Safety Engineer Jobs in South Carolina

Safety engineer jobs in South Carolina are consistently active, concentrated in manufacturing, chemical processing, nuclear energy, and construction sectors that define the state's industrial economy at every level from entry-level safety coordinator to senior process safety specialist. The largest hiring markets are Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville, where employers like Michelin, Nucor, and Dominion Energy maintain long-standing safety operations. Process safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental health and safety are the most in-demand specialties across these markets. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles12
Top employer3M
Top cityGreenville, SC
Cities hiring11
Work type83% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in engineering

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GE Vernova
Product Safety Engineer
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Product Safety Engineer
GE Vernova
Greenville, South Carolina
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$98k - $164k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Syensqo
Health, Safety & Environmental Engineer Internship
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Syensqo
Added 1w ago
Health, Safety & Environmental Engineer Internship
Syensqo
Piedmont, South Carolina
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
$22 - $24/hr

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Lennox International
Safety Engineer IV
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Safety Engineer IV
Lennox International
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Customer Service
Customer Support
Bachelor's degree in engineering
5,001-10,000

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Cummins
Machine Safety Engineer - Senior
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Cummins
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Machine Safety Engineer - Senior
Cummins
York, South Carolina
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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3M
Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer – Greenville, SC
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3M
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Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Engineer – Greenville, SC
3M
Greenville, South Carolina
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
$124k - $152k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Safety Engineer Jobs by City in South Carolina

Where South Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Greenville
2 jobs
York
1 job
Aiken
1 job
Welcome
1 job
Piedmont
1 job
Greenwood
1 job
Rock Hill
1 job
Charleston
1 job
Orangeburg
1 job

Safety Engineer Job Market in South Carolina

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

Who's Hiring

3M
3M1 open role
Cummins
Cummins1 open role
Syensqo
Syensqo1 open role

What South Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in safety engineer jobs across South Carolina.

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, engineering, or a closely related technical field
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential recognized by South Carolina employers
  • Experience applying OSHA standards in manufacturing, construction, or chemical processing environments
  • Familiarity with South Carolina OSHA State Plan requirements and inspection procedures
  • Ability to conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning
  • Proficiency with safety management systems and regulatory compliance documentation

Safety Engineer Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a safety engineer in South Carolina?

Start with a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial engineering, or a related field, then gain practical experience in a regulated industry such as manufacturing or chemical processing. South Carolina follows federal OSHA rather than operating its own separate licensing board for safety engineers, but most employers require or strongly prefer the Certified Safety Professional credential from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Entry roles in plant safety, EHS coordination, or construction compliance are the most common starting points.

Which companies hire safety engineers in South Carolina?

South Carolina safety engineer roles are posted by 3M, Cummins, and Syensqo and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. South Carolina's concentration of automotive suppliers, tire manufacturers, steel producers, and nuclear facilities means demand is spread across both large global companies and mid-size industrial employers.

Which South Carolina cities have the most safety engineer jobs?

Greenville, York, and Aiken have the most safety engineer openings in South Carolina. Columbia draws demand through state government facilities and healthcare systems, Charleston's port operations and Boeing manufacturing create steady industrial safety needs, and Greenville anchors the Upstate's dense concentration of automotive and advanced manufacturing plants that include BMW, Michelin, and their supply chains.

Are there remote safety engineer jobs in South Carolina?

Yes, but they're rare. Safety engineering is fundamentally a field-based role requiring physical presence for inspections, hazard assessments, and incident response. About 17% of safety engineer openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how little of the core work translates to off-site arrangements. The portions most suited to remote work include compliance documentation, training development, and regulatory reporting.

How can I get hired as a safety engineer in South Carolina with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an EHS coordinator or safety technician role at one of South Carolina's large manufacturing or construction employers, where on-the-job exposure leads to full safety engineer responsibilities. Companies like Michelin and Nucor routinely hire recent graduates into plant safety associate programs. Pursuing an associate-level OSHA certification through the OSHA Training Institute and completing an internship with a Upstate automotive supplier or Charleston-area industrial contractor gives candidates a concrete edge over others without experience.

Where can I find and apply to safety engineer jobs in South Carolina?

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

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