Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Electrical Engineering Partner in Honolulu
Founded in 1978, our firm has dedicated over four decades to delivering electrical engineering expertise across Hawaii and the Pacific Rim. We began as a specialized electrical engineering consultancy and have since expanded to offer construction management and energy services, maintaining our core commitment to technical excellence. Our multidisciplinary team combines deep local knowledge with extensive experience in government, private, and utility sectors. We prioritize client collaboration, ensuring tailored solutions for projects ranging from infrastructure development to renewable energy systems. With a legacy of serving hundreds of clients, we remain focused on advancing community development through innovative engineering practices.Our leadership team brings decades of hands-on experience, overseeing complex projects that meet evolving industry standards. We emphasize sustainable design, having contributed to LEED-certified projects and energy efficiency initiatives. Our personnels expertise spans electrical distribution systems, lighting design, and construction administration for diverse sectors including healthcare, education, and transportation. We maintain rigorous quality control while adapting to technological advancements in engineering and energy management. Our long-standing reputation as one of Hawaiis Best Places to Work reflects our commitment to both professional excellence and employee development.
Services
Electrical Engineering
Energy Solutions
Construction Management
Lighting Systems
Site Development
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 47 years of specialized electrical engineering experience since 1978
- Our team includes LEED-certified professionals with military infrastructure expertise
- We provide integrated electrical engineering, energy, and construction management services
- We maintain deep institutional knowledge of Hawaii's regulatory and infrastructure needs
- Our personnel have completed projects for major government agencies including the Department of Defense
Services
Electrical Engineering
We provide comprehensive electrical engineering services from master planning to construction administration. Our expertise covers utility studies, distribution systems, and building power infrastructure for commercial, industrial, and government projects. With decades of experience in Hawaii's unique regulatory environment, we deliver reliable solutions for new developments and facility upgrades.
Energy Solutions
Our energy services focus on efficiency improvements and renewable energy implementation. We offer turnkey solutions including photovoltaic systems, wind turbine installations, and energy performance optimization. Our team addresses both traditional efficiency measures and innovative technologies to reduce operational costs for clients in healthcare, education, and government sectors.
Construction Management
We provide professional construction management for electrical and telecom projects. Our services include budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and third-party inspections. With experienced managers and engineers, we ensure compliance with technical specifications while maintaining project timelines for commercial, infrastructure, and government developments.
Lighting Systems
Our lighting expertise covers highway systems, sports facilities, and commercial properties. We design energy-efficient solutions for both interior and exterior applications, including roadway lighting and recreational area illumination. Our team addresses code compliance while optimizing visibility and safety for diverse project types across Hawaii.
Site Development
We offer master planning for electrical distribution systems and telecommunication networks. Our services include primary/secondary power distribution design and emergency generation systems. We support large-scale developments with utility infrastructure planning, ensuring reliable power delivery for residential, commercial, and municipal projects across the Pacific region.
People
Ronald N.S. Ho
Chairman/Founder
With over 50 years of electrical engineering experience, Mr. Ho founded the company in 1978. He oversees energy performance projects and manages engineering staff, bringing expertise in master planning and infrastructure development across Hawaii.
Sean K. Sugai
President / CEO
Leading the firm since 1988, Mr. Sugai has 35+ years of experience in electrical engineering. He manages production teams and marketing while overseeing sustainable design projects including airport infrastructure and LEED-certified buildings across Hawaii and Guam.
Steven H. Sakai
Vice President
With 40 years of experience, Mr. Sakai supervises engineering personnel and coordinates projects. His expertise includes electrical distribution systems, military facilities, and transportation infrastructure improvements throughout Hawaii's commercial and government sectors.
Dennis I. Toba
Vice President
A LEED-certified engineer with 34 years of experience, Mr. Toba manages electrical projects for state agencies. He specializes in photovoltaic systems, SCADA telemetry, and infrastructure projects across Hawaii, Guam, and Kwajalein.
Billy J. Ornellas
Vice President
With 24 years of experience, Mr. Ornellas oversees electrical projects for transportation and government agencies. His expertise includes renewable energy systems, security infrastructure, and airport developments across Hawaii's public and private sectors.
Questions
What engineering services do you specialize in?
We specialize in electrical engineering, energy solutions, and construction management for commercial, government, and infrastructure projects across Hawaii and the Pacific Rim.
How long has your firm been in operation?
Our firm has provided engineering services since 1978, with our leadership team collectively bringing over 200 years of industry experience.
Do you work on government infrastructure projects?
Yes, we regularly collaborate with state agencies including the Department of Transportation, Department of Defense, and University of Hawaii System on electrical infrastructure projects.
Can you handle large-scale energy efficiency projects?
Our energy division implements comprehensive solutions including photovoltaic systems, wind turbines, and traditional efficiency measures for commercial and government facilities.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Hawaii, with additional project experience in Guam, Kwajalein, and the Pacific Rim region for electrical engineering and infrastructure projects.
Do you offer construction management services?
Yes, our dedicated construction management group provides oversight for electrical and telecom projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality control services.
