Engineering Associate IV

Salary: $79,600.00 - $143,300.00 Annually Location : Lexington County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 185401 Agency: Public Service Commission Opening Date: 02/24/2026 Closing Date: 3/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All candidates must apply online. Class Code:: HD75 Position Number:: 60024599 Normal Work Schedule:: Other Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday-Friday (8:15 - 4:45) Pay Grade: GEN12 Hiring Range - Min.: $100,000.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $120,000.00 Opening Date: 02/23/2026 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Public Services Commission is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service. Performs engineering analyses of Commission filings by utilities and other stakeholders. Provides expertise related to filed applications, petitions, testimony, and other documentation regarding investigations, surveys and studies to facilities, services, and rates of utilities to assist the Commissioners and to determine compliance with state statutes, regulations, and Commission orders. Work is performed with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and decision making. Evaluates the proposed design of utility systems, including electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater, and make recommendations to Staff and Commissioners. Ensure that proposed and existing systems meet relevant regulations and standards, while considering their cost-effectiveness and environmental impact. Ability to work as part of a team is essential. Applicant also must be able to write concise reports and policy statements and prepare succinct presentations for Staff and Commissioners. Participate in site visits or educational tours of utility facilities and provide engineering advice related to the status of utility construction projects (S.C. Code Ann. Section 58-3-260(1). Evaluate utility construction project reports received under Section 58-33-200 and write engineering technical notes, memorandums, and reports. Section 58-33-200. For any construction project with a project budget of at least five hundred million dollars and in order to maintain the financial integrity of significant expenditures affecting ratepayers, the Office of Regulatory Staff shall retain an independent construction analyst who shall monitor the construction project on a regular basis and who shall provide to the Office of Regulatory Staff, the Public Service Commission, the Public Utilities Review Committee, and the Joint Bond Review Committee regular reports as to the status of the construction efforts as needed, but at least on a quarterly basis. Specific job functions include but are not limited to the following: Reads, reviews, and analyzes legal filings in commission dockets for technical engineering issues. Collects, analyzes, and presents data on evolving engineering utility-related issues. Research issues and prepares technical engineering reports, position papers, and policy statements for Commissioners. Provides consultative services related to complex engineering issues for Commission Staff and Commissioners. Prepares cross-examination technical engineering questions for the Commissioners to pose to hearing witnesses. Evaluates the proposed design of utility systems, including electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater, and makes recommendations to Staff and Commissioners. Ensures that proposed and existing utility systems adhere to relevant regulations and standards, while considering their cost-effectiveness and environmental impact. Maintains an electronic file of utility reliability data (e.g., SAIDI, SAIFI, et al.) and resilience data for utility infrastructure (e.g., transmission lines); produces technical engineering research and reports containing analyses and recommendations for pending matters related to jurisdictional utilities. Reviews demand-side management/energy efficiency (DSM/EE) reports that utilities file with the Commission, prepares technical engineering analyses and summaries of the reports, and presents the results to Commissioners and Staff. Evaluates the results of utility DSM/EE programs using utility cost test; total resource cost test; participant cost test; or the ratepayer impact measure test. Remains current on DSM/EE matters and trends. Performs the analysis of established and vested utility rate filings and requests for utility adjustments of rate filings and prepares recommendations, comments, and questions for Commissioners. Provides professional advice and materials for hearings and reviews final orders and tariffs. Participate in collegial discussions with Commissioners regarding pending utility dockets. Presents results of analysis and views concerning utility legislation as formal presentations to Commissioners. Attend training sessions sponsored by accredited colleges and universities and professional organizations. Reads relevant scholarly journals related to issues within the Commission's jurisdiction. Participate in site visits or educational tours of utility facilities and provide engineering advice related to the status of utility construction projects (S.C. Code Ann. Section 58-3-260(1). Evaluate utility construction project reports received under Section 58-33-200 and write engineering technical notes, memorandums, and reports. Conducts public utility special studies and projects; prepares reports; discusses findings and confers with Commission Staff and Commissioners. Performs related work as required. Performs other related duties as required or directed. Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or construction science and management and four (4) years of related work experience or a master's degree and two (2) years of related work experience, or an acceptable equivalent combination or education, training and experience. Experience must at least include advanced-level engineering including work experience in a technical supervisory capacity. Additional Requirements: Ability to write and interpret technical plans and reports. Ability to summarize data and reports and provide clear, concise presentations to Commissioners and Staff. Ability to communicate effectively with management, professional, and government officials. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license. Position may require occasional travel. Thorough knowledge of applicable engineering theory and practices. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. Upon hiring, candidate must submit official college transcript or diploma for degree(s) obtained. Preferred Qualifications Registration as a professional engineer is preferred. Additional Comments The Public Service Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement. Yes No 02 Please select the option below that best reflects your education and experience. A master's degree and two (2) years of related work experience. (experience must include advanced-level engineering including work experience in a technical supervisory capacity). A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or construction science and management and four (4) years of related work experience. (experience must include advanced-level engineering including work experience in a technical supervisory capacity). An equivalent combination or education, training and experience. (experience must include advanced-level engineering including work experience in a technical supervisory capacity). 03 Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position. 04 Do you possess a valid Class D driver's license, or if you do not already have one, do you have the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license? Yes No 05 Are you willing to travel for work when required? Yes No 06 How did you hear about this position? SC State Jobs Website - jobs.sc.gov Indeed.com LinkedIn.com A current employee A former employee Other (please specify below) 07 If you answered "other" to the question above, please specify where you heard about this position below. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04