Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Electrical Engineering & Construction Services Since 1961
Founded in 1961 by a group of World War II veterans led by Arland Newkirk, our company was built on an unyielding commitment to ethics, integrity, and work ethic. Over six decades, we have grown from a regional electrical contractor to one of the top 50 in the United States while maintaining the core values instilled by our founders. In 1973, Chris Anton acquired controlling interest and expanded our capabilities, transforming us into a national leader. Today, under second-generation family leadership, we combine professional agility with the enduring principles of our origins. Our approach ensures we deliver engineering and construction services for every type of electrical systemfrom infrastructure to industrywhile remaining nimble enough to adapt to complex challenges.We self-perform over 90% of our work, maintaining control over safety, quality, and project timelines through dedicated teams of engineers, technicians, and safety specialists. Our affiliations with major industry associations and licensing in multiple states reflect our commitment to excellence. We serve diverse sectors including power generation, renewable energy, industrial, commercial, and telecommunications, offering turnkey solutions from design through commissioning. Our reputation is built on decades of delivering world-class electrical support, as evidenced by client testimonials highlighting our customer-driven approach and exceptional performance under challenging conditions.
Services
Electrical Construction
Engineering Services
Testing & Commissioning
EPC/Design-Build
Panel Design & Fabrication
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We self-perform over 90% of our electrical projects for superior quality control.
- Our engineers and technicians hold licenses in multiple states and municipalities.
- We offer turnkey solutions from design through commissioning for all electrical systems.
- Our emergency service team responds rapidly to critical infrastructure needs.
- We maintain partnerships with major industry associations for continuous improvement.
What people say
World-class electrical support
Opened airport early
Best crews I've worked with
Customer-service driven
Extreme dedication
Services
Electrical Construction
We deliver full-scale electrical construction for power plants, renewable energy systems, substations, and industrial facilities. Our teams handle complex projects from initial design to final implementation, ensuring compliance with safety standards and client specifications. With nationwide licensing, we serve diverse sectors including commercial, institutional, and telecommunications.
Engineering Services
Our engineering subsidiary provides comprehensive design and consulting for power systems up to 765kV. Services include systems planning, process control, energy efficiency analysis, and software integration. We specialize in fault analysis, arc flash studies, and control systems for industrial and telecommunications clients across North America.
Testing & Commissioning
We ensure electrical system integrity through calibration, acceptance testing, and power quality analysis. Our technicians perform transformer oil sampling, infrared surveys, and protective device calibration to meet exact project specifications. Startup services guarantee safe and efficient operation from initial implementation through full system commissioning.
EPC/Design-Build
Our design-build approach combines engineering, procurement, and construction under one contract. This streamlined process improves efficiency and accountability while reducing project timelines. We manage all phases from concept development to final commissioning for power plants, substations, and industrial facilities nationwide.
Panel Design & Fabrication
We design and fabricate custom substation, industrial, and SCADA control panels. Our engineering team provides complete CAD design and modification solutions, while our fabrication facility handles installation and field retrofitting. This service ensures precise integration with existing electrical infrastructure for optimal performance.
Questions
What types of electrical projects does Newkirk Electric handle?
We manage projects ranging from power generation and renewable energy systems to industrial facilities, substations, and telecommunications infrastructure nationwide.
How long has Newkirk Electric been in business?
We've delivered electrical contracting services since our founding in 1961 by World War II veterans led by Arland Newkirk.
Do you offer emergency electrical services?
Yes, our emergency service team responds rapidly to critical infrastructure needs with 24/7 availability for urgent repairs.
What makes Newkirk Electric different from competitors?
We self-perform 90% of work, maintain nationwide licensing, and combine six decades of experience with modern engineering solutions.
Are your technicians licensed and certified?
All our electricians, engineers, and project managers hold appropriate industry certifications and state licenses across multiple jurisdictions.
