Settle Muter Electric

What Settle Muter Electric does

Settle Muter Electric (SME) is a privately held, family-owned, full-service design-build electrical contractor founded in 1995 by Mark Muter and Charlie Settle in Columbus, Ohio. The company delivers project-based electrical construction services—from pre-construction planning and BIM-assisted design through prefabrication, new construction, renovation, self-performed site work, and ongoing operations and maintenance—for enterprise and institutional clients across healthcare, education, government, industrial, commercial, data center, airport, water treatment, research-lab, and solar markets. With 500+ employees and offices in Columbus, OH and Zebulon/Raleigh, NC, SME has completed more than 5,000 projects and reports a 98% customer satisfaction rating over a 30+ year operating history.

Technically, SME operates above the baseline of a trade subcontractor by self-performing BIM/3D modeling for multi-trade coordination, prefabricating modular electrical assemblies, performing conventional and hydroexcavation site work, and providing 24-hour emergency power restoration. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts—disclosed individual projects range roughly from $400K to $16.78M—with pricing determined per project through competitive bidding, negotiated awards via general contractors, and direct relationships with end-user owners such as Ohio State University, OhioHealth, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and the City of Columbus. Tier-1 general contractor partners include Gilbane, Messer, Turner Construction, Ruscilli, Pepper Construction, Danis, and Kokosing; engineering partners include Korda Nemeth Engineering and HAWA Engineers; generator supply partners include Kohler, Generac, and Buckeye Power Sales.

SME's go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed through direct project awards, design-build and CM/GC delivery models, and industry-association relationships (AGC, Builder's Exchange of Central Ohio, IEC, Safety Council of Greater Columbus). The company is family-controlled by the Muter family—no institutional investors, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed M&A—and in 2025 expanded beyond its long-held Central Ohio base with a Southeast regional office in North Carolina, alongside new service lines in solar, data centers, airports, and 24/7 emergency response.

Name

Settle Muter Electric

Legal name

Settle Muter Electric, Inc.

Website

https://settlemuter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Settle Muter Electric (SME) is a privately held, family-owned design-build electrical contractor founded in 1995, serving healthcare, education, government, industrial, and commercial clients from offices in Columbus, Ohio and Zebulon, North Carolina, with self-performed BIM, prefabrication, and 24-hour emergency service capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Generator & Transfer Switch Troubleshooting (HSAOAEAI)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting
• Design-build construction
• Commercial electrical services
• Industrial electrical installation
• BIM electrical design

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: Full-service design-build electrical contracting for new construction and renovation projects. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts ranging from small installations to multi-million dollar projects across healthcare, education, industrial, government, and commercial markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Settle Muter Electric is a full-service design-build electrical contractor providing end-to-end electrical construction services for new builds and renovations. The firm's service portfolio spans Design & BIM modeling, Pre-Construction planning, Pre-Fabrication of modular assemblies, on-site Construction, Operations & Maintenance, Site Work and Hydroexcavation, and 24-hour Emergency Service for hospitals, airports, data centers, and industrial facilities.

Product overview

Settle Muter Electric (SME) is a full-service design-build electrical contractor serving commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. The company operates as a unified service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, providing end-to-end electrical contracting services. The core product portfolio centers on electrical construction work, complemented by specialized service capabilities including Design & BIM, Pre-Construction Services, Pre-Fabrication, Construction Services, Operations & Maintenance, Site Work/Excavation/Hydroexcavation, and 24 Hour Emergency Service. These services are designed to serve diverse markets including Airports, Commercial, Data Centers, Government, Hospitals & Healthcare, Industrial, Research Labs, Schools & Universities, Solar, and Water Treatment. SME functions as a traditional electrical contracting firm rather than a technology or software company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design & BIM Provides Building Information Modeling (BIM) services using advanced 3D modeling software to design and integrate complex electrical systems into broader construction models, ensuring coordination with other trades and supporting prefabrication efforts.
• Pre-Construction Services Expertise in BIM, cost analysis, design, build, implementation, and maintenance to help clients forecast projects with confidence from the outset.
• Pre-Fabrication Delivers pre-fabrication components and modular solutions to simplify ramp up, delivery, and completion of projects across various markets.
• Construction Services New construction and renovation services for projects of all sizes across multiple industries and settings, combining project management with construction techniques.
• Operations & Maintenance Scheduled, preventive, and predictive maintenance services to keep electrical systems operational every hour, every day, all year long.
• Site Work, Excavation, and Hydroexcavation Self-performed site electrical infrastructure work including conventional excavation and hydroexcavation for complex underground systems.
• 24 Hour Emergency Service Emergency power restoration services for hospitals, airports, industrial facilities, data centers, and commercial enterprises with rapid response capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% customer satisfaction rating across 5,000+ completed projects
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments10 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

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic membership providing industry connections, standards setting, and recognition through awards and nominations. Affiliations have earned SME high honors and helped build strong connections with clients state-wide.
• Builder's Exchange of Central OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic membership providing industry recognition through BX Safety Awards and BX Craftsmanship Awards, along with industry connections and project leads.
• Associated Electrical Contractors / Independent Electrical Contractors of Central OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in electrical contractor trade associations providing industry standards, training, and networking opportunities within the electrical trades.
• Better Business BureauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBB accreditation demonstrating commitment to ethical business practices and consumer trust.
• Safety Council of Greater ColumbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on safety training and awareness, helping SME maintain high safety ratings and protect workers.
• Buckeye Power SalesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional distributor for power generation equipment supporting SME's generator installation capabilities.
• Ohio Advanced Energy EconomyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association focused on energy policy and advancement, supporting SME's involvement in sustainable energy solutions including solar.
• RenewzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy solutions partner supporting SME's sustainable energy initiatives and solar installation services.
• Habitat for HumanityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhilanthropic partnership giving back to the community through Habitat for Humanity building projects.
• Gilbane Building CompanycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMajor general contractor partner on multiple high-profile projects including OSU Postle Hall and OSU Covelli Center. Gilbane serves as construction manager/GC with SME providing electrical subcontractor services.
• Messer ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMajor construction manager/GC partner on healthcare projects including Riverside NICU, Livingston Orthopedic, Memorial Health, OhioHealth Pickerington Medical Center, and WOSU headquarters.
• Ruscilli ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction manager/GC partner on education projects including Upper Arlington High School, Perry Phoenix Middle School, and Hilliard Recreation and Wellness Center.
• Turner ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNational construction firm partner on CoverMyMeds healthcare project ($12.97M), serving as general contractor with SME as electrical subcontractor.
• HAWA EngineerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm partner on Sarepta Therapeutics project and Livingston Orthopedic and Surgery Center, providing electrical engineering design.
• Korda Nemeth Engineering (Korda)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm partner on Upper Arlington High School, Greensview Elementary School, and Memorial Health projects.
• RAP ManagementcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProperty owner and construction manager on Ammann Asphalt Plant (first in US) and RAP Management warehouse projects.
• Pepper ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor on Rickenbacker Central One industrial warehouse project ($2.35M), with Prater Engineering as engineer.
• Danis Building Construction Co.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeneral contractor on Sarepta Therapeutics Project Vette ($6.96M), converting office building to research laboratory.
• Kokosing IndustrialcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor on Dublin Road Water Plant Phase 4 project ($16.78M), working with CH2MHill as engineer.
• Elford ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner on Greensview Elementary School renovation ($1.6M), with Korda Nemeth Engineering.
• Monarch ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner on Hi Point Career Tech renovation project with school district.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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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