PROJECT ENGINEER

Fountain Services, LLC (https://fountainelectric.com/) is an established industry leader in the electrical trade, with offices in Spindale, Charlotte, Hickory, and Asheville, North Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina. We serve customers and projects spread across the western, piedmont, and metrolina regions of North Carolina, and the upstate of South Carolina.

Over the course of our 75-year history, we have built our reputation as a company focused on the training, development, and personal growth of our workforce. We look for candidates with a commitment and desire to continue their own career development, and who are a fit for a company culture based upon core values of honesty and integrity, mutual respect, pursuit of excellence, and personal accountability. If this describes you, we want to help you maximize your potential.

We are currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Project Engineer, in our Spindale and Charlotte, NC offices. We offer competitive pay and, after a 90-day introductory period, comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid vacation, and 401k retirement plan with employer matching.

Education/Training for Project Engineer

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  High School diploma or GED required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or other relevant field preferred
• Relevant licenses or certifications preferred

Experience/Education for Project Engineer

These are entry level positions for candidates with a relevant associate’s or bachelor’s degree (engineering or construction management). Candidates without relevant post-secondary education should have a minimum of two years of professional experience in commercial or industrial construction, project engineering, project management, estimating, or other relevant field. Experience specific to the electrical trade or electrical engineering is, of course, beneficial. Pay will be based upon experience and qualifications.

Specific Skills/Duties/Proficiencies for Project Engineer

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  Strong computer, data entry, and data analysis skills, including proficiency with AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, Microsoft Projects and Excel, and/or Bluebeam, or willingness to enroll in classes to gain proficiency
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and schematics
• Attention to detail, organization, strong mathematical skills, and ability to multi-task
• Assist in the development of designs and specifications for components of the electrical scope of work on commercial and industrial construction projects
• Analyze construction drawings to identify opportunities for engineered solutions to installation issues
• Provide administrative support to project management teams, including scheduling, budgeting, and tracking

Additional Requirements and/or Expectations for Project Engineer

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  Must pass a mandatory pre-employment drug screen
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation