What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Fountain Services Llc?
Electrical Engineer
Fountain Services, LLC
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 invest in our people through ongoing training, continuing education, and leadership development. Your success is our success.
● Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative and respectful workplace that values professionalism, teamwork, and innovation.
● Community Impact: Active sponsorship of youth sports, nonprofits, and workforce development boards.
● Benefits:
○ Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience
○ Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
○ Paid time off and holidays
○ 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
○ Tuition reimbursement and technical/leadership training
○ Company-sponsored team-building events and activities
○ Partial relocation reimbursement for highly qualified candidates willing to relocate
Your Role: Electrical Engineer
Based in our Spindale, NC home office, the Electrical Engineer will play a key role in supporting commercial and industrial construction projects. You will contribute to electrical system design, engineering support, and the overall performance and productivity of field installations.
Key Responsibilities
●Read, interpret, and apply construction documents, drawings, and schematics
●Develop detailed designs and technical specifications for electrical systems
●Identify and recommend engineered solutions to field challenges
●Contribute to project planning, layout, and installation strategies
●Support the implementation of prefabrication techniques for efficiency
●Collaborate with field teams to improve installation productivity
●Utilize tools such as AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, Microsoft Projects, Excel, Bluebeam,Procore, and/or ConEst
●Maintain accuracy, attention to detail, and alignment with project goals
●Work as part of a collaborative engineering and construction team
Minimum Requirements
●Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
●Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
●Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
Preferred Qualifications
●5 years of experience in electrical engineering for commercial and/or industrialconstruction projects
●Background in project engineering, estimating, pre-fabrication, or project controls
●Proficiency with AutoCAD, BIM/Revit, Procore, or similar tools
●Strong organizational and communication skills
●Demonstrated ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary teams
Portfolio
Our engineering and operations teams have contributed to high-profile electrical projects across the region. Some of our most complex and valuable projects 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
Explore our full project portfolio: https://fountainelectric.com/portfolio
Our Four Keys to Success
At Fountain Services, all employees 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 looking for professionals who want to build a long-term career in a company that values growth, integrity, and high performance. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you
