Trusted for Over 30 Years
Powering California with Craftsmanship and Grit
Decades of experience since 1995. Union-trained crews. Dual-licensed as both a General Contractor and Electrical Contractor (C-10 and B).
Padilla Electric Builders delivers commercial, industrial, utility, and government projects across Southern California with precision, safety, and pride.
Electrical & General Contracting Under One Roof
Multiple Trades With One Trusted Team
Padilla Electric Builders delivers full-scope commercial and industrial construction services with union-trained expertise throughout Southern California. Whether you’re building a new facility, upgrading outdated infrastructure, or coordinating across multiple trades, we bring deep electrical knowledge and general contracting oversight together so your project stays on track, on code, and on budget.
From utility installations and switchgear to low-voltage and fiber, PLC/VFD, UPS and generator/ATS, facility upgrades and expansions, and public works scopes, we’re built to handle complexity without confusion.
Licensed C-10 and B Contractor
We bring both electrical and general contracting licenses under one roof, simplifying coordination across trades and scopes. CSLB #723149.
Union Strong
As a proud IBEW signatory (Locals 11, 47, 413, and 441), we staff only trained, safety-certified electricians and tradespeople.
Built for Complex Projects
From utility installs to public works and facility upgrades, we’re built to manage critical scopes with clear accountability. EMR 0.92. 100% Cal/OSHA-trained workforce. Prequalified with ISNetworld, Veriforce, and Ariba.
The Services That Power Your Project
Whether you need expert electrical contracting, full general contracting oversight, or a design-build partner to guide your vision from concept to completion, Padilla has the experience and skill to handle it. With all trades coordinated through one proven team, your project runs smoother, safer, and stronger from start to finish.
Electrical Contracting
Full-scope electrical work for municipal, commercial, industrial, and utility projects. From underground power and switchgear to generators, UPS, solar, and fiber. All handled by licensed, union-trained crews who put safety and long-term performance first.
Learn MoreGeneral Contracting
From concrete and carpentry to project schedules and safety oversight, we coordinate every trade under one roof so your build runs smoothly from start to finish. We self-perform electrical and integrate civil scope where needed.
Learn MoreSpecialty & Pre-Construction
Design input, value engineering, and infrastructure support — including instrumentation, mechanical piping, and LEED-aligned energy audits. Now expanding into concrete, rebar, and carpentry with new union partnerships.
Learn MoreReady to start? We’re ready to build.
Contact Our TeamBuilt on Trust. Backed by Legacy.
Why Clients Choose Padilla Electric Builders
When you hire Padilla, you get more than a contractor. You get a legacy-built, union-signatory team that knows how to move fast, solve problems, and deliver results without cutting corners. Operating since 1995, we bring over 30 years of experience across trades, scopes, and sectors in utility, industrial, and commercial work across Southern California. Every project gets direct leadership involvement and hands-on oversight. State-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), EMR 0.92 and prequalified with ISNetworld, Veriforce, and Ariba.
Dual Licensed Expertise
We hold both C-10 (Electrical) and B (General Contractor) licenses. That means we can manage more of your project under one roof with fewer delays and clearer coordination. CSLB #723149.
Union-Trained Crews
We’re signatory with IBEW Locals 11, 47, 413, and 441. Every crew member is professionally trained, safety-certified, and experienced in high-standard commercial and industrial work.
Legacy + Momentum
Founded by an Army veteran and now led by his son, Padilla Electric Builders has grown steadily for decades through loyalty, accountability, and results.
Multi-Trade Expansion
In addition to electrical contracting, we’re building out internal concrete, rebar, and carpentry crews. That means fewer vendors to manage and one trusted partner from start to finish.
Trusted By Leading Companies
Powering projects for utilities, water districts, energy leaders, and public agencies across California.
Proudly Signatory with IBEW Locals 11, 47, 413 and 441
Union Strong. Safety You Can Count On.
Padilla Electric Builders is signatory with IBEW Local 11 (Los Angeles), Local 47 (utilities), Local 413 (Central California), and Local 441 (Orange County). This means top-tier talent, ongoing training, and full compliance with safety protocols and prevailing wage requirements. Our crews are certified, reliable, and always ready to deliver.
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We’re ready to discuss your next commercial or industrial project. Share your specs and timelines, and we’ll show you how our team can deliver with precision, safety, and skill.