Business Details
20 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Utility Infrastructure EPC Solutions West Coast
Founded in 2006, Charge has evolved from a directional drilling specialist into a leading Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) partner for West Coast utility infrastructure. Our origins in Accu-Bore Directional established a foundation of combining engineering with directional drilling, which expanded through strategic acquisitions including Veteran Power Infrastructure, Veteran Pipeline Construction, and Extreme Excavating Company. With over 15 years of experience, we deliver comprehensive solutions for gas distribution, electrical infrastructure, and underground utilities while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, community, and innovation.Our team of engineers, project managers, and field crews operates with core values of trust, collaboration, and personal responsibility. As a certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, we prioritize supplier diversity and sustainable practices that benefit both current and future generations. Our localized expertise across California and Oregon enables scalable responses to complex challenges like wildfire recovery and aging infrastructure. Through continuous improvement and military-inspired discipline, we ensure reliable energy delivery while minimizing community disruption during construction projects.
Services
Gas Distribution
Electric Infrastructure
Directional Drilling
Wildfire Recovery
Underground Utilities
Substation Construction
Pipeline Construction
Utility Trenching
Storm Response
Infrastructure Modernization
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We combine 15+ years of EPC expertise with military discipline for reliable infrastructure solutions
- Our localized California and Oregon teams enable rapid response to regional challenges
- Four integrated companies provide comprehensive gas, electric, and utility services
- Certified DVBE with proven supplier diversity and community engagement programs
- Military-inspired safety culture with documented hazard prevention protocols
Associations and certifications
- Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)
What people say
Safety-focused teams
Emergency response excellence
Veteran leadership
Community commitment
Technical expertise
Services
Gas Distribution
Veteran Pipeline Construction provides end-to-end natural gas distribution solutions through stand-alone or joint trench installations. Our EPC approach combines engineering, construction, and project management to deliver safe, code-compliant systems. With thousands of completed projects, we specialize in complex urban environments and wildfire-impacted areas.
Electric Infrastructure
Veteran Power Infrastructure offers comprehensive electric distribution construction including EV charging stations and system hardening. Our crews execute thousands of projects annually, focusing on reliability improvements and emergency restoration following natural disasters across the West Coast utility network.
Directional Drilling
Accu-Bore Directional specializes in horizontal drilling for utility installations. We combine engineering with specialized equipment to install conduits for water, wastewater, gas, and communication lines beneath challenging terrain while maintaining surface integrity.
Wildfire Recovery
Our teams rebuild wildfire-damaged infrastructure with projects like the Magalia Dam power restoration. We implement fire-resistant designs while minimizing community disruption through coordinated planning and rapid deployment of experienced crews.
Underground Utilities
Extreme Excavating Company handles underground utility installation including vaults, trenching, and substation foundations. With 20+ years of Pacific Northwest experience, we provide complete solutions for water/wastewater, communications, and energy distribution systems.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We specialize in utility infrastructure across California and Oregon, with strategic distribution throughout these states to provide localized solutions.
Are you certified as a veteran-owned business?
Yes, we are a certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) with multiple subsidiary companies meeting this designation.
How do you handle emergency situations?
Our teams respond to natural disasters and infrastructure emergencies with pre-planned mobilization procedures and experienced crews available 24/7.
What safety protocols do you follow?
We maintain a military-inspired safety culture with daily job safety analyses, hazard prevention training, and documented communication protocols for all field operations.
Can you handle large-scale infrastructure projects?
Our EPC model combines four specialized companies to manage complex projects from design through completion, including system-wide upgrades and regional modernization programs.
What makes your company different?
Our unique combination of military discipline, technical expertise, and community focus creates reliable infrastructure solutions while maintaining strict safety standards.
