Electrical Engineer

Palmetto Engineering & Consulting; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development support

Job summary

Palmetto Engineering & Consulting in Piedmont, SC is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead their electrical design team. The role offers a unique opportunity due to the retirement of a senior engineer, requiring strong knowledge of electrical systems and the NEC. Candidates should have over 10 years of industrial design experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. The position promises career growth, employee ownership, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience, primarily in industrial electrical design.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and applicable codes.
• Must hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license or be able to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design team by supporting clients and customers.
• Design electrical systems, including power distribution and motor controls.
• Conduct site visits and field investigations.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Project management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

About Us

Palmetto Engineering & Consulting (PEC) is a 160‑person, employee‑owned (ESOP) engineering consulting firm delivering practical solutions in electrical, telecommunications, and infrastructure design. If you’re coming from a large corporate environment and want less bureaucracy, more ownership, and real impact, this is an opportunity to join a smaller, collaborative team where your work truly matters. Piedmont, SC.

The Role

We’re seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our three‑person electrical team. This role is driven by the upcoming retirement of a senior engineer, creating a unique opportunity to step into a high‑visibility, high‑impact position.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the electrical design team by supporting clients and customers with project concept, scope development, proposal preparation, and coordination of construction documents;
• Coordinate daily with professional design partners to deliver successful projects;
• Design electrical systems, including power distribution, motor controls, and industrial facility systems;
• Develop drawings, specifications, and calculations (one‑lines, load studies, etc.);
• Conduct site visits and field investigations;
• Collaborate with internal teams and work directly with clients;
• Support construction through site visits, RFIs, submittals, and troubleshooting.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering;
• 10+ years of experience, primarily in industrial electrical design;
• Strong knowledge of NEC and applicable codes;
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools;
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects;
• Must hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license or be able to obtain licensure.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Employee ownership (ESOP) – share in the company’s long‑term success;
• Real impact – direct involvement in projects from concept through construction;
• Small team environment – no silos, your voice and expertise matter;
• Career growth – opportunity to lead the electrical engineering team in the near term, with a clear path to full leadership as part of a planned succession;
• Established design partners and long‑term relationships with industrial clients.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance;
• Disability and life insurance;
• 401(k) retirement plan;
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP);
• Paid time off & holidays;
• Professional development support.

Join Us

If you’re ready to move away from corporate red tape and into a role where you can own your work, grow your career, and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

PEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.