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, working in residential, commercial, and manufacturing environments.
Prior to relocating to South Carolina, he served as an electrical superintendent at a salt mine in Louisiana for more than a decade.
He oversaw the electrical program, created safety protocols, designed programmable logic controls, and supervised a crew.
Desiring to start his own business 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.
With around 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.
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.