Electrical Engineer Specialist, Construction

Scout Motors • Columbia, SC

2d • $100,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Scout Motors is bringing back an iconic American vehicle, electrifying and digitizing it with American innovation. We are building a company that respects its past, present, and future, focusing on exploration, caretaking, and hard work. Our vehicles are designed for both work and play, offering both all-electric and hybrid powertrains. We empower our teams to innovate, seeking visionary leaders, knowledgeable doers, and passionate individuals to shape the future of transportation. Join us at Scout Motors to drive change and make history.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in plant construction / factory planning
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, building engineering or related fields. Master’s degree is a plus. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering is a plus
• Extensive knowledge of electrical installations, design and construction, codes and standards for industrial construction including the review of building specifications and details.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all electrical design and installation related to the Scout factory in South Carolina.
• Manage and contractually administrate multiple electrical projects with full responsibility for developing the schedule, cost and change management, safety, communications, procurement, risk management and quality of the multiple mechanical projects.
• Serve as the lead project coordinator on all electrical installations for main buildings (Press-Shop, Body-Shop, Paint-Shop, Assembly-Shop, Central Building etc.), auxiliary buildings (guard house, tank farm, fire station, recycling center, truck control center, utility building, substation etc.) and the connection between facilities.
• Facilitate resolutions to complex construction projects related issues, disputes and disagreements for electrical scope to be built by the government including tracking of incentives and maintaining governmental relations.
• Maintain product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
• Create, review and analyze regularly reports on project construction budget, schedule and quality performance to identify the best course of action throughout the project plan.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with other departments e.g. factory and equipment planning, IT, HR (social facilities), production as well as governmental institutions and their contractors and all construction firms.
• Cross-functionally partner and collaborate with stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Pay Transparency
• Eligible to participate in an annual performance bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior