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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER

About Fountain Services, LLC

Established in 1946, Fountain Services, LLC has been a trusted leader in the electrical contracting industry for over 75 years. With offices across North and South Carolina, we specialize in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services.

Our mission is to empower employees through ongoing training, career development, and a culture of integrity, accountability, and mutual respect.

We don't just build electrical systems - we build careers.

Why Join Fountain Services?
Career Growth: Structured leadership pathways, tuition reimbursement, and bi-annual performance reviews.
Supportive Culture: Work in an environment that values employees, fosters leadership, and encourages professional development at all levels.
Community Engagement: Active sponsorship of youth sports, nonprofits, and workforce development boards.
Benefits:
$15,000 sign-on bonus
Partial relocation expense reimbursement for highly qualified candidates
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
Paid holidays and PTO
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement and continued education support
Company-sponsored events and team-building activities

Your Role: Electrical Engineering Manager

The Electrical Engineering Manager will lead our internal engineering team and drive technical execution across a wide range of commercial and industrial construction projects. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and collaboration and communication skills.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000, depending on qualifications and experience

Reimbursement of a portion of relocation expenses for a highly qualified candidate willing to relocate

Key Responsibilities
Lead, manage, and support the growth of an 8-10 person staff in the engineering department
Read and interpret construction documents, drawings, schematics, and designs
Design and develop specifications for electrical systems on commercial and industrial projects
Identify and implement engineered solutions to field challenges
Promote the use of pre-fabrication and innovative electrical installation techniques
Collaborate with project teams to improve installation efficiency and productivity
Use tools such as AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, Microsoft Projects, Excel, Bluebeam, Procore, and/or ConEst to support project planning and execution
Ensure alignment with project scope, timelines, and cost targets
Maintain high standards of documentation, detail orientation, and team collaboration

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license
Minimum 5 years of electrical engineering experience in commercial and/or industrial construction
Additional experience in project management, estimating, prefabrication, or project controls is a plus
Proficient in engineering software and construction management tools
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen

Must be willing and able to relocate and/or commute to our Spindale, NC office location

Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing or scaling an engineering department
Hands-on knowledge of prefabrication workflows for electrical systems
Familiarity with a multi-project, multi-discipline construction environment

Portfolio

Our engineering and project teams support some of the largest and most complex projects in the region, including:
Charlotte Spectrum Center - Charlotte, NC - $34 million
Kimpton Hotel Arras - Asheville, NC - $7.7 million
Appalachian State University Residence Halls - Boone, NC - $22 million
Greenville Drive Stadium - Greenville, SC - $3 million
Ballantyne Reimagined - Stream Park and The Amp - Charlotte, NC - $3.7 million

View our portfolio:

Our Four Keys to Success

All employees at Fountain Services commit to:

1. Show up every day on time

2. Appreciate instruction from leaders

3. Let your work ethic speak for you

4. Retain knowledge

We're seeking professionals who want to build a lasting career with a company that values growth, integrity, and excellence.

If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!