What CSI Electrical Contractors does

CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc. is a California-based, full-service electrical construction firm operating three integrated service divisions: Electrical, Renewables, and Technology. The Electrical division delivers design-build, design-assist, and preconstruction services for commercial, industrial, healthcare (OSHPD-certified), education, hospitality, and entertainment projects, supported by in-house BIM/CAD modeling, prefabrication with just-in-time lean manufacturing, and self-perform field crews. The Renewables division provides utility-scale solar photovoltaic EPC, battery energy storage systems, substation and transmission work up to 765kV, distributed generation, and operations and maintenance, with a cumulative installed base exceeding 3 GW. The Technology division provides structured cabling, wireless and DAS systems, security and access control, and building management integration through a team that includes RCDD-certified professionals.

The company generates revenue primarily through fixed-price, cost-plus, and time-and-materials subcontracts with general contractors and developers on a project-by-project basis, supplemented by recurring O&M contracts on installed renewable assets. Customers include long-tenured general contractors such as DPR Construction (10+ years), Signal Energy (multiple utility-scale solar fields), TraPac, California Compaction Corp, and Turner Construction, alongside direct work for end-clients in healthcare (City of Hope, Kaiser Permanente, USC), entertainment (SoFi Stadium, Intuit Dome), and education (Emerson College LA, USC Michelson Center). CSI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. (NASDAQ: MYRG), an ENR Top 5 specialty electrical contractor with approximately 8,500 employees, and operates from a Santa Fe Springs headquarters plus regional offices in Palmdale, Santa Clarita, and San Jose.

Name

CSI Electrical Contractors

Legal name

CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc.

Website

https://csielectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

CSI Electrical Contractors is a California-based specialty electrical construction firm delivering design-build electrical, utility-scale solar and BESS, and technology infrastructure services for healthcare, entertainment, and commercial clients as a subsidiary of MYR Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Construction Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAIABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA), Electrical Systems Maintenance (LV/MV, Switchgear, UPS) (BPABACAC), Low-Voltage Wiring (Data/CAT6, Coax, Phone) (HSAOADAI), Testing, Commissioning & Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E/Arc Flash) (EDAOABAM)

Keywords

• Electrical construction services
• Commercial electrical contracting
• Solar EPC services
• Battery energy storage
• Technology infrastructure cabling

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Fe Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Construction Services: CSI generates revenue through electrical construction services for commercial, industrial, and specialty projects including design-build, design-assist, and traditional delivery methods. Revenue is project-based, earned through fixed-price contracts, cost-plus contracts, and time-and-materials arrangements for healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, data centers, and commercial facilities.
2. Renewable Energy Project Services: Revenue from utility-scale solar photovoltaic installations and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Services include design, engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance of renewable energy projects. Also includes substation and transmission work through sister companies.
3. Technology Infrastructure Services: Revenue from technology solutions including structured cabling, security systems, wireless networks (DAS, Wi-Fi), and systems integration. Services include network design, installation, and commissioning for data and communication infrastructure.
4. Operations & Maintenance Services: Ongoing O&M services for solar and BESS projects including 24/7 support, performance monitoring, infrared imaging, inverter maintenance, preventive and corrective maintenance, and system decommissioning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CSI Electrical Contractors is a specialty electrical construction firm that self-performs design-build, design-assist, and traditional electrical construction for commercial, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, data center, and education projects. The company operates three service divisions—Electrical, Renewables (utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage), and Technology (structured cabling, security, wireless, and building management systems)—backed by in-house engineering, BIM/CAD-based prefabrication, and 24/7 service and maintenance.

Product overview

CSI Electrical Contractors is a commercial and industrial electrical construction company that operates as a single business entity offering three interconnected service divisions: Electrical, Renewables, and Technology. The Electrical division provides comprehensive electrical design, construction, and maintenance services for commercial and industrial projects. The Renewables division delivers utility-scale solar, battery energy storage, and transmission solutions. The Technology division offers structured cabling, security systems, wireless solutions, and building management systems. These divisions often work together on projects, such as integrating renewable energy systems with electrical infrastructure, or combining technology services like security and building automation with electrical construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Construction Services
• Renewables EPC and O&M
• Technology Infrastructure Services
• Prefabrication and Engineering Services
• Service and Maintenance
• Solar and BESS Operations and Maintenance

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3 GW of solar generating facilities installed
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers20 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MYR Group Inc.coreOthersParent company providing centralized leadership, direction, and resource management. MYR Group is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: MYRG) with approximately 8,500+ employees. Through its subsidiaries including CSI, MYR Group provides transmission/distribution electrical construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction services throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rosendin Electric: Headquartered in San Jose, CA, Rosendin is one of the largest employee-owned electrical contractors in the U.S. with overlapping scope across commercial, data centers, healthcare, and utility-scale solar/BESS — a near-direct competitor to CSI in California and the Western U.S.
• Cupertino Electric: San Jose-based electrical contractor with very similar verticals — commercial construction, data centers, and utility-scale solar EPC — making it one of the closest comparables to CSI's three-division model.
• Helix Electric: California-headquartered (San Diego) commercial and industrial electrical contractor with comparable design-build, prefabrication, and technology infrastructure capabilities, competing with CSI for healthcare, hospitality, and entertainment projects.
• Morrow-Meadows: California-based specialty electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and healthcare markets, with similar design-build delivery and OSHPD experience — directly competing with CSI on large hospital and campus projects.
• Faith Technologies: Large national electrical and technology systems contractor with design-build, prefab, and structured-cabling offerings — comparable to CSI's Electrical + Technology divisions for commercial and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• EMCOR Group: Fortune 500 national leader in electrical and mechanical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure; competes with CSI across commercial, healthcare, data centers, and renewables as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Quanta Services: Largest pure-play infrastructure utility-services firm in North America with deep T&D and renewables EPC capability; overlaps with CSI on utility-scale solar, BESS, and substation work via MYR Group's adjacent capabilities.
• IES Holdings: Publicly traded electrical and infrastructure services provider with residential, commercial, and industrial offerings, including data center and solar capabilities that overlap with CSI's core and renewables divisions.
• Mortenson Construction: Major national contractor with one of the largest utility-scale wind and solar EPC practices in the U.S., directly competing with CSI on large renewable energy projects while also bidding commercial work in Western markets.

Emerging players

• Blattner Energy (now Quanta's Renewables): Acquired by Quanta Services, Blattner is one of the largest utility-scale renewable energy EPCs in North America, overlapping with CSI's solar/BESS/substation scope but typically operating at larger project sizes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/csielectric
• Facebookfacebook.com/CSIElectricalContractors
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1170570

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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