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 Engineer--Plasma

  • Ladson, SC
  • 15 days ago
  • Ladson, SC
  • 15 days ago

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment...

Engineering, Design Engineer, Construction, Electrical, Engineer, Engineering...

Electrical Project Engineer Water Group

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

Responsible for completing electrical engineering design tasks within budget and on schedule....

Lead Electrical Engineer

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

Lead Electrical Engineer Job Description You're not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we....

Sr Electrical Engineer

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

Senior Electrical Engineer Grenville, SC (Hybrid) Flexible Salary: Targeting $100K to $150K based on years of experience Overview Senior Electrical Engineers conduct research, develop designs, and test...

Electrical Engineer

  • Darlington, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • Darlington, SC
  • 6 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field....

Industrial Electrical Engineer Facilities & Infrastructure

  • Charleston, SC
  • 8 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 8 days ago

Industrial Electrical Systems: Experience supporting medium and low voltage electrical systems in an industrial or manufacturing setting....

Electrical Engineer Intern - Charleston, South Carolina

  • Charleston, SC
  • 8 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 8 days ago

Overview We're looking for a Electrical Engineer Internship to join our dynamic team in our Charleston, South Carolina office....

Electrical Engineer

  • Columbia, SC
  • 9 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 9 days ago

Electrical Engineer Columbia, South Carolina (On-Site) Permanent Job Description Electrical Engineer Job Overview The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for working with clients, staff and team...

Electrical Engineer 2

  • Greenville, SC
  • 10 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 10 days ago

The Electrical Engineer II will lead the design and implementation of embedded systems in Outdoor Equipment category....

Electrical Engineer for Presales

  • Pelzer, SC
  • 11 days ago
  • Pelzer, SC
  • 11 days ago

design documents Problem solving and interpretation of customer requirements in proposed solutions Support SA and sales team Requirements: Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering...

Lead Electrical Engineer, Towel & Wiper Value Stream Optimization

  • Beech Island, SC
  • 11 days ago
  • Beech Island, SC
  • 11 days ago

Maintain technical expertise in the area of electrical engineering. Complete miscellaneous layouts and drawings using ACAD....

Sr Electrical Engineer

  • Williston, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Williston, SC
  • 12 days ago

Qualifications and Requirements Minimum Bachelor's degree Electrical Engineering. Experience: 10 - 15 years in the domain. Experience with analog simulation (such as SPICE)....

Electrical Engineer (Hybrid)

  • Hopkins, SC
  • 14 days ago
  • Hopkins, SC
  • 14 days ago

About the role: As an Electrical Engineer I, you will support upgrade projects involving I&C and power activities. You will report to the Manager for Operating Plants Electrical Engineering....

Electrical Design Engineer

  • Greenville, SC
  • 14 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 14 days ago

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer Job Description Join our dynamic team and help architects bring their designs to life....

Demographic Data for South Carolina

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


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Electrical Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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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
39.9%
Master's Degree
20.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.6%
High School or GED
13.2%
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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