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Electrical Engineering & Project Manager

Commercial & Industrial Electrical Construction | Leadership Opportunity

Location: Spindale, NC (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time

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

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

Lead the Engineering Side of Landmark Electrical Construction Projects

Fountain Services is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering & Project Manager to lead our Engineering Department and support the successful delivery of some of the Southeast's largest commercial and industrial electrical construction projects.

Whether your background is in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Project Management, Design-Build, Construction Management, or Electrical Operations, we're looking for an experienced leader who understands commercial construction, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to build and mentor a high-performing engineering team.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with executive leadership while influencing engineering standards, project execution, innovation, prefabrication, and the future growth of our company.

Projects You'll Help Deliver

Our engineering team supports projects ranging from several million dollars to over $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 our Engineering & Project Manager, you'll help lead the technical direction of our company while partnering closely with Operations, Estimating, Project Management, VDC/BIM, and Executive Leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead, mentor, and develop an engineering team of approximately 8–10 professionals
• Provide technical leadership for commercial and industrial electrical construction projects
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and construction documents
• Collaborate with Project Managers to improve constructability and project execution
• Develop value engineering solutions that improve efficiency and reduce project costs
• Support Design-Build projects from concept through completion
• Expand prefabrication, BIM coordination, and innovative construction practices
• Partner with estimating during project pursuits and budgeting
• Improve engineering processes, standards, and quality
• Support scheduling, planning, and technical problem-solving during construction
• Work directly with executive leadership to help grow the Engineering Department

Who We're Looking For

We're interested in experienced professionals from either an engineering or project management background.

You may be an excellent fit if you have experience as a:

• Electrical Engineering Manager
• Senior Electrical Engineer
• Principal Electrical Engineer
• Electrical Project Manager
• Senior Electrical Project Manager
• Design-Build Project Manager
• Preconstruction Manager
• Electrical Operations Manager
• Electrical Division Manager

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License preferred but not required
• 8+ years of commercial and/or industrial electrical construction experience
• Experience leading engineering teams, project teams, or major electrical construction projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems and commercial construction
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Project, BIM, or similar construction software
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to mentor employees and build collaborative teams

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 an established Engineering Department
• Influence company-wide engineering standards
• Work on landmark commercial and industrial projects
• Collaborate directly with executive leadership
• Drive innovation, prefabrication, and continuous improvement
• Help shape the future of a growing company
• Build long-term career growth 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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact on a respected and growing electrical contractor, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help build the next generation of electrical construction at Fountain Services.