Knighten Electric

Company Overview

As a family-run business, Knighten Electric offers comprehensive electrical contracting with over two decades of expertise in the Lowcountry region of SC.
Oree Knighten began his journey in the electrical field more than 25 years ago, gaining experience in home, business, and industrial environments.
Before moving to South Carolina, he held the position of electrical superintendent at a salt mine in Louisiana for over a decade.
In this role, he oversaw the electrical program, developed safety protocols, designed programmable logic controls, and managed a team.
Wanting to become self-employed and prioritize family time, he relocated with his family to the Lowcountry to launch Knighten Electric.
The Knightens, Amanda and Oree, proudly own Knighten Electric.
Amanda contributes her background in communications and sales to the construction industry in South Carolina.
Oree has dedicated more than 24 years to the electrical field.
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.