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WE ARE WILLIAM CHARLES Electric
William Charles Electric is an electrical contractor specializing in municipal, industrial and high-voltage electrical utility construction.
Engineering & Construction Management
With the goal of saving our customers time and money, we leverage our engineering, project management and construction expertise to improve constructability, efficiency and safety on our projects. Whether we’re managing or self-performing the work, we collaborate closely with our customers to ensure their project is designed to exceed all expectations.
- Transmission design services
- Transmission line topographic surveys
- Electrical studies (e.g., load flow, reactive power requirements, short circuit, conductor optimization and economic analysis)
- Identification and tracking of permitting and waivers
- Environmental reporting
- Civil and electrical design and detailed drawings
- Supplier sourcing and technical/commercial procurement evaluations
- Energization and testing
- Constructability support
Foundation & Civil Construction
William Charles Electric has a successful track record of laying foundations across a wide range of challenging terrains. Our team of highly-trained professionals is well-equipped to handle all types of civil work on our electrical projects.
- Right-of-way preparation and clearing
- Environmental mitigation and compliance
- Complete EPC foundation installation
- Conduit/duct bank installation and repair
Underground Distribution
From installing and testing low-voltage fiber optics to building complex high-voltage collection systems, we perform a full range of underground services. With a focus on safety, our experienced team reliably completes underground distribution projects on time, on budget and with a quality end result.
- Directional boring
- Trenching
- Cable plowing
- Underground splicing up to 35 kV
- Equipment installation and terminations up to 69 kV
- Installation & testing of fiber optics
Overhead Transmission & Distribution
Our customers depend on us to build the infrastructure that keeps electricity flowing. Whether we’re performing the initial installation or conducting ongoing maintenance and repairs, we have the specialized equipment and expertise needed to successfully and safely support all high-voltage transmission line needs.
- Wood, steel or concrete pole erection
- Lattice tower assembly and erection
- Wire stringing, sagging, clipping and dead-ending
- Reconductoring of existing transmission lines
- Helicopter-assisted installations
- Distribution conversion projects
- Maintenance services
- Emergency planning and response
- Make-ready work for communication infrastructure
Substation Construction & Maintenance
We combine our engineering expertise with our end-to-end electrical construction capabilities to deliver complete substation support. From laying the foundation to conducting ongoing maintenance, our substation work helps to ensure the uninterrupted flow of electricity to the communities our customers serve, all while upholding our stringent safety and quality standards.
- Substation construction from 34.5 kV to 345 kV
- GIS substation construction
- Structural steel
- Large transformer/equipment moves and logistics
- Above/below-grade raceway and grounding
- Power plant connections
- Transmission line connections & construction
- SCADA installations
Street Lighting
William Charles Electric is highly experienced in the design, installation and maintenance of outdoor street lighting systems for municipalities, industrial organizations and private developers. We have the specialized equipment and expertise to address our customers’ street lighting needs with the goal of maximizing both public and worker safety, as well as system reliability.
- Electrical design
- Pole and fixture installation
- Maintenance and repair
Signal Work
Our team has specialized training in conducting signal work. From initial electrical system design to rigging, programming and maintenance, we provide a full spectrum of services to assist in the construction and operation of these niche electrical systems.
- Traffic signal installation and retrofitting
- Signal masts
- Signal bridges
- Electronic component housing
Minority Business Enterprise
William Charles Electric is proud to be a Minority Business Enterprise serving the construction industry.
