Public engineering firm profile
Piedmont, SC
Engineering Tomorrow's Connectivity
Palmetto Engineering & Consulting (PEC) is an engineering practice founded in 1982 and headquartered in Piedmont, South Carolina. It offers comprehensive engineering, architecture, and geospatial services, specializing in broadband network design, electric utility systems, GIS mapping, and custom facility layouts. PEC serves telecommunications cooperatives, municipalities, public utilities, and private sector clients across the United States.
Designing and deploying reliable fiber, copper-migration, and high-speed communications networks from initial planning through construction oversight.
Transforming geospatial data into actionable operational insights through advanced spatial analysis and custom asset management systems.
Strengthening utility infrastructure with design, system upgrades, and modeling to ensure reliable power delivery.
Designing electrical layouts that optimize performance, support sustainability, and power complex facilities.
Providing functional, code-compliant architectural designs that integrate safety and efficiency for public and private spaces.
Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Securing property rights through research, negotiation, and due diligence for seamless project execution.
Dade County, GA | Tennessee Valley Network | Telecommunications
Engineered over 60 miles of new optical fiber, retired legacy copper connections, modernized network records with a digital fiber management system, and provided ongoing engineering support to deploy gigabit broadband service.
View project sourceArizona | Tohono O'odham Utility Authority | Utilities
Partnered with the utility authority to modernize operations across 4,400 square miles of rural service area. By implementing ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, and GNSS-enabled data collection, the project moved the utility from paper-based records to a digital asset management system, tripling data capture efficiency and providing real-time dashboards.
View project sourceMontana | Northern Cheyenne Tribe Communications Corporation | Telecommunications
Designed a state-of-the-art telecommunications hub featuring a 500-square-foot, fault-tolerant Tier-4 data center with 99.995% uptime. The facility includes dedicated operations, mechanical, and customer-service spaces engineered to withstand extreme local weather conditions while meeting ADA and cybersecurity standards.
View project sourceVertiv | Commercial
Retrofitted an existing speculative building by installing a second electrical service and designing a dedicated power distribution system to split the space for two tenants. Segregated all lighting circuits, high-voltage production outlets, office receptacles, motorized dock doors, and HVAC power systems to establish a fully compliant, metered layout enabling separate tenant billing.
View project sourceSouth Carolina | Farmers Telephone Cooperative (FTC) | Telecommunications
Designed and managed more than 2,000 miles of fiber infrastructure across rural South Carolina, providing critical support in construction contracting, vendor vetting, pre-construction services, and deployment oversight.
View project sourceChief Executive Officer
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Bert joined PEC in 2010 after earning a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Clemson University. He quickly advanced to Project Engineer, leading outside-plant design, construction oversight, and contract administration. After founding and operating a civil engineering practice in 2015, he returned to PEC in 2022 to drive business development and service diversification, ultimately becoming Chief Executive Officer.
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer
Jeff began his telecommunications career in 1995, building extensive experience in network design and fiber-to-the-home initiatives. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he has served in advisory roles with the National Tribal Telecommunications Association and the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association before becoming PEC's Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
Chief Engineering Officer & Chairman of the Board
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Chris has over 35 years of telecommunications engineering expertise. He holds Professional Engineer licenses in 14 states and is a past President of the Association of Communications Engineers. He specializes in central office technology, equipment specifications, and audits of electrical power systems.
Chief Technology Officer & Board Secretary
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Howard brings more than 17 years of experience in telecommunications design and consulting. Licensed as a Professional Engineer in 17 states, he directs GIS, CAD, IT systems, and technical operations, overseeing feasibility studies, project planning, and equipment contracts.
President, Eastern Division
Scott joined PEC in 2013 following more than 20 years of management in industrial manufacturing. As President of the Eastern Division, he oversees OSP operations, FTTH projects, and construction management across South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee.
President, Western Division
David has more than 22 years of experience in telecommunications, specializing in outside plant design, contract management, and project coordination. He leads operations for the Western Division, focusing on fiber deployment and resilient network infrastructure.
Sr. VP, OSP Services, Special Projects
Jared has designed and managed OSP systems and complex fiber-to-the-home builds across the Southeast for more than 22 years, bringing deep expertise in both underground and aerial engineering.
Sr. VP, Geospatial Operations & Development
Zac has over 20 years of experience in GIS, managing PEC's national team of analysts and technicians. He specializes in advanced geotechnologies, utility networks, and spatial analysis across telecom, utility, real estate, and environmental projects.
Sr. VP, Electrical Engineering
Tony has over 40 years of engineering experience across industrial, chemical, manufacturing, and commercial sectors. He manages project delivery and design coordination for power distribution, instrumentation, process plants, and solar installations.
Project Architect
Roger has more than 31 years of experience designing residential, commercial, religious, medical, civic, and educational spaces. He serves as Project Architect, leading architectural design, production teams, and engineering coordination.
Senior Advisor & Founder
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George is the founder of PEC and served as its original Chief Executive Officer, bringing more than 38 years of experience. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Clemson and an MBA, and provides strategic guidance across telecommunications, utility, and industrial projects.
Senior Advisor
Scott joined PEC in 2009 and served as Director of Operations and later as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. He now provides high-level strategic insight and operational guidance based on his decades of telecommunications industry experience.
At West Carolina and Upcountry Fiber, we don't just look for vendors or contractors, we seek proven partners who share our vision and help us create lasting value for our members and stakeholders. Palmetto Engineering & Consulting has consistently delivered on that standard. They've played a vital role in helping us meet aggressive short-term goals while positioning our organization for long-term competitive success. Their team brings expertise, accountability, and true commitment to partnership.
Palmetto Engineering and the people behind it, have been my go-to engineering source since it's beginning. Many of the success' I have enjoyed throughout my 35+ year career with Pembroke Telephone have assist from my relationship with Palmetto Engineering. I can always count on Palmetto, in both our professional roles and as great friends.
We have worked with PEC for over five years now. We have consistently been impressed with PEC's attention to detail, and the skill that every project we have given them was completed with. PEC has shown the same professional level of service and personal attention to every project whether big or small.
Since 2016, DTC Communications has relied on PEC for engineering and consulting services across multiple OSP & ISP projects. PEC has worked with DTC seamlessly completing federal, state, and county grants for CLEC & ILEC OSP builds totaling 4,000+ fiber route miles. PEC has delivered dependable onsite resources and P.E. overview. They proved instrumental in completing DTC's ILEC & CLEC FTTP projects!