Senior Electrical Engineer - Lead, ESOP, Industrial

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

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.