Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Power & Fiber Construction Solutions
Founded in 1964, Thayer Power & Communication has established itself as a premier provider in power and fiber construction industries. With over five decades of experience, the company delivers high-voltage power installation, fiber network solutions, and emergency restoration services across the Eastern United States. Our team specializes in joint use planning, underground construction, and substation engineering, supported by a modern fleet of equipment and a culture of safety. In 2020, we expanded through strategic partnerships under Thayer Infrastructure Services, enhancing our regional footprint while maintaining a commitment to quality and innovation.Our services include transmission line construction, design and drafting, and rural broadband development, addressing both current client needs and future industry demands. With nine regional offices, we provide rapid emergency response and tailored solutions for utilities, municipalities, and private companies. Our expertise spans distribution automation, smart grid technology, and fiber-to-the-home projects, ensuring reliable infrastructure for evolving energy and telecommunications demands. Backed by decades of experience and a focus on safety, we partner with clients from concept to completion, delivering efficient, code-compliant results.
Services
Power Construction
Fiber Network Installation
Emergency Restoration
Substation Engineering
Underground Drilling
Joint Use Planning
Transmission Lines
Design & Drafting
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We offer 55+ years of experience in power and fiber construction.
- Our team mobilizes emergency restoration services within 24 hours.
- We operate nine regional offices across six states for rapid response.
- Our crews specialize in complex projects like smart grid installations.
- We maintain a safety-first culture with industry-leading compliance metrics.
Services
Power Construction
Our Power Construction team specializes in high-voltage installations, including distribution, transmission, and substation projects. We handle emergency storm restoration, smart grid technology, and ADSS fiber placements. Clients benefit from our 55-year legacy of reliable infrastructure solutions for utilities and private companies.
Fiber Network Installation
Fiber Network Installation includes aerial and underground construction, FTTH deployments, and splicing services. With expertise since 1986, we deliver turnkey fiber projects for municipalities and carriers, ensuring scalable networks that meet current and future connectivity demands.
Emergency Restoration
Emergency Restoration services mobilize within 24 hours to address weather-related outages. Our crews operate in Atlantic and Gulf regions, utilizing a Mobile Command Unit for efficient coordination and rapid power recovery following hurricanes, ice storms, or other disasters.
Substation Engineering
Substation Engineering covers design, construction, and maintenance of electrical substations. We provide SCADA integration, equipment testing, and 24/7 emergency support, ensuring reliable power distribution infrastructure for utility providers and industrial clients.
Underground Drilling
Underground Drilling services include horizontal directional drilling and micro-trenching for power and fiber projects. Our crews navigate diverse terrains to install concealed infrastructure, supporting rural broadband expansion and urban utility upgrades with minimal surface disruption.
People
Gregory Best
President of Engineering
Gregory Best leads engineering initiatives with decades of telecom design expertise. He specializes in fiber network planning and regulatory compliance, leveraging advanced tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D to deliver efficient infrastructure solutions for major telecommunications providers.
David Shaffer
Director of Grid Reliability
David Shaffer oversees substation projects with a focus on grid modernization. His expertise includes protection systems integration and emergency response management, ensuring safe, reliable power distribution infrastructure for utility clients across the Eastern United States.
Questions
What areas does Thayer serve?
We operate in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana, Wisconsin, Virginia, and the broader Eastern United States.
How quickly can emergency services mobilize?
Our Emergency Restoration Team mobilizes within 24 hours of notification for storm response.
What industries do you work with?
We serve utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and private companies in power and telecommunications sectors.
Do you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Yes, we manage end-to-end projects including transmission lines, fiber networks, and substation upgrades.
How does Thayer prioritize safety?
Safety is embedded in our culture through rigorous training, compliance programs, and dedicated oversight across all operations.
