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In pursuit of our vision of fostering top-notch AI Infra EPC Solution Provider, SK ecoengineering has established and implemented various programs based on SKMS, the very foundation of SK Group's management, as well as Core Values and Epiculture, which represent our unique corporate culture to create a better world. We support employees' growth in three main pillars: Competency, Value, and Leadership, as we seek to achieve both external growth through improved employee performance and internal growth that will drive the organization's long-term development.
The competency development program for employees consists of the Essential Course, which is a general knowledge course that all SK ecoengineering employees must understand, and the Advanced Course, which is an in-depth course that individuals take electively depending on their business/job/role.
| Category | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Course | Financial Story | people | 580 | 658 | 659 | 695 |
| New EPC Methodology | people | 438 | 123 | 157 | 171 | |
| ESG Mandatory Training | people | 971 | 1,223 | 1,280 | 1,295 | |
| Advanced Course | Biz. | people | 256 | 481 | 551 | 585 |
| New EPC | people | 305 | 616 | 815 | 839 | |
| Tech. | people | 107 | 78 | 235 | 395 | |
| Mgmt. | people | 162 | 19 | 29 | 33 | |
Operated in collaboration with Sungkyunkwan University, the Department of High-Tech Solutions
focuses on enhancing practical expertise in high-tech construction engineering, including
semiconductor and data center construction, as well as providing DX-based convergence education.
Established in September 2022 as a contract-based master’s program for SK ecoengineering
employees, the program continues to evolve as a professional course for cultivating globally
competitive, practice-oriented engineers who can meet the growing demands of the high-tech
construction industry.
Since the department was established in 2022, cohort enrollments have been 10 in the first
cohort, 9 in the second, 4 in the third, and 2 in the fourth (2025), underscoring our continued
commitment to fostering future‑oriented talent in smart construction.
| Category | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total hours of training | hours | 47,790 | 45,298 | 27,477 | 27,396 |
| Training hours per person | hours | 34 | 31 | 24 | 44 |
| Total cost of training | KRW 10,000 | 131,692 | 126,269 | 98,409 | 18,471 |
| Training cost per person | KRW 10,000 | 98 | 87 | 85 | 30 |
SK ecoengineering has established a talent development pipeline to effectively "identify, select, secure, and place" talent. To support the continuous growth of all employees and build an optimized talent pool, SK ecoengineering conducts regular organizational assessments to evaluate employees' competencies and aptitudes. Meanwhile, entry-level recruitment is conducted through internship-linked and open hiring programs, while experienced professionals are secured through ongoing and open recruitment, ensuring a steady influx of talent. Through our Junior Talent hiring program*, SK ecoengineering continues to invest in future growth potential and contribute to youth employment opportunities. We also promote inclusive hiring practices, recruiting talent regardless of age, nationality, or background, with a focus on experience and expertise.
SK ecoengineering actively seeks talent with business and job function expertise to swiftly adapt to changing market conditions and create sustainable value. This program targets candidates with a bachelor's degree or higher and less than three years of work experience, ensuring they bring relevant industry and operational knowledge to their roles while providing new insights.
Organizational assessments, employee counseling, and long-term high-performance talent pools
Building core competencies through reskilling and upskilling programs
Acquiring new skills through talent acquisition| Category | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hires 1) | People | 342 | 124 | 51 | 9 |
SK Ecoengineering is committed to enhancing employee diversity as a key driver of competitiveness and social value realization. To bolster diversity and equity in our recruitment process, we have expanded direct recruitment and increased the employment of persons with disabilities through special recruitment programs. For employees with disabilities, we are promoting the creation of new jobs that go beyond simply meeting employment indicators and support their independence and self-fulfillment. To this end, we offer jobs at our headquarters and in our sites, and continue to collaborate with various stakeholders.
Disability Employment Rate
2.0%
Female Employee Ratio
14%
| Category | Unit | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | People | 1,408 | 1,439 | 1,164 | 614 |
| Male | People | 1,215 | 1,242 | 1,001 | 507 |
| Female | People | 193 | 197 | 163 | 107 |
| Female Employee Ratio | People | 14% | 14% | 14% | 17% |
| Disability Employment Rate | People | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 3.4% |
SK ecoengineering is committed to enhancing employee well-being by designing diverse benefits programs that consider both leisure activities and life cycles. We continuously improve the work environment and enhance support for work-life balance.
Employee performance evaluations are conducted objectively based on fair procedures and data-driven assessments. To ensure transparency, employees complete a self-review, receive timely feedback, and have their performance continuously managed. In addition to an absolute evaluation system, SK ecoengineering incorporates our "Core Values" into the performance review process. This approach fosters a culture of mutual success, ensures that employees' efforts are recognized throughout the goal-setting, execution, and outcome stages, and ultimately enhances organizational performance.
From a compensation perspective, SK ecoengineering ensures fair rewards by reflecting roles and performance contributions. To recognize and reward both individual and organizational achievements, we operate a performance-based incentive bonus system, which is awarded annually to all employees, including non-regular workers.
SK ecoengineering operates various programs and policies to promote work-life balance, focusing
on "work & growth, work & leisure, and work & family." To foster a flexible and
autonomous work culture, we implement flexible work hours, a desk-sharing system, and remote
work options, allowing employees to diversify their work locations and schedules while
maintaining productivity.
For employee development, SK ecoengineering offers mySUNI, SK Group’s online education platform,
as well as graduate school support programs and language courses. From a work-family balance
perspective, SK ecoengineering has diversified support programs to cater to employees' needs at
different life stages. We operate family-friendly benefits, including expanded parental leave,
new pregnancy and childbirth support programs, and maternity protection policies. Additionally,
we offer the Happy Umbrella Loan, workplace childcare centers, and expanded health checkups for
spouses and immediate family members to further support employees and their families.
Additionally, our canteen is stocked with coffee and tea, for employees at any time.
To address employee stress and post-pandemic mental health recovery, SK ecoengineering has
provided professional psychological counseling services for employees, spouses, and children
since June 2022.
We have also operated various recognition programs, including the SUPEX Awards, Good Impact
Awards, and Small Success Case Awards, and plan to expand them further through a wider range of
programs and initiatives.
In addition, through the Management Development Council, an official labor-management
consultative body, employees and management communicate on a regular basis.
We also actively operate various channels, such as Town Hall Meetings and Comm.Day, to listen
broadly to employees’ opinions and promote two-way communication.