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Fountain Electric Services Electrical Engineering Manager in Spindale, North Carolina
Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually
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:
Showing up every day on time
Appreciating instruction from leaders
Letting work ethic speak for itself
Retaining and applying knowledge
Why Join Fountain Services?
Career Growth
S tructured 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 person engineering 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
General Requirements (All Levels)
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.