Electrical Engineer - Lead Design & Ownership (ESOP)

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.

Palmetto Engineering & Consulting

Piedmont, SC

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.

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.

You’ll work on a variety of industrial projects, taking ownership of design, client interaction, and project execution from start to finish.

What You’ll Do

• Lead our excellent electrical design team by supporting our clients and customers with project concept, scope development, proposal preparation, and coordinating the development of construction documents.
• Coordinate daily with our well-established professional design partners to provide 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 like to hear from you.

PEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.