Engineering Manager $15,000 Sign On

Fountain Electric Services • Hickory, NC • 1w ago

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: https://fountainelectric.com/portfolio

Our Four Keys to Success

All employees at Fountain Services commit to:

Show up every day on time

Appreciate instruction from leaders

Let your work ethic speak for you

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!

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