer II) to work within the NCDAC Support Services, Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM) team and reports directly to the Electrical Design Supervisor and will provide the DECM-Engineering group with leadership and forward-thinking direction, management, and coordination on multi-million-dollar Force Account and like-in-kind construction, renovation, and maintenance projects.
This position will provide DECM-Engineering with in-house electrical design of life-safety, telecommunications, primary and secondary power distribution systems energy efficiency, egress, and space planning on multi-million-dollar Force Account construction, renovation, and major maintenance projects for all NCDAC owned facilities.
This position will work closely with other in-house design disciplines, construction, and maintenance personnel within the Division of Engineering, Construction, and Maintenance (DECM) and with outside design and construction entities to provide services to the department in the form of plan development, specification writing, estimating, building, field investigations, project management, and planning, scoping, budgeting, and evaluation of other systems for new and existing facilities.
Note: This position requires professional engineer licensure in North Carolina OR professional engineer licensure in another state (If licensed outside of NC, confirmed comity from the NC Board of Engineers and Land Surveyors is required prior to hire date) OR the ability to obtain NC PE License within 18 months of hire date, as a condition of employment.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.
Note to Current State Employees: State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
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The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Thorough knowledge in the areas required are - power distribution 600 volts and below; lighting, grounding; voltage drop; National Electric Code; NC Building Codes; contract administration; construction, renovation, major maintenance, and repair; life-safety codes, and NFPA Standards
- Experience developing plan drawings, riser diagrams, specifications, technical computations and/or cost estimates
Management Preferences (preferred but not required):- Demonstrated ability to supervise the preparation of plans and specifications (designs will include everything from minor rework of existing buildings to improving energy efficiency to complete electrical construction documents for new facilities)
- Familiarity with the State Construction Office and DAC policies and procedures concerning design, procurement, and construction of building electrical systems
- Working knowledge of AutoCad and Revit
- Troubleshooting of new and existing electrical systems
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER year of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience (OR) an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Qualification:
May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.Supplemental and Contact Information
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Come Join Us to Make a Difference!
Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance & Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs & Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation & Reentry.
The Support Services Division manages various operations across agency facilities statewide, which include maintaining facilities, managing fleets, and ensuring offenders receive proper nutrition. The departments under this division are Central Engineering, Central Supply Warehouse, Facility Management, Fleet Management, Food and Nutrition Services, Radio and Transportation Communications, and Sustainability and Energy Management.
DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates/licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to the education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applying for a position certified through the NC Dept. of Justice - Criminal Justice Standards Division, click this link for specific certification requirements: Correctional & Probation/Parole Officer Certification.
- The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the "National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape." Click this link for information on hiring and promotion prohibition requirements for all positions in the NC Dept. of Adult Correction: PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions.
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If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Anchal Mishra at anchal.mishra@dac.nc.gov.