Electrical Engineering Manager

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER

Full Time | Management
Spindale Office – Spindale, NC, US
Requisition ID: 8187

Salary Range: $110,000 – $160,000 Annually

Sign-On Bonus: $15,000.00

Partial Reimbursement of Relocation Expenses for Highly Qualified Candidates

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 construction and 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.

Portfolio Highlights

Our teams support some of the largest and most complex projects in the region, including:

• Charlotte Spectrum Center – Charlotte, NC – $34M
• Asheville Regional Airport expansion – Asheville, NC – $50.8M
• Kimpton Hotel Arras – Asheville, NC – $7.7M
• Appalachian State University Residence Halls – Boone, NC – $22M
• Greenville Drive Stadium – Greenville, SC – $3M
• Ballantyne Reimagined – Stream Park & The Amp – Charlotte, NC – $3.7M

View our portfolio: https://fountainelectric.com/portfolio

Experience Levels & Qualifications

This role is open to candidates with varying levels of experience. Final title, scope of responsibilities, and compensation will align with demonstrated skills and leadership capability.

Level I – Electrical Engineering Manager

Target Compensation: $110,000 – $125,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering(or related engineering field)
• Active Professional Engineering (P.E.) license (or ability to obtain within an agreedtimeframe)
• 5–7 years of electrical engineering experience in commercial and/or industrial construction
• Foundational leadership or team coordination experience
• Proficiencyin engineering and construction management software
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Level II – Senior Electrical Engineering Manager

Target Compensation: $125,000 – $145,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Active Professional Engineering (P.E.) license
• 7–10 years of progressive electrical engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or project scopes
• Experience with project management, estimating, prefabrication, and/or project controls
• Strong client communication and cross-functional leadership skills

Level III – Lead / Principal Electrical Engineering Manager

Target Compensation: $145,000 – $160,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Active Professional Engineering (P.E.) license
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in commercial and/or industrial construction
• Proven success leading complex, multi-project engineering organizations
• Deepexpertisein prefabrication strategies, project controls, and construction execution
• Ability to mentor engineers, influence technical direction, and partner with executive leadership

Our Four Keys to Success

All Fountain Services employees commit to:

1. Showing up every day on time

1. Appreciating instruction from leaders

1. Letting work ethic speak for itself

1. Retaining and applying knowledge

Why Join Fountain Services?

Career Growth

• Structured leadership pathways
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bi-annual performance reviews

Supportive Culture

• Employee-focused environment that values leadership, accountability, and professional development

Community Engagement

• Active sponsorship of youth sports, nonprofits, and workforce development boards

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

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 full-time, on-site role is based at our headquarters office in Spindale, NC and requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and effective collaboration across departments. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop an 8–10 personengineering team
• Read and interpret construction documents, drawings, schematics, and designs
• Design and develop electrical system specifications for commercial and industrial projects
• Identifyand implement engineered solutions to field challenges
• Promote prefabrication and innovative electrical installation methods
• Collaborate with project teams to improve installation efficiency and productivity
• Utilize tools such as AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, Microsoft Project, Excel, Bluebeam, Procore, and/or ConEst
• Ensure alignment with project scope, schedule, and cost targets
• Maintainhigh standardsfor documentation, quality, and cross-team collaboration

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Willingness torelocateto and/or commute to the Spindale, NC office

We’re seeking professionals who want to build a long-term career with a company that values growth, integrity, and excellence.

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