Electrical Engineer Jobs in South Carolina

An Electrical Engineer in the construction industry designs, develops, tests, and supervises the installation of electrical equipment, components, or systems for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use. They prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements. They also oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget. They confer with engineers, customers, or others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects or products.

Important skills for an Electrical Engineer include problem-solving, critical thinking, active listening, complex problem solving, and operations analysis. They should also have knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software. Certifications can include Professional Engineer (PE), AutoCAD, and project management certifications. A person may begin their career as a Junior Electrical Engineer, move up to an Electrical Engineer, and then progress to a Senior Electrical Engineer. Prior to becoming an Electrical Engineer, they may have held roles such as Electrical Technician or Engineering Intern.

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Electrical Design Engineer

  • Aiken, SC
  • moments ago
  • Aiken, SC
  • moments ago

Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Position specific: BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or current registration as a Professional Engineer in Electrical Engineering....

Principal Electrical Engineer

  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 1 hour ago
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 1 hour ago

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering required 10+ years of related electrical engineering experience required Experienced and passionate for Technical Design and Analysis...

Electrical Engineer

  • Greenville, SC
  • 6 hours ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 6 hours ago

Engineering form a four-year college or university 1+ years of experience as a n Electrical Engineer More Sr. level Engineers should hold a PE license Ability to draw and present ideas graphically...

Senior Electrical Engineer

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

Senior Electrical Engineer Blythewood, SC, USA Columbia, SC, USA Req #4750 Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Summary/Purpose Plans, directs and coordinates technical support in the area of electrical engineering...

Electrical Design Engineer

  • Greenville, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 3 days ago

Electrical Design Engineer opportunity for someone with expertise in medium voltage power generation and distribution associated with heavy industrial, utility, or similar large plant projects....

In this role, you'll lead the electrical design and analysis for complex project scopes involving critical systems such as power generation, substations and power distribution, as well as lighting and...

Electrical Engineer

  • Florence, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Florence, SC
  • 4 days ago

on fit) Olsten Staffing is currently seeking a skilled **Electrical Engineer** with 4-6 years of experience for a well-known company in the Florence, SC area....

Electrical Engineer (Substation)

  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Rock Hill, SC
  • 4 days ago

Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations relevant to electrical design....

Lead Facility Engineer Electrical/Controls

  • Greenville, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 4 days ago

Work closely with Mechanical/Process engineers to understand the overall process system designs and account for these systems in the electrical design and control configuration....

Electrical Engineer (Hardware)

  • Greenville, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 4 days ago

Collaborate with software engineers, electrical engineers, and product managers to ensure seamless hardware-software integration....

Electrical Engineer (Hardware)

  • Greenville, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 4 days ago

Skills Electrical, Electrical engineering, hardware, hardware engineering, Design, Electrical design, Altium, Pcb design, Engineering, Analog, Digital, Electronics, I2C, SPI, DSP, SINGAL PROCESSING,...

Electrical Engineer (PCB/Hardware)

  • Greenville, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 4 days ago

Experience with electrical design, signal processing, and tools such as MATLAB and Simulink. Preferred Qualifications Experience with microprocessors, FPGAs, and embedded systems....

Electrical Engineer

  • Beech Island, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Beech Island, SC
  • 4 days ago

Electrical Engineer Job Description Youre not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we....

Electrical Engineer

  • Florence, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Florence, SC
  • 5 days ago

Kforce has a client in Florence, SC that is seeking an Electrical Engineer....

Electrical Engineer

  • Florence, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Florence, SC
  • 5 days ago

Description: This position, based in Florence, SC, is all about providing essential product support for a range of existing elevator components and electrical systems. Playing a pivotal role in...

Demographic Data for South Carolina

Moving to South Carolina? Find some basic demographic data about South Carolina below.


Local
National
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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Electrical Industry: Production and Economics
This innovative, three-week course from the University of Padova is designed to illustrate how electricity is produced, and exchanged, and why. Understand how electrical systems have evolved over...
AutoCAD Electrical for Automation & Electrical Engineers
If you are interested in Electrical designing this course is for you. Through this tutorial you are not just learning AutoCAD Electrical commands but designing AC VFD, DC Drive, VFD-By pass, Soft...
Etap for Electrical Engineers
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Salary for Electrical Engineer Jobs in South Carolina

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Electrical Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Electrical Engineers in South Carolina offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.1%
Master's Degree
21.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.5%
High School or GED
13.0%
Associate's Degree
8.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Electrical Engineers in South Carolina
1-2 years
36.9%
10+ years
18.8%
2-4 years
16.2%
6-8 years
12.8%
Less than 1 year
7.9%
4-6 years
4.3%
None
2.7%
8-10 years
0.4%


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