Knighten Electric

Company Overview

Knighten Electric is a locally owned, full-service electrical contracting firm with more than 20 years of experience serving the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
With a career spanning more than 25 years, Oree Knighten has worked in domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors.
Before moving to South Carolina, he held the position of 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 led 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.
With a background in communications and sales, Amanda enhances the construction sector in South Carolina.
With more than 24 years in the electrical industry, Oree has a wealth of experience.
Oree started his journey by gaining hands-on experience through residential and commercial service calls while participating in a five-year electrical training program.
His career progressed through various commercial and industrial environments, including a paper mill, a nuclear power plant, and a salt mine.
He moved into project management, gaining insights into the importance of staying on budget and meeting deadlines.
Prior to his move to SC, Oree was the Electrical Superintendent at a salt mine, where he expanded his knowledge of 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.