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: We offer a North Carolina-accredited and Registered Apprenticeship Program. Employees have access to leadership training, including Foreman and Superintendent Academies, and clear pathways for advancement. Tuition reimbursement and bi-annual performance reviews support long-term development.
• Supportive Culture: We foster a work environment that values well-being, professional respect, and collaborative leadership.
• Community Engagement: Our company is actively involved in local communities. We sponsor youth sports programs, nonprofits, and support civic organizations through economic and workforce development boards.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages with performance-based bonuses and opportunities for promotion
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and continued education opportunities
• Leadership development programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-sponsored events and team-building activities

Your Role: Engineering Manager

The 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
• Identify and 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
• Maintain high standards for 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 to relocate to and/or commute to the Spindale, NC office

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 – 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 agreed time frame)
• 5–7 years of electrical engineering experience in commercial and/or industrial construction
• Foundational leadership or team coordination experience
• Proficiency in engineering and construction management software
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Level II – Senior 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 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
• Deep expertise in prefabrication strategies, project controls, and construction execution
• Ability to mentor engineers, influence technical direction, and partner with executive leadership

Portfolio

We deliver some of the highest-value and most complex electrical projects in the region. Examples of our work include:

• 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 more projects on our portfolio page: https://fountainelectric.com/portfolio

Our Four Keys to Success

All employees at Fountain Services, from apprentices to project managers, commit to:

• Show up every day on time
• Appreciate instruction from leaders
• Let your work ethic speak for you
• Retain knowledge

We are looking for professionals who want to build a long-term career with a company that values growth, integrity, and high performance.

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