Samson Electric

What Samson Electric does

Samson Electric, Inc. is a family-owned commercial electrical contractor founded on March 11, 1985 by the Samson family in North Pole, Alaska, and operating continuously for over 30 years. The company delivers electrical construction, installation, and maintenance services across three primary segments: commercial facilities (office buildings, universities, hospitals, airports, schools, hotels, retail), residential (generator switches, lighting, electrical upgrades for homeowners in Anchorage, Mat-Su Valley, Girdwood, Fairbanks, and remote locations), and large-scale industrial projects (healthcare facilities, military aircraft facilities, airports, power plants, sewage treatment plants). Its service portfolio spans new construction, lighting upgrades, preventative maintenance (including infrared testing and reporting), emergency power systems, and energy management solutions such as retro-kits and energy evaluations. The company self-describes as operating one of the largest Service Departments in Alaska.

Samson Electric generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven electrical contracting — bids, quotes, and negotiated contracts for commercial, residential, and industrial work of varying size, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers or recurring subscription model. Its go-to-market is sales-led and direct: customers reach the company via its website, phone, or email, after which the company delivers services through field crews of qualified electricians, foremen, journeymen, project managers, and estimators out of two owned facilities — an ~8,500 sq ft Anchorage office and shop (purchased and renovated in 2005) and an ~8,500 sq ft Fairbanks office and shop (built 1996, renovated 2007). The marketing presence emphasizes a project portfolio (Cabela's Anchorage, Dead Horse Airport, ELM 280 F-22 Corrosion Control/LO Maintenance Facility, FTW 340 Barracks, Seward Long Term Care Facility) rather than digital demand generation. The company holds State of Alaska General Contractor, Business, and Electrical Administrator licenses, is fully licensed and bonded, and is a member of ABC Alaska with STEP safety program participation.

The business operates exclusively in the State of Alaska, including remote and harsh environments, which functions as both a defensible niche (logistics barrier to lower-48 competitors) and a structural ceiling on addressable market. Ownership remains with the founding Samson family; no private equity, venture capital, or institutional investor involvement is disclosed. The company is privately held, has no subsidiaries, and reports no funding rounds, mergers, acquisitions, or public-company activity. Revenue, headcount trends, and detailed financial metrics are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Samson Electric

Legal name

Samson Electric, Inc.

Website

https://sei-ak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Samson Electric is a family-owned commercial electrical contractor founded in 1985, serving commercial, residential, and industrial clients across Alaska from offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks, with capabilities spanning new construction, maintenance, emergency power, and energy management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Electrical Emergency Service (HSAOAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electrical Permitting, Inspection Preparation & Compliance Services (HSAOADAL)

Keywords

• Commercial electrical contracting
• Electrical construction services
• Industrial electrical services
• Residential electrical services
• Preventative electrical maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: Project-based revenue from commercial, residential, and industrial electrical services including new construction, renovations, lighting upgrades, preventative maintenance, and emergency power solutions. Revenue is generated through bids, quotes, and negotiated contracts for projects of varying sizes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Samson Electric is a full-service electrical contractor performing new construction, lighting upgrades, preventative maintenance, emergency power systems, and energy management work for commercial, residential, and industrial clients across Alaska. The company operates from offices in North Pole (Fairbanks region) and Anchorage to serve customers statewide.

Product overview

Samson Electric is a commercial electrical contractor providing an integrated portfolio of electrical services across three primary segments: commercial, residential, and industrial. The company's core offerings include new construction, lighting upgrades, preventative maintenance, emergency power systems, and energy management solutions. Services are delivered through offices in Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska, with the capacity to serve remote locations throughout the state. The company operates one of the largest service departments in Alaska, distinguishing it as a full-service electrical contractor capable of handling projects of varying scale from residential generator switches to large-scale industrial builds for healthcare, airport, military, and power plant facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Electrical Services Full electrical contracting for commercial facilities, including new construction, lighting, and energy management, delivered to commercial property owners, facility managers, and general contractors in Alaska.
• Industrial Electrical Services Electrical installation, maintenance, and emergency power services for industrial and resource-sector sites in Alaska, targeting plant operators and operations managers.
• Residential Electrical Services Electrical installation, lighting, and service work for individual homeowners and residential property owners in Alaska.
• New Construction Electrical Services Complete electrical system design and installation for new construction projects across commercial, industrial, and residential segments.
• Lighting Upgrades and Maintenance Lighting system installation, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance for commercial, industrial, and residential customers.
• Preventative Maintenance Services Scheduled preventative electrical maintenance, including infrared testing and reporting, to reduce unplanned downtime for commercial and industrial clients.
• Emergency Power Systems Design, installation, and support of emergency power systems for commercial, industrial, and residential customers needing reliable backup power in Alaska.
• Energy Management Solutions Energy management services and solutions to help commercial and industrial customers monitor, control, and reduce electrical energy usage.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ABC AlaskacoreOthersSamson Electric is a member of ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors), Alaska chapter. ABC is the nation's leading commercial and industrial construction trade association. This membership provides industry recognition, networking opportunities, and access to construction industry resources and best practices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MYR Group: MYR Group is a publicly traded specialty contractor delivering electrical construction across transmission, distribution, commercial, and industrial markets in the U.S. and Canada. Like Samson, it serves industrial facilities and large commercial projects, but at national scope with utility-scale infrastructure.
• EMCOR Group: EMCOR Group is one of the largest U.S. providers of electrical and mechanical construction, building services, and industrial solutions, serving commercial, industrial, and utility customers. Comparable to Samson Electric as a commercial/industrial electrical contractor, but operates at national scale across many verticals.
• Helix Electric: Helix Electric is one of the largest privately held electrical contractors in the U.S., delivering commercial, industrial, and mission-critical electrical construction nationwide. Comparable to Samson as a full-service commercial/industrial electrical contractor, with much broader geographic reach.
• Rosendin Electric: Rosendin Electric is a large employee-owned electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and renewable markets nationwide with design-build and service capabilities. Comparable to Samson's commercial/industrial electrical focus, but at national scale with broader capabilities including renewables.
• Quanta Services: Quanta Services is a leading infrastructure solutions provider for the electric power, communications, and pipeline industries, offering electrical construction and maintenance services. It is comparable to Samson in industrial and utility-adjacent electrical work, though it operates at vastly larger national scale.
• Miller Electric Company: Miller Electric Company is one of the largest U.S. electrical contractors serving commercial, industrial, and technology clients with design-build, construction, and service capabilities. Like Samson, it provides full-service commercial electrical contracting with strong service/maintenance operations.
• Faith Technologies: Faith Technologies is a national electrical and specialty systems contractor delivering design-build, industrial, and energy solutions across the U.S. Like Samson, it serves commercial and industrial customers with a strong service/maintenance capability, but operates at much larger scale.
• IES Holdings: IES Holdings provides electrical and mechanical design, installation, and service for commercial, industrial, and residential customers across the U.S. Like Samson, it offers commercial and industrial electrical contracting plus service and maintenance revenue streams.
• Power Design Inc. Power Design is a national electrical contractor specializing in multi-family, commercial, and industrial construction with a strong service-maintenance offering. Comparable to Samson in commercial electrical contracting and recurring service work, though concentrated in multi-family and hospitality segments.

Regional players

• Davis Constructors & Engineers: Davis Constructors & Engineers is an Alaska-based general contractor delivering commercial, industrial, and healthcare construction across the state. It overlaps with Samson's customer base in healthcare, institutional, and industrial builds in Alaska and competes for the same local project pipeline.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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