Electrical Engineer with PE

Fountain Electric & Services LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $15,000

Relocation Assistance

Performance-Based Bonuses

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Opportunities

Leadership Development Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company Events & Team Building Activit

Job summary

Fountain Services, a Southeast electrical contractor, seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead its Engineering Department on major commercial and industrial construction projects across the Southeast.

You will mentor 8–10 engineers, set priorities, provide technical direction, and collaborate with project management, VDC/BIM, field operations, and leadership to deliver high-quality, constructible solutions on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program
• 8+ years of electrical engineering and/or commercial or industrial electrical construction experience
• Experience leading, mentoring, or managing engineering professionals
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution systems and commercial electrical construction
• Strong knowledge of electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and construction documents
• Working knowledge of NEC requirements and electrical construction practices
• Strong understanding of constructability, project sequencing, and field installation
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical and construction issues
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, project managers, field personnel, and executive leadership
• Experience improving department processes, standards, workflows, or quality systems

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop an Engineering team of approximately 8–10 professionals
• Establish priorities and assign engineering resources based on project schedules, workload, and company needs
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to engineers and project teams
• Review engineering deliverables for accuracy, quality, constructability, and field usability
• Support engineers in resolving complex design, coordination, and construction challenges
• Partner with Project Management, Estimating, VDC/BIM, Field Operations, Prefabrication, Procurement, and Executive Leadership
• Improve engineering processes, standards, workflows, and quality control
• Establish consistent engineering practices and expectations across projects
• Identify opportunities to improve constructability, efficiency, prefabrication, and project execution
• Support Design-Build and Design-Assist projects from concept through completion
• Provide technical input on electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and construction documents
• Assist with value engineering and technical solutions that improve project outcomes and control costs
• Help identify engineering and project risks before they impact construction
• Use project schedules and construction priorities to guide engineering deliverables
• Monitor department workload, performance, quality, and project support
• Foster accountability, collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement within the Engineering team
• Work with Executive Leadership to develop the Engineering Department and support the company's continued growth

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Revizto

BIM/VDC coordination platforms

Procore

Microsoft Project

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Location: Spindale, NC (Company Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, In-person

Salary: $110,000 – $160,000 (Based on Experience)

• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Relocation Assistance Available for Highly Qualified Candidates

Lead and Strengthen the Engineering Team Behind Landmark Electrical Construction Projects

Fountain Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead and strengthen our Engineering Department supporting major commercial and industrial electrical construction projects throughout the Southeast.

This is a department leadership role focused on people, technical guidance, problem-solving, quality, and continuous improvement. You will lead a team of approximately 8–10 engineering professionals while partnering closely with Project Management, Estimating, VDC/BIM, Field Operations, Prefabrication, and Executive Leadership.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with strong electrical construction experience who can develop people, establish effective engineering processes, provide technical direction, and help the Engineering team deliver the support our construction projects need to succeed.

Projects You'll Help Support

Our Engineering team supports projects ranging from several million dollars to more than $30 million, including:

• Charlotte Spectrum Center – $34 Million
• Appalachian State University Residence Halls – $22 Million
• Kimpton Hotel Arras
• Greenville Drive Stadium
• Ballantyne Reimagined – Stream Park & The Amp

Along with healthcare, manufacturing, industrial, education, municipal, and commercial projects throughout North and South Carolina.

What You'll Do

As the Electrical Engineer, you will lead the Engineering Department and provide the technical direction, resources, and support needed to help our construction teams successfully deliver complex electrical projects.

Responsibilities Include

• Lead, mentor, and develop an Engineering team of approximately 8–10 professionals
• Establish priorities and assign engineering resources based on project schedules, workload, and company needs
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to engineers and project teams
• Review engineering deliverables for accuracy, quality, constructability, and field usability
• Support engineers in resolving complex design, coordination, and construction challenges
• Partner with Project Management, Estimating, VDC/BIM, Field Operations, Prefabrication, Procurement, and Executive Leadership
• Improve engineering processes, standards, workflows, and quality control
• Establish consistent engineering practices and expectations across projects
• Identify opportunities to improve constructability, efficiency, prefabrication, and project execution
• Support Design-Build and Design-Assist projects from concept through completion
• Provide technical input on electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and construction documents
• Assist with value engineering and technical solutions that improve project outcomes and control costs
• Help identify engineering and project risks before they impact construction
• Use project schedules and construction priorities to guide engineering deliverables
• Monitor department workload, performance, quality, and project support
• Foster accountability, collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement within the Engineering team
• Work with Executive Leadership to develop the Engineering Department and support the company's continued growth

What We're Looking For

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program
• 8+ years of electrical engineering and/or commercial or industrial electrical construction experience
• Experience leading, mentoring, or managing engineering professionals
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution systems and commercial electrical construction
• Strong knowledge of electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and construction documents
• Working knowledge of NEC requirements and electrical construction practices
• Strong understanding of constructability, project sequencing, and field installation
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex technical and construction issues
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with engineers, project managers, field personnel, and executive leadership
• Experience improving department processes, standards, workflows, or quality systems

Technical Experience

Experience With Construction And Engineering Technology Such As

• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Bluebeam
• Navisworks
• Revizto
• BIM/VDC coordination platforms
• Procore
• Microsoft Project
• Other electrical engineering, design, and construction software

Why Join Fountain Services

Since 1946, Fountain Services has earned a reputation as one of the Southeast's premier electrical contractors by investing in our employees and delivering exceptional work.

This Position Offers The Opportunity To

• Lead and develop an established Engineering Department
• Influence company-wide engineering standards and processes
• Work on landmark commercial and industrial projects
• Collaborate directly with Project Management, Operations, VDC/BIM, Prefabrication, and Executive Leadership
• Solve complex technical and construction challenges
• Drive innovation, prefabrication, and continuous improvement
• Help shape the future of a growing company
• Build a long-term career with a financially strong organization

Benefits

We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive Salary
• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• Performance-Based Bonuses
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Events & Team Building Activities

About Fountain Services

Founded in 1946, Fountain Services is one of the Southeast's leading electrical contractors with offices throughout North and South Carolina.

We specialize in commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, municipal, manufacturing, and design-build electrical construction. Our success is built on quality craftsmanship, long-term customer relationships, and investing in the people who make it all possible.

Pay Range: $110,000 USD - $160,000 USD