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.
Oree Knighten began his journey in the electrical field more than 25 years ago, building his skills in domestic, industrial, and manufacturing environments.
Before moving to South Carolina, he held the position of electrical superintendent at a salt mine in Louisiana for over a decade.
He oversaw the electrical program, created safety protocols, designed programmable logic controls, and managed a crew.
Desiring to work for himself and spend more time with family, he and his family moved to the Lowcountry to establish 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.
Oree has dedicated around 24 years to the electrical field.
Oree started his journey by gaining hands-on experience through residential and commercial service calls while participating 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.