Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in South Carolina
Engineering Senior Manager jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in Charleston, Greenville, and Columbia, where aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and defense industries drive consistent demand for senior-level technical leaders. Major employers with lasting engineering management footprints in the state include Boeing, BMW, and Lockheed Martin, each operating large facilities that require experienced leaders across mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineering disciplines. Demand is particularly strong for managers with backgrounds in production engineering, quality systems, and program management tied to the state's automotive and aerospace supply chains. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Leader - Power Infrastructure to serve as the senior technical authority for electrical infrastructure across our world-class test facilities. This position serves as the site's senior electrical subject matter expert for power infrastructure and is responsible for the technical strategy, reliability, safety, modernization, and expansion of critical electrical systems supporting world-class test operations.
This role provides leadership for electrical system reliability, safety, modernization, and expansion, ensuring the continued operation of critical testing assets that support GE Vernova's energy future.
This position is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys solving complex power system challenges, leading capital projects, influencing long-term infrastructure strategy, and mentoring technical teams.
Why Join Us?
In this role, you will:
Serve as the senior electrical technical leader for a flagship GE Vernova technology center.
Lead electrical infrastructure supporting large-scale turbine, generator, and power systems testing.
Influence major capital investment projects and long-term infrastructure planning.
Work at the intersection of power generation, industrial electrical systems, and grid technology.
Partner with engineers, technicians, contractors, and business leaders across GE Vernova.
Mentor developing engineers and help shape the future technical capabilities of the organization.
Job Description
What You'll Do
You will provide technical leadership and ownership of electrical infrastructure spanning utility interconnections, medium-voltage distribution systems, low-voltage power systems, protection systems, control power, and specialized testing equipment.
Safety Leadership
- Champion electrical safety across the Greenville Technology Lab.
- Lead compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safe work practices, and arc flash mitigation programs.
- Promote a culture of continuous safety improvement and operational excellence.
Electrical System Leadership
- Provide technical ownership of facility electrical systems ranging from utility-supplied medium-voltage distribution through low-voltage power and DC control systems.
- Support the reliability, maintenance, modernization, and expansion of critical electrical infrastructure.
- Serve as the primary technical resource during complex troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.
- Establish long-term strategies that improve system reliability, maintainability, safety, and operational performance.
Engineering & Design
- Lead electrical system design, specification development, equipment selection, and commissioning activities.
- Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables including one-line diagrams, protection schemes, load studies, equipment specifications, and construction packages.
- Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards and business requirements.
Capital Projects Leadership
- Provide technical leadership for facility upgrades, capacity expansions, modernization programs, and infrastructure investments.
- Partner with internal stakeholders, engineering firms, contractors, vendors, and commissioning teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
- Support project planning, scope development, technical reviews, budgeting, and execution.
- Serve as the lead electrical engineering authority for assigned capital projects.
Power System Studies & Analysis
- Perform or oversee electrical studies including:
- Load flow
- Short circuit
- Protective device coordination
- Arc flash analysis
- Motor starting analysis
- System reliability assessments
- Utilize tools such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYME, ASPEN OneLiner, or equivalent software platforms.
Vendor & Contractor Leadership
- Manage electrical equipment procurement and technical evaluations.
- Review vendor drawings and engineering packages.
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), installation oversight, and commissioning activities.
- Provide technical guidance to contractors, suppliers, and external engineering partners.
Mentorship & Collaboration
- Serve as a senior technical mentor for engineers, technicians, and project teams.
- Foster knowledge sharing and development of electrical engineering best practices.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, controls, facilities, operations, and test engineering teams.
- Help build the next generation of electrical engineering capability within the Greenville Technology Lab.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution OR an Associate's degree and 15+ years of relevant experience
- 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in one or more of the following environments:
- Industrial facilities
- Power generation
- Utilities Manufacturing
- Engineering consulting
- EPC organizations
- Test facilities
- Large infrastructure projects
- 5 years of experience with medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical power systems.
- 5 years of experience with electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, generators, VFDs, protective relays, or comparable industrial power equipment.
- 5 years of experience supporting electrical system commissioning, operations, troubleshooting, or major capital projects.
Location & Eligibility
This role is based full-time at the Greenville Technology Lab in Greenville, South Carolina.
- This is a 100% onsite position.
- Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
- 15+ years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience.
- Experience performing or interpreting power system studies using ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYME, ASPEN, or similar tools.
- Experience serving as a technical leader, subject matter expert, lead electrical engineer, or engineering manager.
- Experience with utility systems, power generation facilities, transmission and distribution systems, test facilities, or large industrial operations.
- Knowledge of protection systems, relay coordination, grounding design, power quality, and electrical system reliability.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and construction projects.
- Familiarity with electrical equipment testing, commissioning, and infrastructure modernization programs.
- Knowledge of applicable standards and codes including NEC, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, and familiarity with IEC or other international standards.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Who Will Be Successful
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in power systems with practical engineering judgment, strong leadership skills, and a passion for solving complex infrastructure challenges. Success in this role requires the ability to influence across organizations, balance strategic and hands-on responsibilities, and serve as a trusted advisor for critical electrical infrastructure supporting GE Vernova's test operations.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 11, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.
We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Leader - Power Infrastructure to serve as the senior technical authority for electrical infrastructure across our world-class test facilities. This position serves as the site's senior electrical subject matter expert for power infrastructure and is responsible for the technical strategy, reliability, safety, modernization, and expansion of critical electrical systems supporting world-class test operations.
This role provides leadership for electrical system reliability, safety, modernization, and expansion, ensuring the continued operation of critical testing assets that support GE Vernova's energy future.
This position is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys solving complex power system challenges, leading capital projects, influencing long-term infrastructure strategy, and mentoring technical teams.
Why Join Us?
In this role, you will:
Serve as the senior electrical technical leader for a flagship GE Vernova technology center.
Lead electrical infrastructure supporting large-scale turbine, generator, and power systems testing.
Influence major capital investment projects and long-term infrastructure planning.
Work at the intersection of power generation, industrial electrical systems, and grid technology.
Partner with engineers, technicians, contractors, and business leaders across GE Vernova.
Mentor developing engineers and help shape the future technical capabilities of the organization.
Job Description
What You'll Do
You will provide technical leadership and ownership of electrical infrastructure spanning utility interconnections, medium-voltage distribution systems, low-voltage power systems, protection systems, control power, and specialized testing equipment.
Safety Leadership
- Champion electrical safety across the Greenville Technology Lab.
- Lead compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safe work practices, and arc flash mitigation programs.
- Promote a culture of continuous safety improvement and operational excellence.
Electrical System Leadership
- Provide technical ownership of facility electrical systems ranging from utility-supplied medium-voltage distribution through low-voltage power and DC control systems.
- Support the reliability, maintenance, modernization, and expansion of critical electrical infrastructure.
- Serve as the primary technical resource during complex troubleshooting and root-cause investigations.
- Establish long-term strategies that improve system reliability, maintainability, safety, and operational performance.
Engineering & Design
- Lead electrical system design, specification development, equipment selection, and commissioning activities.
- Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables including one-line diagrams, protection schemes, load studies, equipment specifications, and construction packages.
- Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards and business requirements.
Capital Projects Leadership
- Provide technical leadership for facility upgrades, capacity expansions, modernization programs, and infrastructure investments.
- Partner with internal stakeholders, engineering firms, contractors, vendors, and commissioning teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
- Support project planning, scope development, technical reviews, budgeting, and execution.
- Serve as the lead electrical engineering authority for assigned capital projects.
Power System Studies & Analysis
- Perform or oversee electrical studies including:
- Load flow
- Short circuit
- Protective device coordination
- Arc flash analysis
- Motor starting analysis
- System reliability assessments
- Utilize tools such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYME, ASPEN OneLiner, or equivalent software platforms.
Vendor & Contractor Leadership
- Manage electrical equipment procurement and technical evaluations.
- Review vendor drawings and engineering packages.
- Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), installation oversight, and commissioning activities.
- Provide technical guidance to contractors, suppliers, and external engineering partners.
Mentorship & Collaboration
- Serve as a senior technical mentor for engineers, technicians, and project teams.
- Foster knowledge sharing and development of electrical engineering best practices.
- Collaborate closely with mechanical, controls, facilities, operations, and test engineering teams.
- Help build the next generation of electrical engineering capability within the Greenville Technology Lab.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution OR an Associate's degree and 15+ years of relevant experience
- 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in one or more of the following environments:
- Industrial facilities
- Power generation
- Utilities Manufacturing
- Engineering consulting
- EPC organizations
- Test facilities
- Large infrastructure projects
- 5 years of experience with medium-voltage and low-voltage electrical power systems.
- 5 years of experience with electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, generators, VFDs, protective relays, or comparable industrial power equipment.
- 5 years of experience supporting electrical system commissioning, operations, troubleshooting, or major capital projects.
Location & Eligibility
This role is based full-time at the Greenville Technology Lab in Greenville, South Carolina.
- This is a 100% onsite position.
- Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.
- 15+ years of progressively responsible electrical engineering experience.
- Experience performing or interpreting power system studies using ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYME, ASPEN, or similar tools.
- Experience serving as a technical leader, subject matter expert, lead electrical engineer, or engineering manager.
- Experience with utility systems, power generation facilities, transmission and distribution systems, test facilities, or large industrial operations.
- Knowledge of protection systems, relay coordination, grounding design, power quality, and electrical system reliability.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and construction projects.
- Familiarity with electrical equipment testing, commissioning, and infrastructure modernization programs.
- Knowledge of applicable standards and codes including NEC, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, and familiarity with IEC or other international standards.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Who Will Be Successful
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in power systems with practical engineering judgment, strong leadership skills, and a passion for solving complex infrastructure challenges. Success in this role requires the ability to influence across organizations, balance strategic and hands-on responsibilities, and serve as a trusted advisor for critical electrical infrastructure supporting GE Vernova's test operations.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on November 11, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
Candidates should be aware that this role involves a client's critical infrastructure; shortlisted candidates would therefore be subject to heightened security checks as directed by our clients. All personal data will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in accordance with our data protection policies, solely for recruitment and security purposes.
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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering senior manager jobs across South Carolina.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering from an accredited South Carolina or national institution
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
- Ten or more years of progressive engineering experience including team or department leadership
- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams in manufacturing, defense, or aerospace environments
- Proficiency with project lifecycle management, budgeting, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination
- Familiarity with quality standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or IATF 16949 common in South Carolina industries
Engineering Senior Manager Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering senior manager in South Carolina?
The path typically begins with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, followed by years of progressively senior technical and leadership roles. In South Carolina, many employers in aerospace and manufacturing expect candidates to hold or be eligible for a Professional Engineer license through the South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Advancement into senior management generally comes from leading project teams, managing program budgets, and building a record of cross-functional leadership within engineering-heavy industries.
Which companies hire engineering senior managers in South Carolina?
Employers hiring engineering senior managers in South Carolina right now include GE Vernova, Lockheed Martin, and Sargent & Lundy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. South Carolina's aerospace and automotive manufacturing base means large facility operators and their Tier 1 suppliers consistently represent the highest volume of senior engineering management openings.
Which South Carolina cities have the most engineering senior manager jobs?
The cities with the most engineering senior manager openings in South Carolina are Greenville, Aiken, and Anderson. Charleston's defense and aerospace presence, anchored by Boeing's major assembly operations, drives demand there, while Greenville's position as the center of South Carolina's automotive corridor, including the BMW manufacturing complex in nearby Spartanburg, generates consistent openings, and Columbia benefits from state government, utilities, and defense contracting activity.
Are there remote engineering senior manager jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical fields, since engineering senior managers often oversee physical facilities, production lines, or on-site teams. About 67% of engineering senior manager openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common than fully remote. The portions of the role most compatible with remote work include program planning, budget oversight, vendor coordination, and senior reporting responsibilities.
How can I get hired as a engineering senior manager in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a senior engineering individual-contributor role at a large South Carolina manufacturer or defense contractor before transitioning into management. Boeing's North Charleston operations and BMW's Spartanburg plant both run structured engineering development programs that create pipelines into team leadership. Lateral moves from roles like lead engineer, principal engineer, or engineering program coordinator are the most common doorways. Holding or actively pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens a candidate's case considerably.
Where can I find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to engineering senior manager jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state's aerospace, manufacturing, defense, and utilities sectors. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly without creating a profile or signing up.
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