Structural Engineer Jobs in South Carolina

Structural Engineer jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, where infrastructure growth, military installation projects, and a steady flow of industrial and manufacturing development keep demand consistent across seniority levels. Firms like Jacobs, Benesch, and the engineering divisions of Fluor maintain active presences in the state and hire from entry-level to senior project engineer. Bridge and transportation work, building structural design, and industrial facility engineering are the most consistently sought specialties. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles48
Top employerThomas & Hutton
Top cityGreenville, SC
Cities hiring11
Work type61% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Boeing
Senior Structural Analysis Engineer
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Senior Structural Analysis Engineer
Boeing
North Charleston, South Carolina
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$127k - $171k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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STV Group
Structural (Bridge) Engineer
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Structural (Bridge) Engineer
STV Group
North Charleston, South Carolina
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$76k.92 - $87k.34/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree

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General Dynamics Electric Boat
Engineer I - Structural
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Engineer I - Structural
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Florence, South Carolina
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Tetra Tech
Design Professional Engineer – Solid Waste Facilities (Site Civil, Structural or Mechanical experience) – Charleston, SC
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Design Professional Engineer – Solid Waste Facilities (Site Civil, Structural or Mechanical experience) – Charleston, SC
Tetra Tech
Charleston, South Carolina
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Structural Engineer Jobs by City in South Carolina

Where South Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbia
7 jobs
Charleston
7 jobs
Mount Pleasant
7 jobs
North Charleston
3 jobs
Aiken
2 jobs
Lexington
2 jobs
Cayce
1 job
Pelzer
1 job

Structural Engineer Job Market in South Carolina

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

Who's Hiring

Thomas & Hutton
Thomas & Hutton4 open roles
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors4 open roles
RIMEPRO
RIMEPRO3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Agriculture & Farming

What South Carolina Employers Look For

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

  • Active South Carolina Professional Engineer license or eligibility for reciprocal licensure
  • Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Proficiency in structural analysis software such as RISA, SAP2000, or ETABS
  • Experience with ASCE 7 load requirements and IBC building code compliance
  • Ability to produce and review structural drawings and specifications independently
  • Strong written communication skills for client reports and regulatory submissions

Structural Engineer Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a structural engineer in South Carolina?

To practice as a structural engineer in South Carolina, you must obtain a Professional Engineer license through the South Carolina Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. The path begins with an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulating the required years of progressive experience, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam.

Which companies hire structural engineers in South Carolina?

South Carolina structural engineer roles are posted by Thomas & Hutton, Hargrove Engineers + Constructors, and RIMEPRO and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The state's military installations, port infrastructure, and growing industrial corridor around the Upstate and Lowcountry regions attract a consistent mix of large engineering firms and specialized consultancies.

Which South Carolina cities have the most structural engineer jobs?

Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston account for the greatest concentration of structural engineer openings in South Carolina. Charleston's port expansion and military projects at Joint Base Charleston drive demand in the Lowcountry, Columbia's state government and university infrastructure sustains a steady pipeline in the Midlands, and Greenville's manufacturing and industrial growth in the Upstate supports a strong consulting and in-house engineering market.

Are there remote structural engineer jobs in South Carolina?

Yes, but they're uncommon. Structural engineering requires frequent site visits, drawing reviews, and coordination with contractors, which limits how much of the work translates to fully remote arrangements. About 39% of structural engineer openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those that are tend to involve design-focused or analysis-heavy phases where field presence is not required daily.

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

The most realistic entry path is a junior or staff engineer role at a civil or structural consulting firm, which are common throughout Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville. Firms like Jacobs and regional consultancies regularly bring on new graduates who have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam. A strong academic portfolio of structural design projects and internship experience at a South Carolina DOT contractor or university facilities department can substitute for direct professional experience in many cases.

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

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

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