Knighten Electric

Company Overview

Knighten Electric is a locally owned, full-service electrical contracting firm with over two decades of experience serving the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
With a career spanning over 25 years, Oree Knighten has gained experience in domestic, industrial, and factory sectors.
Prior to relocating to South Carolina, he served as an electrical superintendent at a salt mine in Louisiana for more than a decade.
In this role, he oversaw the electrical program, developed safety protocols, designed programmable logic controls, and supervised a team.
Wanting to become self-employed and prioritize family time, he relocated with his family to the Lowcountry to launch Knighten Electric.
Amanda and Oree Knighten are the proud owners of Knighten Electric.
Amanda contributes her background in communications and sales to the construction industry in South Carolina.
With over 24 years in the electrical industry, Oree has a wealth of experience.
He began his career by learning the trade through residential and commercial service calls while enrolled in a five-year electrical training program.
He advanced his career in diverse commercial and industrial settings, such as a paper mill, a nuclear power plant, and a salt mine.
Oree transitioned into project management, where he learned the significance of adhering to budgets and timelines.
Before relocating to SC, Oree served as the Electrical Superintendent for a salt mine, where he furthered his education in programmable logic controls.
After visiting the Bluffton/Hilton Head area, the Knightens decided it was time for a change and to pursue their dream of self-employment in a new state.