Electrical Technician Jobs in South Carolina

Electrical Technician jobs in South Carolina are in active demand, with hiring concentrated in advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and utilities across a range of experience levels from entry-level to senior industrial roles. The strongest hiring metros are Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston, where employers like BMW Manufacturing, Michelin North America, and Dominion Energy South Carolina maintain large and ongoing technical workforces. The most sought-after specialties include PLC programming, industrial controls, and power distribution maintenance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles46
Top employerCummins
Top cityYork, SC
Cities hiring28
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEnergy

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INVISTA
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
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Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
INVISTA
Lugoff, South Carolina
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Electrical Controls Technician
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Electrical Controls Technician
SHAKESPEARE
Columbia, South Carolina
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$33.51 - $42.44/hr
On-Site

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Constellation Energy
Electrical Lab Technician
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Electrical Lab Technician
Constellation Energy
Piedmont, South Carolina
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Support
Laboratory Science
$26 - $34/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Eaton
Electrical Technician - 1st shift
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Electrical Technician - 1st shift
Eaton
Greenwood, South Carolina
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Associate's degree in electrical technology
10,000+

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Daedalus Industrial
Electrical Technician, Automation
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Electrical Technician, Automation
Daedalus Industrial
Powdersville, South Carolina
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$30 - $35/hr
High school diploma or GED

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Electrical Technician Jobs by City in South Carolina

Where South Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

York
5 jobs
Greenville
4 jobs
Columbia
3 jobs
Greenwood
3 jobs
Duncan
2 jobs
Rock Hill
2 jobs
Charleston
2 jobs
Spartanburg
2 jobs
Summerville
2 jobs

Electrical Technician Job Market in South Carolina

A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Cummins
Cummins4 open roles
Eaton
Eaton2 open roles
Amteck
Amteck2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Energy
  • Construction & Real Estate

What South Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in electrical technician jobs across South Carolina.

  • Active South Carolina Electrical Contractor license or journeyman license recognized in South Carolina
  • Associate degree or technical diploma in electrical technology or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with industrial control systems, PLCs, and variable frequency drives
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70E electrical safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for both low-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems

Electrical Technician Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become an electrical technician in South Carolina?

Most employers in South Carolina require at minimum an associate degree or technical diploma from a program at a technical college such as Greenville Technical College, Trident Technical College, or Midlands Technical College. South Carolina also requires electricians performing certain work to hold a state-issued license through the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, with journeyman and master classifications available. Completing an apprenticeship registered through the South Carolina Apprenticeship Program strengthens your candidacy considerably.

Which companies hire electrical technicians in South Carolina?

South Carolina electrical technician roles are posted by Cummins, Eaton, and Amteck and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. South Carolina's deep concentration of automotive, tire, and energy employers means openings are consistent across the Upstate region and the Midlands throughout the year.

Which South Carolina cities have the most electrical technician jobs?

York, Greenville, and Columbia lead South Carolina in electrical technician openings. Greenville's concentration of advanced manufacturing plants, including BMW and Michelin facilities in the surrounding Upstate corridor, drives the largest share, while Columbia's utility infrastructure and government facilities sustain steady demand, and Charleston's growing industrial port and aerospace presence adds a third significant hiring center.

Are there remote electrical technician jobs in South Carolina?

Yes, but they're rare. Electrical technician work is fundamentally hands-on and site-dependent, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 0% of electrical technician openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve technical support, documentation, or systems design rather than direct installation and maintenance work.

How can I get hired as an electrical technician in South Carolina with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a two-year electrical technology program at a South Carolina technical college, then applying for apprenticeships registered through the South Carolina Apprenticeship Program, which connects candidates directly with manufacturing and utility employers across the state. BMW Manufacturing and Michelin regularly partner with Upstate technical colleges on apprenticeship pipelines. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as maintenance helper, facilities technician, or electronics assembler often move into electrical technician positions with employer support and an in-progress license application.

Where can I find and apply to electrical technician jobs in South Carolina?

You can find and apply to electrical technician jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that match.

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