Company Profile

Rural Electric Inc

Company Overview

At Rural Electric, we are more than just an electrical contracting company—we are an employee-owned team dedicated to delivering innovative, specialized solutions for the mining, airport, and industrial sectors. For over 60 years, we have provided trusted, end-to-end electrical services across the Southwest and California, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and quality.

As industry leaders, we take pride in building powerful connections, not just in the systems we design but in the relationships we cultivate with our clients and communities. Whether your project demands precision, reliability, or forward-thinking solutions, Rural Electric is your partner in powering progress.

Company History

1964 - Rural Electric is founded
1977 - New Owners
1979 - First Airport Lighting Project
1979 - Became Incorporated
1981 - Licensed in California
1995 - Award First $1M+ Project
1996 - Manufacturing Division Creation
1996 - First Texas Project Completed
2001 - Licensed in Colorado
2004 - Licensed in Texas
2004 - Licensed in Nevada
2005 - ISO 9001 Registered Manufacturer
2006 - Annie and Brett Purchase Company
2007 - Southwest Contractors Best Civil Project Award
2007 - Southwest Contractors Best Transportation Project Award
2010 - Crescordia Award
2011 - ENR Award for Best Transportation Project
2011 - Licensed in New Mexico
2012 - Licensed in Oklahoma
2014 - Rural Electric Celebrates 50 Years in Business
2017 - Mining Division is formed
2020 - Lukeville Border Wall Awarded
2021 - Rural Becomes Employee Owned

Benefits

Rural offers a competitive salary and the following benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
PTO
9 paid holidays
Tuition assistance
ESOP participation
Quarterly company events

Positions Available
  • 1 day ago

    Senior Estimator

    Rural Electric Inc - Mesa, AZ, United States

    The Senior Estimator leads cost estimation for construction projects, analyzes plans, manages subcontractor bids, negotiates pricing, mentors junior staff, and ensure profitable, accurate bids by overseeing the preconstruction process from conceptual to detailed estimates. Lead Estimation:Oversee the entire bid process, from initial analysis to final submission, including conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimates, for the mining, industrial, and airport divisions. Cost Analysis:Analyze ...

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