About Us

About Us

 

Burdette Engineering, Inc. is an electrical engineering firm, founded in 1992 in Greenville, SC.  We are proudly celebrating 28 years serving the electrical design needs of the construction industry.

 

The company has grown its staff to provide responsive designs to new demands and developments in lighting, efficiency and technology.  Our staff of twelve (12) includes three (3) Professional Engineers and two (2) LEED APs.  In addition to power and lighting, Burdette Engineering, Inc. has expanded its areas of design service to include telecommunications wiring design, security, and audio visual design as enhanced values to the client.

Our Mission

To serve our community with integrity and teamwork by providing quality engineering solutions that focus both on innovation and exceeding the goals of each client on every project.


Member Associations

American Council of Engineering Companies
National Society of Professional Engineers
Illuminating Engineering Society
GSA Contract Holder
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
US Green Building Council
Greenville Chamber of Commerce

 

 

Our People

Our People

At Burdette Engineering, Inc. we know that our people are our biggest asset.  As such, our clients experience a professional, customer-oriented atmosphere with client satisfaction and relationship building as our target. Indeed, our goal is that each new client becomes a repeat client.

Burdette’s people are professional, thorough, and dedicated. Between our professional staff we have over 100 years of electrical engineering experience to serve your design needs.

Don Burdette, P.E., LEED AP, President

BSEE, 1977 – Clemson University
Registered since 1982 in SC, also NC, GA, MS, AL, KY, TN, OH, VA.  Mr. Burdette established the firm in 1992 and has provided electrical engineering services on a wide range of projects.

 

Robert Bazemore, LEED AP, Project Manager

BS, 1987 – Clemson University
Mr. Bazemore has been with Burdette Engineering since 1997, and has extensive experience in managing university and healthcare projects.

 

Chris Mahaffey, P.E., Lead Project Engineer

BSEE, 1987 – Clemson University
Registered since 1993 SC, also, GA, NC.  Mr. Mahaffey has been with Burdette Engineering since 1995 with experience in commercial and industrial facilities.

 

Chris Walker, E.I.T., Project Engineer

BS, 2019, Engineering – University of Tennessee – Martin
Mr. Walker has been with Burdette Engineering since 2022 and is experienced with generators, motor controllers, lighting systems and alarm instrumentation.

 

Peter Keew, P.E., Project Engineer

BSEE, 2008, Bob Jones University
Mr. Keew has been with Burdette Engineering, Inc. since 2013.  His experience spans the medical, commercial, hospitality and government industries.

 

Jacob Burdette, Construction Phase Services

BA, 2012, History (Minor in Military Leadership), Clemson University
Mr. Burdette has been with the Burdette team since 2018. He leads our construction observation services department and facilitates our projects during construction through final punch.

 

Our Difference

Our Difference

To serve our community with integrity and teamwork by providing quality engineering solutions that focus both on innovation and exceeding the goals of each client on every project

Quality

Excellence is our goal in everything we do.  Each project must stand on its own and provide the best solution for the Client’s needs.  Continuing education of our professional staff keeps us in the forefront of developing design efforts and products such as Revit and LED lighting.

 

Integrity

We listen to our Clients and seek to understand their needs, integrating their requirements into the solution.  Our goal is to respond to  project issues and challenges directly and without delay both in design and construction.

 

 

 Teamwork

We believe the total solution is not achieved until the construction is over and all systems are working as planned.  It takes the Owner, Design Team and Builder working together to reach that optimum delivery of the project.  We strive for consensus of effort through communication with the Owner during the design process and through the construction period.

 

Careers

Careers

Burdette Engineering, Inc. is a professional firm that is committed to producing the best possible experience for our clients.  We are equally committed to providing the best possible work environment for our people.  Our staff is a close knit team with each member valued for what they can bring to Burdette.

Job Opportunities

Posted June 8, 2022

We are seeking  (2) full-time Positions to add to our office located in Greenville, SC.  Burdette Engineering, Inc. values engineers with a creative, problem solving nature.  Our engineers are required to follow a project from its conception and planning through to its final testing and implementation.  This requires close interaction with clients.  We tailor our designs to meet the exact specifications of our client wherever possible.  This personal relationship facilitates clients’ satisfaction with the end result.

Electrical Designer/Drafter

Essential Functions:

  • Create electrical design models with AutoCAD or Revit software at the various stages of design:  Schematic, Budget Pricing, Design Development, Construction Documents, Final Issue.
  • Use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals independently.
  • Meet project deadlines consistently.
  • Be reliable client contact for project communications and relationship development.
  • Independently problem-solve.
  • Minimal supervisory role.

Required Education and Experience:

  • AS Degree in Drafting, Computer Aided Design or BS Electrical Engineering
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and BIM

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • BS degree in related field
  • 3 or more years working in both AutoCAD and Revit


Electrical Engineer II or III

Essential Functions:

  • Use experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals more independently.
  • Meet project deadlines consistently.
  • Be reliable client contact for project communications.
  • Independently problem-solve.
  • Draft/edit project electrical specifications.
  • Keep project manager regularly informed.
  • Participate directly in quality assurance process improvements.
  • Assists Engineer I as necessary, may have supervisory role.
  • Participate in professional development training.

Engineer III

  • In-depth, expert knowledge of electrical systems design.
  • Technical manager and coordinator.
  • Must have proven record of success completing projects on time and within budget parameters.
  • Creative design latitude is highest and independent project management and execution is required.
  • Final checkpoint for quality control of drawing packages.
  • Supervisory and coaching role with respect to other engineers and support staff.
  • Expert resource for other engineers and staff.
  • Must be able to stamp and sign drawings for issue (PE certification required).
  • Use knowledge of repeat clients as tool for marketing firm to further business development.
  • Responsible for watching for latest strategies, tools and techniques used within the industry to incorporate them into our firm guidelines and processes where appropriate.
  • Participate in professional development training as well as suggest training at lower levels.

Required Education and Experience :

  • BS Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 3-5 Years experience in engineering field (6-8 years for Engineer III)

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • EIT Certification or Professional Engineering Certification in SC
  • Professional Engineering Certification required for Engineer III

 

Should you like to submit your resume for consideration, please email to Beth Pullias, bpullias@burdetteengr.com.

Thank you for considering employment at Burdette Engineering, Inc.!