Senior Electrical Engineer

Palmetto Engineering & Consulting; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Palmetto Engineering & Consulting (PEC) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our tight-knit electrical team in Piedmont, SC. The role offers ownership through ESOP and a clear path to lead a project portfolio from concept through construction on industrial facilities.

You'll own design, client interactions, and project execution, mentored during a planned succession, with opportunities to grow while delivering practical, high-impact solutions for industrial clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience, primarily in industrial electrical design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or on track to obtain licensure.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and applicable codes.

Responsibilities

• Help lead our electrical design team—supporting clients with project concept, scope development, proposal preparation, and the coordination of construction documents
• Design electrical systems, including power distribution, motor controls, and industrial facility systems
• Develop drawings, specifications, and calculations (one-lines, load studies, and similar)
• Coordinate daily with our well-established design partners to deliver successful projects
• Conduct site visits and field investigations, and work directly with clients
• Support construction through site visits, RFIs, submittals, and troubleshooting

Skills

Ownership & leadership

Independent work

Project management

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

PEC is a 150-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 a chance to join a smaller, collaborative team where your work genuinely matters—and where you share in the results.

Palmetto Engineering & Consulting (PEC)

• Piedmont, SC

Full-time, on-site

About Us

PEC is a 150-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 a chance to join a smaller, collaborative team where your work genuinely matters—and where you share in the results.

The Role

We're seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our three-person electrical team. The role is driven by the planned retirement of a senior engineer, who will remain on board to mentor and transition responsibilities—creating a rare, high-visibility opportunity to step into a lead role with real runway to grow into it. You'll take ownership of design, client interaction, and project execution from concept through construction on a variety of industrial projects.

What You'll Do

• Help lead our electrical design team—supporting clients with project concept, scope development, proposal preparation, and the coordination of construction documents
• Design electrical systems, including power distribution, motor controls, and industrial facility systems
• Develop drawings, specifications, and calculations (one-lines, load studies, and similar)
• Coordinate daily with our well-established design partners to deliver successful projects
• Conduct site visits and field investigations, 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
• 6+ years of experience, primarily in industrial electrical design—strong mid-career candidates ready to grow into the lead role are encouraged to apply
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or on track to obtain licensure
• Strong working knowledge of the NEC and applicable codes
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar tools
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects

Why This Role Stands Out

• Employee ownership (ESOP): share directly in the company's long-term success
• Real impact: hands-on involvement in projects from concept through construction
• Small-team environment: no silos—your voice and expertise carry weight
• Clear growth path: step into the lead role in the near term as part of a planned, mentored succession
• Established design partners and long-standing 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 and holidays
• Professional development support

PEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.