Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Electrical Construction Services in Houston, TX
North Houston Pole Line has been a trusted leader in electrical power delivery infrastructure since 1970. Our company combines five decades of industry expertise with a relentless focus on safety to deliver turnkey solutions for substation, transmission, and distribution projects. As a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc., we leverage extensive resources and a highly trained workforce to meet evolving utility demands across urban and rural landscapes. Our commitment to innovation ensures we provide cost-effective, reliable services for both routine operations and emergency restoration. With specialized equipment and crews trained in 12-kV and 35-kV systems, we handle complex challenges from non-accessible easements to large-scale storm recovery.Our leadership team brings decades of hands-on experience, including international projects and disaster response in 21 states. As a National Electrical Contractors Association member, we maintain rigorous standards in training, equipment, and procedures to exceed customer expectations. Our 24/7 readiness ensures rapid mobilization for catastrophic events, supported by a modern fleet of flex-mounted digger derricks and buckets. From directional boring to energized transmission work, we offer comprehensive services tailored to residential, commercial, and industrial needs. This combination of technical expertise, operational scale, and safety-first culture makes us the contractor of choice for critical infrastructure projects.
Services
Substation Construction
Transmission Lines
Distribution Infrastructure
Emergency Restoration
Underground Construction
Energized Transmission Work
Storm Recovery Services
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialized expertise in electrical power delivery infrastructure
- Our safety-first culture has been our primary operational focus since 1970
- We provide 24/7 emergency response with modern fleet equipment for rapid mobilization
- Our workforce includes fourth-generation linemen and certified energized transmission specialists
- As a Quanta Services subsidiary, we combine local expertise with national resources
Services
Substation Construction
We provide comprehensive substation installation and design services including site preparation, foundation construction, structural steel erection, and electrical equipment installation. Our capabilities cover ground grid systems, breaker/transformer setup, and complete electrical equipment development. Specialized teams handle cable trenching and buss work to ensure reliable power distribution infrastructure for utility providers and industrial clients.
Transmission Lines
Our turnkey transmission solutions include tower erection, line maintenance, and energized bare-hand work on systems up to 500kV. We specialize in live-line repairs, system relocations, and complete duct bank construction. Experienced crews perform inspections, maintenance, and upgrades while overcoming complex obstacles like power duct bank breakout and energized line relocations.
Distribution Infrastructure
We install overhead pole lines and underground cable systems for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Our services include voltage conversions, cable replacement, pole upgrades, and circuit rehabilitation. Specialized equipment handles non-accessible easements, while trained crews work with 12-kV and 35-kV systems for reliable local power distribution networks.
Emergency Restoration
With 40+ years of disaster response experience, we provide rapid power restoration after hurricanes, tornadoes, and ice storms. Our 24/7 crews mobilize immediately using modern equipment including flex-mounted digger derricks. We handle post-storm cleanup, infrastructure repairs, and complete system re-construction to restore critical power infrastructure across affected regions.
Underground Construction
Our underground capabilities include directional boring, duct bank systems, and subsurface infrastructure maintenance. We specialize in challenging projects like hand box tunneling and relocating energized lines. The team handles make-ready work for communication infrastructure and outdoor lighting installation while maintaining existing underground utility systems.
People
Greg Austin
President
Fourth-generation lineman with 38 years at North Houston Pole Line. Started as groundman in 1986, became President in 2022. Led international projects in Chad and disaster relief efforts across 21 states including Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy. Holds deep expertise in distribution, transmission, and underground projects.
Brandon Thompson
Vice President, Transmission Operations
Over 30 years in electrical delivery industry. Joined in 2004 as Transmission Project Manager, overseeing $1B+ in projects. Serves as Program Manager for Strategic Contractor Programs and was promoted to Vice President in 2022. Specializes in transmission and substation team leadership.
Brian Travis
Vice President, Distribution Operations
39-year industry veteran. Started as groundman in 1983, became lineman after apprenticeship. Progressed through foreman roles to Vice President in 2017. Manages overhead and underground crews for CenterPoint Energy with expertise in large-scale distribution projects and vessel moves.
Harl F. Sims III
Vice President, Major Underground
27-year power delivery professional. Joined in 2005 as Construction Manager for Major Underground Services. Transformed MUG group's footprint across Texas and Louisiana. Appointed Vice President in 2015 after expanding commercial client services and underground capabilities.
Robert Palmer
Vice President, Energized Transmission
30-year industry expert with global experience. Certified journeyman lineman and barehand specialist. Joined Quanta Energized Services in 2010, became Director of Operations in 2017, and Vice President in 2018. Recognized innovator in energized utility construction methods and technical solutions.
Questions
What types of electrical construction services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive services including substation construction, transmission line maintenance, distribution infrastructure, underground construction, and emergency restoration for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency response services?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency response with rapid mobilization capabilities and modern equipment to handle storm recovery and power infrastructure emergencies.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Houston, South Texas, and Louisiana with specialized crews and equipment available for regional and national projects.
How experienced is your team?
Our leadership team has over 150 combined years of experience. We employ fourth-generation linemen, certified energized transmission specialists, and crews with 12-kV to 500kV system expertise.
Are you part of a larger organization?
We are a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc., which provides access to national resources while maintaining our local Houston-based operational focus since 1970.
What safety certifications do you maintain?
Safety is our top priority. Our teams undergo extensive training programs and follow strict protocols to ensure safe operations on all projects, from routine maintenance to emergency response.
