Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Civil & Underground Construction Services
At R 2 Contractors, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering high-quality civil and underground construction services across the United States for over 15 years. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in every project we undertake, where we prioritize teamwork, collaboration, and the highest standards of craftsmanship. We strive to create a work environment where our employees feel valued and empowered to achieve exceptional results. Our core values of honesty, fairness, and respect guide every interaction with clients, employees, and the communities we serve. Headquartered in Redmond, Oregon, with a satellite office in Arizona, we specialize in power industry infrastructure, including renewable energy, transmission, distribution, and substation projects.Our capabilities include excavation, grading, trenching, conduit installation, and horizontal directional drilling, performed in-house with state-of-the-art equipment. We maintain partnerships with major unions, including IBEW, IUOE, and LIUNA, ensuring access to skilled labor and adherence to industry standards. Licensed in 14 states, we combine local expertise with national reach to meet diverse project demands. Our track record of completing complex projects on time and within budget demonstrates our unwavering focus on client satisfaction. We believe that our values, experience, and technical expertise make us a trusted partner for even the most challenging construction needs.
Services
Renewable Energy
Transmission & Distribution
Substations
Highway Illumination
Traffic Signals
Directional Drilling
Rock Sawing
Conduit Installation
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We have 15+ years of specialized experience in power industry construction
- We self-perform critical construction activities including directional drilling and rock sawing
- Our union partnerships ensure access to skilled labor and equipment
- We maintain strict safety protocols for all projects including live substation work
- Licensed to operate in 14 states across the western and southwestern US
Services
Renewable Energy
We construct utility-scale renewable energy projects including solar farms and wind facilities. Our services cover site preparation, foundation installation, and electrical infrastructure. With experience in complex SWPPP requirements, we ensure environmental compliance while delivering efficient energy solutions for a sustainable future.
Transmission & Distribution
Our team builds critical transmission and distribution infrastructure with in-house capabilities for access roads, pole excavation, and underground conduit systems. We handle projects of all scales, from rural line extensions to major corridor developments, maintaining strict safety standards for energized environments.
Substations
We specialize in substation construction from greenfield sites to live 500kV retrofits. Our crews perform grading, foundations, and grounding systems while adhering to stringent specifications. We coordinate work within critical outage windows to minimize service disruptions during upgrades.
Highway Illumination
Our highway illumination services include traffic signal installation, street lighting systems, and airport runway lighting. We handle conduit networks, vault installations, and foundation work while maintaining safety standards for public infrastructure projects.
Directional Drilling
We provide horizontal directional drilling services for underground utility installations. This minimally invasive technique allows efficient conduit placement beneath roads, waterways, and sensitive areas while maintaining project timelines and environmental standards.
Questions
What types of construction projects does R 2 Contractors specialize in?
We specialize in civil and underground construction for power industry infrastructure, including renewable energy projects, transmission and distribution lines, substations, and highway illumination systems.
In which states does R 2 Contractors operate?
We are licensed to perform construction work in Texas, Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, and Indiana.
Does R 2 Contractors handle large-scale energy projects?
Yes, we manage complex projects exceeding $20 million, including major substation developments and utility-scale solar installations across the western United States.
What construction methods does R 2 Contractors use?
We employ techniques like horizontal directional drilling, rock sawing, and in-house conduit installation while maintaining strict safety protocols for all project types.
