What Baker Electric does

Baker Electric, Inc. is a full-service electrical contractor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME). Founded in 1946 and incorporated in 1960, the company serves commercial, industrial, residential, government, education, healthcare, financial, and data-center clients across Central Iowa and the broader Midwest through a horizontal service portfolio that spans design-build, new construction, service and repair, traffic signalization and underground work, lighting, energy savings, structured cabling and fiber optics, and residential wiring. The company states it operates the largest electrical service staff in Iowa, backed by a 100+ truck fleet, and is among the largest electrical contractors in the Midwest.

The company's distinguishing physical infrastructure is a 100,000 sq ft in-house prefabrication facility at 2301 Fleur Drive, established in 2005 as the first dedicated prefab plant operated by an Iowa electrical contractor, which enables off-site manufacturing of ready-to-install electrical assemblies and reduces on-site labor hours and project schedules. Its technology services group is staffed by BICSI-registered RCDDs with manufacturer certifications across CommScope, Panduit, Belden, Leviton, Hubbell, Corning, and others, supporting structured cabling, fiber optics, security, access control, and data-center buildouts. Recent innovation includes custom temporary power carts for data-center and mission-critical environments, recognized with the 2024 EMCOR Excellence in Safety Innovation Award.

Baker Electric generates revenue through project-based electrical contracting with quote-driven pricing; multi-year maintenance and service contracts contribute recurring work, and 24/7 emergency service is delivered directly by employee technicians dispatched from the Des Moines headquarters and a West Des Moines support location. Go-to-market is direct, sales-led, and supported by a website, social channels, 13+ regional chamber affiliations, and memberships in NECA, AGC, BICSI, BOMA, IFMA, CFMA, and the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The company is led by President & CEO Cory Sloss and CFO & Secretary Deanna Tolzmann.

Name

Baker Electric

Legal name

Baker Electric, Inc.

Website

https://bakerelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Baker Electric is an Iowa-based, full-service electrical contractor and EMCOR Group subsidiary serving commercial, industrial, residential, government, healthcare, financial, and data-center clients across Central Iowa with design-build, service, prefabrication, lighting, and technology-cabling services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Moines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: Project-based electrical contracting including commercial, industrial, and residential electrical work. Revenue generated through service calls, installation projects, and ongoing maintenance contracts.
2. Design-Build Services: Full-service design-build electrical projects from concept to completion using CAD and Web-based technologies.
3. Service & Repair: 24/7 emergency and scheduled service/repair work including electrical service upgrades, infrared scanning, fire alarm systems, generators, and uninterruptible power systems.
4. Technology/Cabling Services: Voice/data cabling, fiber optics, security camera, access control, paging systems, and data center installations.
5. Prefabricated Electrical Systems: Prefabrication of ready-to-install electrical components manufactured at the 100,000 sq ft facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Baker Electric is a full-service electrical contractor providing commercial, industrial, residential, and government electrical contracting services across Central Iowa. Offerings span design-build electrical construction, service & repair, lighting retrofits, energy savings/LEED services, structured cabling/fiber optics, traffic signalization, and underground electrical work. The firm operates a 100,000 sq ft prefabrication plant that manufactures electrical components in-house before transporting them to job sites, and provides 24/7 emergency service through a 100-truck fleet.

Product overview

Baker Electric is an electrical contracting company offering a unified suite of electrical services rather than a software platform. The core offerings include Commercial Electrical Services, Residential Electrical Services, Technology Services (network cabling and voice/data), Lighting Services, Traffic/Underground & Signalization, Design-Build Services, Prefabrication Services, Energy Savings Services, and Service & Repair. These services are delivered through a single integrated operation—technology services handle structured cabling and data infrastructure while prefabrication provides in-house manufactured components, all supported by 24/7 emergency repair capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Electrical Services Full-service electrical contracting for government, office buildings, schools, corporate headquarters, industrial projects, and residential clients. Includes design-build, electrical upgrades, infrared scanning, fire alarm systems, generators, voice/data cabling, parking lot lighting, traffic signalization, transformer installations, and underground electrical installations.
• Residential Electrical Services Electrical design, sales, installations, construction, maintenance, and repair for new construction, remodels, and service work in the Des Moines metro area. Includes Lutron home automation, whole-house lighting control, generators, and voice/data cabling for single-family, multi-family, custom homes, assisted living, and hotels.
• Technology Services Network cabling, voice/data installations, and technology infrastructure services including Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, coaxial, and optical fiber cabling; security cameras; access control; paging systems; data centers; and 24/7 service with routers, switches, and network troubleshooting. Delivered by BICSI-certified RCDDs and manufacturer-certified technicians.
• Lighting Services Energy-efficient lighting installation and retrofit services for businesses, institutions, and homes. Includes cost-competitive solutions, lighting design, and green lighting performance guidance.
• Traffic, Underground & Signalization Integrated traffic control systems, roadway lighting, custom streetscapes, high-voltage work, fiber-optic interconnection, bridge lighting, LED conversions, horizontal boring, underground power, and DOT display boards for government and municipal clients.
• Design-Build Services End-to-end electrical design and construction services using latest Web-based and CAD technologies. Works with architectural and engineering firms to deliver seamless power and connectivity solutions from concept to completion.
• Prefabrication Services In-house design and manufacturing of electrical components in a 100,000-square-foot facility for transport and installation at job sites. Enables labor cost savings, accelerated schedules, and controlled quality on commercial and industrial electrical projects.
• Energy Savings Services Energy conservation, LEED certification, energy audits, lighting retrofits, daylight harvesting, and occupancy sensors to reduce electric bills and improve facility efficiency for commercial, healthcare, financial, and banking customers.
• Service & Repair 24/7 emergency electrical repair with the largest service staff in Iowa. Services include emergency repair, preventive maintenance, flood and storm damage response, power outage restoration, electrical service upgrades, infrared scanning, fire alarm systems, generators, and uninterruptible power systems, supported by a 100-truck fleet and personal call answering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency service response typically within one hour or less
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• EMCOR Group, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMCOR Group (NYSE: EME) is the parent company of Baker Electric. As part of EMCOR, Baker Electric benefits from corporate resources, safety programs, sustainability initiatives, and shared operational best practices. EMCOR has 80+ operating companies and is committed to sustainability including solar solutions, lighting retrofits, high efficiency HVAC, and carbon offsets. Baker Electric participates in EMCOR's award-winning Be There For Life! safety program.
• BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International)coreTechnology or IntegrationBaker Electric is a proud Corporate Member of BICSI. The company has Registered Communications Distribution Designers (RCDDs) on staff and certified technicians. BICSI is the leading source of information and education for the information technology systems (ITS) industry.
• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of NECA, the trade association representing the electrical contracting industry. Provides access to industry standards, training, and networking opportunities.
• Associated General Contractors (AGC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of AGC, the primary trade association for the construction industry. Provides access to industry resources, training, and advocacy.
• Greater Des Moines PartnershipmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member of the regional economic development organization serving the Des Moines metro area. Facilitates business connections and regional advocacy.
• CommScope/Systimax, CommScope/UniprisemajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology services partner for structured cabling systems. Baker Electric holds manufacturer certifications for CommScope Systimax and CommScope Uniprise products.
• PanduitmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology services partner for voice/data/cabling infrastructure. Baker Electric holds Panduit manufacturer certification.
• BICSI Corporate Member NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBICSI corporate membership with RCDDs on staff provides specialized expertise in ITS design and installation, positioning Baker Electric as a certified provider for technology services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Faith Technologies: Wisconsin-based full-service electrical and specialty systems contractor serving commercial, industrial, and mission-critical customers across the Midwest. Most directly comparable to Baker in scale, geographic focus, and integrated service offering including prefab and low-voltage technology work.
• Helix Electric: National electrical contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, and mission-critical projects including data centers. Comparable to Baker in commercial/industrial scope and growing data center exposure, with broader geographic reach.
• Rosendin Electric: One of the largest employee-owned electrical contractors in the U.S., with significant data center, renewable, and commercial work. Comparable to Baker in service mix (commercial, industrial, technology) and prefab-driven model, though at substantially larger scale and national footprint.
• Wachter: National electrical, low-voltage, and technology infrastructure contractor with strong data center and industrial customer base. Comparable to Baker in low-voltage/structured cabling capability and 24/7 service orientation.
• IES Holdings: Publicly traded electrical and mechanical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and residential markets across the U.S. Comparable to Baker in integrated electrical services, with public-market visibility into segment economics.
• MYR Group: Publicly traded specialty contractor providing electrical construction across commercial, industrial, and T&D markets. Comparable to Baker in commercial/industrial electrical contracting and growing exposure to transmission and renewable energy projects.
• Power Design: Large multi-state electrical contractor specializing in commercial, multifamily, and hospitality projects with significant prefab operations. Comparable to Baker in residential and commercial mix, in-house prefab, and design-build delivery model.
• Bergelectric: National electrical contractor with strong commercial, healthcare, and data center presence plus an in-house prefab facility. Comparable to Baker in integrated commercial electrical work and prefabrication-driven delivery.

Regional players

• Guarantee Electrical Construction: St. Louis-based commercial and industrial electrical contractor serving the broader Midwest. Comparable to Baker in regional positioning, design-build, prefab, and service capabilities, though operating primarily in Missouri rather than Iowa.
• Hunt Electric: Minnesota-based electrical and technology infrastructure contractor serving commercial, industrial, and mission-critical customers across the Upper Midwest. Comparable to Baker in regional Midwestern positioning, prefab, and structured cabling emphasis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EMCORgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/emcorgroupinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/baker-electric---iowa
• Instagraminstagram.com/emcor_group_inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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