What Trumbo Electric does

Trumbo Electric, Inc. is a privately held design/build electrical contractor founded in 1948 in Broadway, Virginia, and operating across western Virginia and West Virginia. The firm holds Virginia (#0407002199) and West Virginia (C01146-00) electrical engineering contractor licenses and is described as the only contractor in western Virginia licensed to practice electrical engineering, employing two licensed Professional Engineers. It serves three primary customer verticals — industrial, institutional, and healthcare — through direct, project-based engagement with facility owners and general contractors, with project sizes ranging from several thousand dollars to over $13.5 million.

The company's core technical offering is integrated electrical engineering and construction under a single contract, with capabilities spanning low and medium voltage power distribution (600V, 5KV, 15KV, 25KV) including 100% redundant configurations, building systems (lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, security, data), and engineering services such as NFPA 70E arc flash analysis, infrared/thermal imaging diagnostics, PLC and control panel design, and power quality monitoring. Workmanship standards are claimed to exceed NECA 1-2000 and all employees hold OSHA-10 certifications, with project managers and superintendents holding OSHA 30. The company has completed thousands of projects in its 75+ year history without a schedule failure or a serious injury.

Trumbo generates revenue through one-time construction contracts and standalone professional services engagements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the firm claims its design/build model delivers 15-30% lower engineering, construction, maintenance, and energy costs than competitive-bid alternatives. The business employs approximately 100 people, many with 20+ years of tenure, under an employee-stakeholder model incorporating profit-sharing, 401(k), and performance incentives. Leadership is comprised of President Shanna Billhimer, VP of Business Development Jeremy Sonifrank, and VP of Operations Tim Kimberlain, all promoted internally in September 2020. Marketing is driven primarily by regional reputation, direct relationships, and industry association involvement rather than broad digital channels, and there is no disclosed external equity, parent company, or acquisition activity.

Name

Trumbo Electric

Legal name

Trumbo Electric, Inc.

Website

https://trumboelectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Trumbo Electric is a privately held, 77-year-old design/build electrical contractor licensed to practice electrical engineering in Virginia and West Virginia, serving industrial, institutional, and healthcare clients across the western Virginia region with projects ranging from thousands to over $13.5 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering design services (line design, substation design, civil/structural) (EUADAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cable Installation & Construction Services (trenching, duct banks, HDD, pulling, cable laying) (EUADADAI)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Design build construction
• Power distribution systems
• Electrical engineering services
• Industrial electrical installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Broadway

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Construction Services: Project-based electrical construction services for industrial, institutional, and healthcare projects ranging from thousands to over $13.5 million. Revenue is generated through one-time project contracts with no ongoing subscription component.
2. Engineering Services: Specialized engineering consulting services including arc flash analysis, thermal imaging, power quality monitoring, and diagnostic testing. These services may be offered as standalone consulting engagements or as part of larger construction projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Trumbo Electric is an integrated electrical engineering and construction contractor that delivers projects through a design/build delivery model. The company designs, installs, and services power distribution systems (600V to 25KV), building electrical systems, and specialized engineering solutions for industrial, institutional, and healthcare facilities in western Virginia and West Virginia. It also offers standalone engineering services including arc flash analysis, thermal imaging, control system design, and diagnostic testing.

Product overview

Trumbo Electric is an electrical contracting firm offering integrated electrical engineering and construction services through a design/build delivery model. The company's core offerings include preconstruction planning, power distribution systems (low/medium voltage up to 25KV), building systems (lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, security), and specialized engineering services (arc flash analysis, thermal imaging, control systems, and diagnostic testing). Quality control and safety programs support all service delivery, with company-wide emphasis on NECA workmanship standards and OSHA certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design/Build Electrical Services Integrated electrical engineering and construction services combining design and build phases to deliver electrical systems with 15-30% lower costs than competitive bid projects. Offered to industrial, institutional, and healthcare facility owners in western Virginia and West Virginia.
• Power Distribution Systems Low and medium voltage power distribution design and installation services covering 600V, 5KV, 15KV, and 25KV systems with 100% redundant configurations for critical applications. Targeted at industrial, institutional, and healthcare facility owners.
• Building Systems Complete building electrical systems including industrial equipment wiring, indoor and exterior lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, security, and data systems for institutional, industrial, and healthcare facilities.
• Preconstruction Services Pre-project services including site surveys, master planning, feasibility studies, engineering and design, budgeting, value engineering, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). Supports industrial, institutional, and healthcare construction projects.
• Arc Flash Analysis NFPA 70E compliant arc flash hazard analysis including electrical distribution surveys, one-line diagrams, short circuit studies, flash hazard calculations, equipment labeling, and PPE recommendations. Sold to industrial and commercial facility owners needing electrical safety compliance.
• Thermal Imaging / Infrared Scanning Diagnostic and preventative maintenance service using infrared scanning to identify potential problems in electrical distribution systems without interrupting operations. Includes engineering staff review and prioritized reporting for facility owners.
• Control System Design and Automation Custom control panel design, machine and process automation, PLC control systems, networking, and HMI integration services for industrial clients needing automated electrical systems.
• Power Distribution Surveys and Mapping Engineering analysis services including power distribution surveys, efficiency analysis, load shedding and sharing, lighting efficiency analysis, power quality monitoring, and diagnostic testing for facility owners.
• Testing and Diagnostics Electrical testing services including insulation resistance testing, HiPot testing, underground fault location, cable tracing, and circuit tracing for industrial and commercial facility owners.
• Quality Control Program Quality assurance program exceeding NECA 1-2000 workmanship standards, featuring performance-based incentives and project manager inspections delivered as part of Trumbo Electric's electrical construction services.
• Safety Program Comprehensive safety program including drug testing, OSHA certifications, weekly safety talks, and site-specific hazard training to maintain accident-free operations. Delivered as part of Trumbo Electric's electrical construction services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Engineering, construction, maintenance, and energy costs 15-30% lower than competitive bid projects
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Construction Safety USAminorOthersBronze level member of Construction Safety USA organization, demonstrating commitment to construction safety best practices and industry standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Faith Technologies: Faith Technologies is a national design/build electrical and specialty systems contractor serving industrial, healthcare, and mission-critical clients. Direct peer to Trumbo: both run integrated engineering-plus-construction models, both serve healthcare with redundant power distribution, and both target design/build as their primary delivery method.
• Rosendin Electric: Rosendin is one of the largest employee-owned electrical contractors in the U.S., with deep design/build and preconstruction capabilities across healthcare, data centers, and industrial. Comparable to Trumbo in delivery model (design/build), customer mix (industrial/institutional/healthcare), and ownership culture (employee-stakeholder structure).
• Helix Electric: Helix Electric is a national design/build electrical contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, healthcare, and mission-critical projects with self-performed electrical work. Peer to Trumbo in design/build methodology, customer verticals (industrial/healthcare), and integrated engineering-plus-construction model.
• Power Design: Power Design is a national electrical contractor focused on multi-family, commercial, and hospitality design/build projects. Direct peer to Trumbo in integrated design/build electrical delivery and emphasis on engineered solutions over pure bid work.

Broad incumbents

• IES Holdings: IES Holdings is a publicly traded provider of electrical and communications solutions across commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Broader incumbent offering electrical contracting, but overlaps with Trumbo on industrial and institutional electrical construction and design/build delivery.
• EMCOR Group: EMCOR Group is a Fortune 500 leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure, and building services. A broad incumbent that competes with Trumbo on large hospital, industrial, and institutional electrical work, though EMCOR offers a much wider portfolio of services across the U.S.
• MYR Group: MYR Group is a publicly traded electrical construction services company specializing in transmission, distribution, and commercial/industrial electrical work. Comparable to Trumbo on power distribution and electrical construction but with a national footprint and significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Watson Electrical: Watson Electrical is a southeastern U.S. electrical contractor serving industrial, commercial, and institutional customers across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee. Regional peer to Trumbo with similar industrial/institutional mix but operating in adjacent geographies.
• Cochran Electric: Cochran Electric is a Mid-Atlantic regional electrical contractor providing design/build and specialty services for healthcare, industrial, and commercial clients. Comparable to Trumbo in regional scale, design/build focus, and healthcare/industrial customer mix.
• Lee Company: Lee Company is a Tennessee-based mechanical and electrical contractor with design/build capabilities serving commercial, industrial, and healthcare customers. Regional peer to Trumbo in design/build delivery, healthcare/industrial customer mix, and engineering-driven contracting — though Lee Company is significantly larger and multi-trade.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TEI1948
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trumbo-electric-inc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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