Royal Electric Company

What Royal Electric Company does

Royal Electric Company is a full-service electrical and underground construction subcontractor founded in 1971 and headquartered in Sacramento, California. The firm designs, installs, and services electrical systems for aviation, heavy civil/infrastructure, education, multi-family residential, and commercial-industrial projects across the Western and Central United States, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vellutini Corporation under President and CEO Dina Vellutini Kimble. Core offerings include power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, low-voltage systems, airfield electrical, FAA navigational aids, and underground utility construction, supplemented by design-build, Title 24 testing, maintenance, and special project services.

The company's delivery model is built on in-house BIM/VDC capabilities, a dedicated Preplanning and Logistics Department, off-site prefabrication of conduit, hangers, receptacles, switches, and light fixtures, and Trimble Robotic Total Station layout in the field — together enabling clash-free design, accelerated installation, and high schedule reliability on complex projects. Documented deliverables include completing the SFO RW 1-19 Runway Safety Area Enhancement in 79 calendar days versus a 100-day requirement (earning a $2M early-completion bonus), 150,000+ man-hours with zero lost-time injuries on SFO, and LEED Gold achievement at UC Davis on a contract targeting LEED Silver.

Royal Electric operates exclusively as a subcontractor, winning work through competitive bidding and direct engagement with general contractors (e.g., DPR Construction, Flatiron, Granite Construction, DeSilva Gates, Otto Construction) and public owners (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, SFO, Denver International Airport, UC Davis, CSU system). Revenue is project-based, derived from lump-sum and unit-price subcontracts with no public pricing, ranging from small service calls to individual subcontracts of $25M+. The firm supports four regional offices (Sacramento, Long Beach, Pleasanton, Dallas) and is recognized through AGC, ABC, ENR, and the Sacramento Business Journal, including the 2023 AGC Constructor Award and 2022 Best Places to Work honor.

Name

Royal Electric Company

Legal name

Vellutini Corporation dba Royal Electric Company

Website

https://royalelect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Royal Electric Company is a Sacramento-based, full-service electrical and underground construction subcontractor founded in 1971, serving general contractors and public owners across aviation, heavy civil, education, and commercial-industrial sectors throughout the Western and Central United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821), Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210), Building Equipment Contractors (2382)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Contracting (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAIABAC), Modular/Offsite General Contracting & Installation (IMAFAAAK)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting
• Underground construction
• Airfield lighting
• Design-build services
• Prefabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: Royal Electric generates revenue as a general subcontractor performing electrical work on construction projects. Revenue is project-based, derived from lump-sum subcontracts or unit-price contracts with general contractors and project owners in both public and private sectors. Services include design-build electrical, electrical installation, BIM coordination, prefabrication, Title 24 testing, and maintenance and special projects. The company also performs underground utility construction as part of its service offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Full-service electrical contracting and underground construction subcontractor performing commercial-industrial electrical installation, design-build project delivery, airport and airfield lighting, underground utility construction, low-voltage systems, Title 24 compliance testing, and prefabricated electrical assemblies. The company serves general contractors, public agencies, and private developers across the Western and Central United States from a Sacramento, California headquarters, with in-house BIM/VDC coordination and a dedicated prefabrication shop.

Product overview

Royal Electric Company operates as a full-service electrical and underground construction contractor offering integrated solutions across a unified service model. The core offerings consist of Electrical Services and Underground Construction, supported by specialized capabilities including Prefabrication, BIM (Building Information Modeling), Design-Build, Constructability Consulting, Title 24 Testing & Compliance, Maintenance and Special Projects, and Low Voltage Systems. The company serves diverse market sectors including Aviation, Heavy & Highway, Multi-Family Residential, and Commercial/Industrial/Distribution across the Western and Central US.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial-Industrial Electrical Construction Full-scope electrical installation, distribution, and systems work for commercial buildings, industrial plants, and distribution facilities; delivered as a self-performed subcontract to general contractors and private developers.
• Design-Build Ventures Integrated design-build electrical and underground construction delivery, combining engineering/pre-construction with self-performed installation under a single contract for owners and general contractors.
• Underground Construction Self-performed underground utility construction, including duct banks, conduits, and site electrical infrastructure for aviation, heavy civil, and commercial site development projects.
• Airport & Airfield Lighting Specialty electrical installation of airport and airfield lighting systems for runways, taxiways, and aprons, delivered to airport authorities, aviation agencies, and their general contractors.
• Prefabrication Services Off-site prefabrication of electrical assemblies and components at a dedicated company facility, supporting faster on-site installation, improved quality control, and schedule compression for commercial, industrial, and aviation projects.
• Low Voltage Systems Installation Installation of low-voltage building systems (such as communications, data, and controls cabling) as part of the company's integrated electrical scope for commercial and institutional facilities.
• Title 24 Acceptance Testing & Compliance California Title 24 acceptance testing and energy-code compliance services for newly constructed and renovated commercial facilities, providing documented certification for owners and general contractors.
• Maintenance & Special Projects Targeted electrical maintenance, repair, and special-project work for existing commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities, separate from the company's large project portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• SFO RWSA project completed in 79 calendar days vs. 100-day requirement, earning $2M early-completion bonus
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AGC of CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Electric is an active member of the Associated General Contractors of California, participating in annual awards programs, installation galas, and industry events. The company has won multiple Constructor Awards through this association.
• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Electric holds membership in ABC, a major national construction industry trade association supporting education, improvement, and growth in the construction sector.
• Build CaliforniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Electric participates in the Build California CREATE Mentoring Program, an industry initiative to educate and inspire high school students to pursue career pathways in the built environment. Royal employees serve as ambassadors for this program.
• DeSilva Gates ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoyal Electric frequently partners with DeSilva Gates Construction as a subcontractor on large infrastructure projects. Notable collaborations include the SFO RWSA Enhancement Project (subcontract price $25.9M) and the Gridley Industrial Park project. DeSilva Gates has publicly praised Royal's expertise in airfield electrical work.
• MLU Services, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoyal Electric partnered with MLU Services (construction management firm) on the Gridley Industrial Park Group Site project ($42.5M total), delivering temporary housing for Camp Fire survivors. This was a collaborative effort with MLU coordinating the overall project.
• Marques General EngineeringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoyal Electric managed Marques General Engineering as a subcontractor for water and sewer service on the Gridley Industrial Park project.
• DPR ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoyal Electric has collaborated with DPR Construction on multiple major projects including UC Davis Teaching & Learning Complex ($8.6M) and CSU Chico Science Building ($9.4M). DPR served as general contractor on these design-build education projects.
• Otto ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoyal Electric worked with Otto Construction as the general contractor on the CSU Monterey Bay Academic III Building ($5.3M), which utilized pioneering BIM and laser mapping technology. This project served as a model for future design-build work.
• ECOM EngineeringcoreTechnology or IntegrationRoyal Electric partners with ECOM Engineering as their electrical engineering partner on design-build projects, including the UC Davis Teaching & Learning Complex, where ECOM collaborated on innovative lighting solutions that achieved LEED Gold certification.
• WESCOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWESCO fast-tracked long lead-time materials and provided assistance after normal business hours to ensure timely deliveries on the Gridley Industrial Park project for Royal Electric.
• Granite Construction CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoyal Electric partnered with Granite Construction on the Folsom Dam Auxiliary Spillway Control Structure ($4.3M subcontract) as part of a $900M federal effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation. Also collaborated on the Folsom Lake Intake Improvements project ($5.7M).
• FlatironcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoyal Electric was subcontracted by Flatiron for airfield electrical work on the Dallas Love Field Reconstruction Runway 13R-31L/Taxiway C project ($16.1M). Flatiron held the $125M prime contract for the overall runway reconstruction.
• ENR / Engineering News-RecordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Electric maintains a partnership and recognition affiliation with Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry publication that publishes rankings and industry news.
• TrimblecoreTechnology or IntegrationRoyal Electric utilizes Trimble Robotic Total Stations (RTS) for precision layout on project sites. The Trimble hardware enables precise laser-based positioning of layout points in the field, improving installation accuracy and efficiency.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rosendin Electric: Largest private U.S. electrical contractor headquartered in San Jose, CA; operates a comparable mix of design-build electrical, BIM/prefabrication, and commercial-industrial-heavy project work across the Western U.S., directly overlapping Royal's regional footprint and aviation/commercial customer set.
• Morrow-Meadows Corporation: Privately held commercial/industrial electrical contractor based in California; competes head-to-head with Royal on design-build, BIM-driven, and large commercial/industrial scopes and shares similar size, ownership structure, and West Coast regional concentration.
• Bergelectric Corp. Privately held full-service electrical contractor with deep aviation/airfield and commercial-industrial experience; competes directly with Royal on airport, healthcare, education, and military projects across the Western U.S.
• Cupertino Electric: Large California-based electrical contractor with strong commercial, data center, and infrastructure practice; overlaps with Royal on design-build, BIM, and prefabrication capabilities on similar commercial/industrial project types.
• Helix Electric: Privately held California electrical contractor specializing in design-build, prefabrication, and large commercial/industrial work; competes with Royal on similar customers and project sizes throughout the Western U.S.

Regional players

• Q&D Construction: Nevada-based general/electrical specialty contractor performing design-build, aviation, and heavy civil work in the Mountain West. Comparable to Royal on aviation/airfield and underground utility scopes, but operates in a different geography.
• Cache Valley Electric: Privately held Utah-based electrical contractor serving the Mountain West with commercial, industrial, and aviation experience; competes with Royal on similar project types but concentrated in the Intermountain region.

Broad incumbents

• IES Holdings, Inc. Publicly traded provider of electrical and mechanical solutions for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure markets. Operates at much larger scale than Royal and serves overlapping end markets but as a broad portfolio player.
• MYR Group Inc. Publicly traded specialty contractor in T&D, commercial, and industrial electrical construction; broader geographic and service footprint than Royal but competes for similar aviation, heavy civil, and commercial electrical scopes.
• EMCOR Group, Inc. Large public facilities-services and electrical contractor; serves commercial, industrial, aviation, and infrastructure markets and competes with Royal on large complex electrical and airfield projects, though as part of a broader services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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