What Cinterra does

Cinterra, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Hope Mills, North Carolina, is a privately held utility-scale energy infrastructure contractor operating nationwide in the United States. The company provides 100% self-perform construction services across four segments: Energy Services (electrical, mechanical, interconnect, and battery energy storage systems for solar projects), Pipeline Services (conventional natural gas, renewable natural gas, and maintenance), Utilities Services (distribution, horizontal directional drilling, substation construction, and 24/7 emergency response), and Fencing Services through its wholly-owned subsidiary Fortress Fencing (renewable energy, data centers, and commercial/industrial). Cinterra has completed or is actively building infrastructure to deliver 7,500 megawatts of power, over 5GW of electrical construction, and more than 4,000 MWh of BESS capacity, and ranks as a Top 10 renewable energy contractor in the U.S.

The company's underlying technical assets include a fleet of more than 30 PD10 pile drivers, 8 full-time HDD crews with drill rigs ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 lbs, and proprietary Serenity AI for real-time hazard guidance. Its safety program is anchored by an EMR of 0.82, OSHA 10/30/500/502 certified personnel, and EPA and NFPA 70E certified teams, supporting prequalification with EPCs and utilities. Fortress Fencing adds 20+ installation teams licensed in 37 states, enabling bundled single-source delivery of energy construction and perimeter security.

Cinterra generates revenue through project-based B2B contracts with EPCs, utility companies, municipalities, natural gas and biogas/RNG producers, electric cooperatives, and data center operators. Pricing is quote-based with no disclosed rate cards; eight full-time estimators respond to more than 1,000 RFPs annually. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with no intermediary channels, and customer engagement is project-by-project rather than recurring, creating revenue lumpiness tied to renewable energy buildout cycles. The company operates exclusively in the United States.

Name

Cinterra

Legal name

Directional Services, Inc.

Website

https://cinterra.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cinterra is a privately held, US-based utility-scale energy infrastructure contractor providing 100% self-perform construction services in solar, BESS, natural gas, RNG, and utilities, serving EPCs, utilities, municipalities, and data center operators nationwide as a Top 10 renewable energy contractor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Utility-scale energy infrastructure construction services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grid Interconnection & Collector Substation EPC (Utility-Scale Renewables) (EUAEABAK), Underground Distribution (Cable, Duct Bank & Vault) EPC (EUAEACAB), Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines) (EUAMAFAF)

Keywords

• Utility-scale solar construction
• Battery energy storage systems
• Renewable natural gas infrastructure
• Horizontal directional drilling
• Substation construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hope Mills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Energy Infrastructure Construction Services: Project-based revenue from utility-scale construction, electrical, mechanical, interconnect, energy storage, pipeline, and maintenance services for solar and natural gas sites. Revenue is generated through direct contracts with EPCs, utility companies, municipalities, and regional energy providers on a project-by-project basis.
2. Fencing Installation Services: Through Fortress Fencing subsidiary, providing fencing installation services for renewable energy, data centers, and commercial/industrial facilities. Revenue from utility-scale solar farms, substations, and BESS sites with dedicated installation teams licensed in 37 states.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cinterra is a national utility-scale energy infrastructure contractor providing construction, electrical, mechanical, interconnect, battery energy storage, pipeline, distribution, substation, directional drilling, emergency response, and fencing services for solar, natural gas, and renewable natural gas projects. The company operates with 100% self-perform trade capabilities, an owned heavy-equipment fleet, and a wholly owned fencing subsidiary (Fortress Fencing), serving EPCs, utilities, municipalities, and energy developers across the United States.

Product overview

Cinterra is a national energy contractor providing utility-scale infrastructure construction services. The company operates as a single-source contractor across four main service segments: Energy Services (electrical, mechanical, interconnect, and energy storage/BESS for solar projects), Pipeline Services (conventional natural gas, renewable natural gas/RNG, and maintenance), Utilities Services (distribution, directional drilling/HDD, substation, and emergency response), and Fencing Services through its Fortress Fencing subsidiary (renewable energy, data centers, and commercial/industrial). The company has completed infrastructure to deliver 7,500 megawatts of power and over 5GW+ of electrical construction, positioning itself as a Top 10 renewable energy contractor in the U.S.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fortress Fencing: A leading fencing installer for renewable energy and utility-scale solar projects, providing chain-link, ornamental steel, deer fencing, vehicle gates, access control systems, and crash-rated perimeter barriers. Licensed in 37 states with more than 20 dedicated fencing installation teams.

Products and services

• Electrical Services Comprehensive electrical infrastructure services for utility-scale solar sites, including DC installation, underground collection systems, high-voltage terminations, SCADA, DAS, communications networks, and point of interconnection construction for EPCs and energy developers. Over 5GW+ of electrical construction completed.
• Mechanical Services Large-scale mechanical installation for utility-scale solar and BESS projects, including pile driving, racking installation, module installation, mechanical retrofits, upgrades, and alternate foundations. Backed by a fleet of more than 30 PD10 pile drivers.
• Interconnect Services Point of Interconnection (POI) infrastructure services that connect renewable generation to the grid, including medium- and high-voltage breaker and switchgear installation, metering and protective relay systems, SCADA and fiber optic integration, and utility coordination.
• Energy Storage (BESS) Services Construction and maintenance of Battery Energy Storage Systems to stabilize energy availability and transmission flow, with end-to-end planning, installation, integration, and maintenance. More than 4,000 MWh of installed energy capacity delivered.
• Conventional Pipeline Services Conventional natural gas infrastructure projects including pipeline installation and replacement, compressor and metering station construction, valve and regulator installations, civil/mechanical/electrical integration, and emergency response and repairs for natural gas producers.
• Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Services Renewable Natural Gas infrastructure construction including RNG facility construction and upgrades, gas conditioning and compression system installation, pipeline interconnections and tie-ins, civil and mechanical construction, and electrical system installation for biogas/RNG producers.
• Gas Infrastructure Maintenance Maintenance services extending the life and reliability of natural gas infrastructure, including pipeline inspection and remediation, valve and regulator servicing, compressor station maintenance, cathodic protection systems, and emergency repair services.
• Distribution Services Construction, upgrades, and maintenance of power distribution systems from substations to communities, including overhead and underground distribution line construction, pole setting and replacement, conductor stringing and splicing, and transformer and switchgear installation.
• Directional Drilling (HDD) Services Horizontal Directional Drilling services for trenchless underground infrastructure installation with eight full-time crews and drill rigs ranging from 10,000 lbs to 40,000 lbs, supporting power conduits, gas lines, telecommunications networks, and water and sewer systems.
• Substation Services Substation construction and interconnection services from 69kV distribution to 500kV transmission facilities, including new substation construction, expansion and retrofit projects, transformer installation, bus work, control wiring, and protection and control testing. 98% zero-error rating on substation projects.
• Emergency Response Services 24/7 emergency outage and storm response services for power utilities and renewable energy facilities, including emergency storm response, pole and equipment replacement, transformer and switchgear repairs, and substation troubleshooting.
• Fortress Fencing - Renewable Energy Fencing installation services for renewable energy and utility-scale solar projects delivered through the Fortress Fencing subsidiary, with more than 20 dedicated installation teams licensed in 37 states, providing chain-link, deer fencing, ornamental steel, and access control systems.
• Fortress Fencing - Data Centers High-security fencing solutions for data centers, DoD sites, and high-security facilities delivered through Fortress Fencing, including anti-climb fencing, crash-rated barriers and gates, K-rated and ASTM-certified systems, and sensor-embedded systems.
• Fortress Fencing - Commercial and Industrial Commercial and industrial fencing solutions securing assets, facilities, and infrastructure across multiple sectors, delivered through Fortress Fencing, including chain-link, ornamental steel, access control, crash-rated barriers, and custom fencing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,500 megawatts of power infrastructure delivered or actively building
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fortress Fencing (Wholly Owned Subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFortress Fencing is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cinterra specializing in fencing installation for renewable energy, data centers, and commercial/industrial facilities. With more than 20 dedicated installation teams licensed in 37 states, Fortress provides perimeter security, crash-rated barriers, and access control systems. This subsidiary extends Cinterra's service offerings within the energy infrastructure value chain.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mortenson Construction: Major U.S. utility-scale solar and wind EPC contractor with self-perform capabilities across electrical and mechanical scopes; directly comparable to Cinterra's core solar EPC business and often competes for the same large renewable project awards.
• MYR Group: Public electrical construction specialist serving utilities and renewable developers with T&D and substation capabilities; the closest direct competitor on the electrical construction and interconnect work that anchors Cinterra's service offering.
• McCarthy Building Companies: Large U.S. renewable energy contractor with a dedicated solar and BESS practice serving utility-scale developers; competes head-to-head with Cinterra for solar EPC scopes and also serves utility and data center clients.
• IES Holdings: Electrical and communications infrastructure contractor serving utilities, renewable developers, and data centers; comparable on the electrical, substation, and BESS installation scope to Cinterra.
• Swinerton Renewable Energy: Utility-scale solar EPC subsidiary of Swinerton with self-perform solar and storage capabilities; one of the largest dedicated renewable EPCs in the U.S. and a closest comparable to Cinterra's service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Quanta Services: Largest publicly traded utility infrastructure services firm in North America with utility-scale solar, substation, and pipeline construction capabilities; broader portfolio but directly competes for renewable and grid EPC scopes Cinterra serves.
• Sterling Infrastructure: Infrastructure services firm with significant presence in solar EPC and heavy civil construction; competes in utility-scale solar racking and module installation similar to Cinterra's mechanical services.
• Primoris Services Corporation: Public infrastructure contractor with utility-scale solar, BESS, and pipeline operations; competes for renewable EPC and gas infrastructure scopes similar to Cinterra's energy and pipeline segments.
• MasTec: Diversified infrastructure construction provider with utility-scale clean energy, pipeline, and power line capabilities; overlaps with Cinterra across solar EPC, distribution, and natural gas pipeline work.
• EMCOR Group: Large publicly traded mechanical and electrical services firm with utility and renewable construction capabilities; broad portfolio but overlaps with Cinterra on electrical and mechanical installation for energy infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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