Senior Engineer (Columbia, SC)

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with technical support centers in South East Asia and East Africa, that provide program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

The Senior Engineer will provide on-site construction management services for the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) infrastructure upgrades at Columbia Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Columbia, SC. This full-time position requires a skilled professional to oversee engineering aspects of complex healthcare infrastructure improvements.

Key responsibilities:

• Review engineering drawings and specifications at all design phases for technical accuracy and completeness


• Perform constructability reviews of MEP and structural systems designs


• Verify engineering designs comply with Government standards and project requirements


• Analyze shop drawings and advise on availability of labor and materials for engineered systems


• Review and validate A/E cost estimates for engineering components


• Monitor project budgets including construction costs and cost projections


• Provide input on engineering schedules, budgets, and feasibility to COR


• Advise on long-lead time items for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems


• Identify engineering conflicts, ambiguities, or discrepancies in contract documents


• Review change order requests and analyze impacts on project scope, schedule, and cost


• Conduct daily inspections of engineering work for contract compliance


• Monitor construction contractors' compliance with labor standards and safety regulations


• Maintain Project Tracking Reports (PTR) with accurate dates and progress updates


• Assist with procurement activities in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation


• Review contractor pay applications comparing work completed versus work billed


• Update master schedules monthly in coordination with General Contractor and A/E


• Provide weekly status reports on engineering aspects of the project


• Document and report on testing and commissioning of building systems


• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) from an accredited institution and minimum 6 years of experience (or 15 years of directly related experience in lieu of degree)


• Minimum 3 years of field experience in construction management or engineering oversight


• Strong background in technical construction management and construction administration


• Experience with healthcare facility MEP systems and infrastructure preferred


• Proficiency in reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations


• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and construction standards


• Ability to work full-time on-site, including potential evening hours (5pm-5am EDT)


• Required to complete 30-hour OSHA Safety Training within 60 days of start


• Must lawfully reside in the United States and eligible for employment (Planate does not sponsor visas or work permits)

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.  

Full-Time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance


• 401K plan eligibility upon hire


• Health and Savings Account plan


• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage


• Short-term Disability Insurance Coverage


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off


• Wellness Offering


• Training and Development


• License/Certification support


• Recognition and Rewards program


• Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!