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The energy innovation economy is incredibly vibrant, global in scope and in need of bright young minds to shape it’s future. South Carolina is a diverse place that’s at the forefront of energy production, nuclear power, and renewable energy.
The state is a hub for research and development in wind and gas turbines and excels in producing smart meters and extra high voltage power cables. By supporting a diverse array of energy industries, South Carolina is playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy.

Fun Facts

55%

Nuclear energy provides 55% of South Carolina's total electrical generation.

55%

Nuclear energy provides 55% of South Carolina's total electrical generation.

35,000

The energy sector in South Carolina employs over 35,000 people, spanning roles in production, distribution, and renewable energy development.

35,000

The energy sector in South Carolina employs over 35,000 people, spanning roles in production, distribution, and renewable energy development.

$80,000

The average salary for South Carolinians employed in the energy industry exceeds $80,000

$80,000

The average salary for South Carolinians employed in the energy industry exceeds $80,000

Featured Energy Careers

Aerospace

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Help engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment.

Electrical Drafters

Draw wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings used for manufacture, installation, and repair of electronic equipment.

Electrical Engineers

Design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacturing of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, or power generation equipment. Also, design the electrical systems of automobiles and aircraft.

Electronics Engineers

Design and develop electronic equipment, such as broadcast and communications systems, from portable music players to global positioning systems (GPS). Many also work in areas closely related to computer hardware.

Energy Engineers

Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction.

Industrial Engineers

Devise efficient ways to use workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.

Logistics Engineers

Analyze and coordinate an organization’s supply chain. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, distributed, allocated, and delivered.

Maintenance and Reliability Technicians

General maintenance and repair workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings. They work on plumbing, electrical, and air-conditioning and heating systems.

Manufacturing Engineers

Design, integrate, or improve manufacturing systems or related processes. May work with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility and decrease costs.

Materials Engineers

Develop, process, and test materials used to create a range of products. They work with metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, and other substances to create new materials that meet certain mechanical, electrical, and chemical requirements.

Production Workers

Supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.

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