Business Details
Expert Electrical Contracting Services in Redding, CA
Cal Electro began over 30 years ago as a small two-person operation and has grown into a multi-million-dollar corporation employing up to 70 people annually. Our dedication to strong project management, adaptability, and quality assurance has earned the continued trust of the City of Redding, Caltrans, and the Western Area Power Administration. We specialize in delivering dependable, high-performance solutions for public and private sector clients, offering substation construction, transmission line backup generators, distribution systems, airport lighting, and solar energy installations. Our self-reliant approach handles all hole drilling, civil, mechanical, and piping work in-house, providing greater control over quality, scheduling, and cost-efficiency.This integrated model eliminates delays and added expenses often associated with subcontracting. Our team is trained in working within energized substation environments and adheres to strict safety protocols. We maintain familiarity with Caltrans specifications and procedures for both construction and administrative work. Our portfolio includes over a dozen substation projects completed in the last two decades, demonstrating our expertise in complex electrical infrastructure. Our proven track record positions us as a trusted partner for challenging projects requiring specialized mechanical and electrical knowledge.
Services
Substation Construction
Power Distribution
Airport Lighting
Caltrans Projects
Specialty Construction
Highlights and features
- We handle all hole drilling, civil, mechanical, and piping work in-house for greater quality control
- Our team is trained in working within energized substation environments
- We maintain familiarity with Caltrans specifications and procedures for both construction and administrative work
- We've completed over a dozen substation projects in the last two decades
- Our integrated model eliminates delays and added expenses from subcontracting
Services
Substation Construction
We design and build electrical substations with expertise in 230-kV and 115-kV systems. Our capabilities include installing transformers, switchgear, and control systems while maintaining operations in live environments. Clients benefit from our experience completing over a dozen substation projects for government agencies like the US Army Corps of Engineers and Western Area Power Administration.
Power Distribution
Our power distribution services cover overhead and underground systems from 12kV to 69kV. We specialize in replacing aging infrastructure with modern components while maintaining service continuity. Projects include complete system rebuilds with new transformers, switchgear, and SCADA integration for municipal utilities and educational institutions.
Airport Lighting
We install FAA-compliant airport lighting systems including MIRL runway lights, guidance signs, and emergency power solutions. Our team has completed over 30 projects at locations like Del Norte County Airport and Redding Municipal Airport, ensuring compliance with strict aviation safety standards.
Caltrans Projects
We execute electrical work for California Department of Transportation projects including roadway lighting, pumping plants, and traffic control systems. Our familiarity with Caltrans specifications ensures compliance with state standards for both construction methods and documentation requirements.
Specialty Construction
Our specialty work includes crane rehabilitation, communication tower construction, and flood protection systems. We combine electrical expertise with mechanical capabilities for complex projects like rehabilitating 125-ton gantry cranes at Shasta Dam and building seismic-resistant power facilities.
Questions
What types of electrical projects does Cal Electro specialize in?
We specialize in substation construction, power distribution systems, airport lighting, Caltrans infrastructure projects, and specialty mechanical-electrical integration work.
Which government agencies has Cal Electro worked with?
We've completed projects for the City of Redding, Caltrans, Western Area Power Administration, US Army Corps of Engineers, and various municipal airports.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While based in Redding, CA, we serve clients throughout California and the western United States for major infrastructure projects.
What makes Cal Electro different from other contractors?
Our integrated approach handles all drilling, civil work, and mechanical systems in-house, giving us greater control over quality and scheduling compared to competitors who rely on subcontractors.
How long has Cal Electro been in business?
We've been serving clients since 1990, building our reputation through consistent delivery of complex electrical infrastructure projects.
