Electrical Power and General Contracting, Delivered by One Trusted Partner.

From ground-up systems to multi-trade management, we deliver with safety and precision.

Padilla Electric Builders delivers commercial construction solutions across Southern California with the coordination, clarity, and craftsmanship you need to keep projects moving. Whether you’re building from the ground up or upgrading critical systems, we bring decades of field experience and union-trained crews to get the job done. Safely, efficiently, and on time.

30+

Years in Business (since 1995), Family Owned

2

State Licenses (C-10 + Class B) CSLB #723149

4

4 IBEW Locals Represented (11, 47, 413, 441)

100%

Cal/OSHA-trained Workforce

Commercial Electrical Contracting

We provide full-scope electrical construction for commercial, municipal, industrial, and utility clients. Our licensed electricians are trained through IBEW Locals 11, 47, 413, and 441, and we operate with a focus on safety, code compliance, and long-term system performance. We also support ongoing maintenance and service contracts.

Capabilities include:

Ground-up electrical systems

Power distribution and switchgear installation

Service upgrades and utility coordination

Generator and backup power systems

Conduit, wiring, and panel installation including low-voltage and fiber communications

Lighting systems and controls including automation, PLC, and VFD

Facility upgrades and retrofit work

General Contracting & Trade Coordination

As a Class B General Building Contractor (CSLB #723149), we offer more than electrical. Our team can manage multiple trades under one roof to help reduce delays, simplify your bidding process, and keep accountability clear from preconstruction through closeout. And we self-perform electrical.

Scope includes:

Concrete pads, trenching, and flatwork


Structural carpentry and rough carpentry

Project coordination across trades

Safety oversight and quality control

Construction schedules and compliance tracking


Design-Build & Pre-Construction

We offer design-assist and pre-construction planning services to help clients define scope, reduce cost, and avoid change orders. When you involve us early, we can provide practical input and value engineering strategies that hold up under real-world conditions.

Services include:

Budget planning and scope review


Design-build delivery for electrical systems


Code and compliance consultation (NEC and NFPA 70)

Constructability analysis and energy audits aligned with LEED

Trade sequencing and timeline planning


Infrastructure & Utility Projects

We are equipped for complex scopes that involve utility coordination, public right-of-way work, or specialized installations for infrastructure and facilities. As a union contractor with scalable labor and field leadership, we meet regulatory standards while hitting milestones. Prequalified with ISNetworld, Veriforce, and Ariba. EMR 0.92.

Experience includes:

Water and energy utility projects

Public infrastructure and civil scopes

Substations and service vaults

SCADA and low-voltage integration (as applicable)

Coordination with city, county, and utility agencies


Have a project in mind? Let’s get it built the right way.

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End-to-End Industrial and Utility Expertise

From underground power to concrete, carpentry, and mechanical systems, Padilla Electric Builders brings every scope together under one roof. Our union-trained crews deliver safe, code-compliant work across electrical, civil, general construction, and instrumentation, backed by dual C-10 and B licenses and decades of industrial and utility experience.

Electrical

  • Underground electrical distribution and duct banks
  • Electrical service installation and upgrades
  • Automation systems integration
  • PLC installations for control systems
  • UPS installations for backup power reliability
  • Fiber optics and communications cabling
  • VFD installations for motor and equipment efficiency
  • Solar system installations
  • Generator and ATS installations
  • Electrical system maintenance programs
  • 24-hour emergency electrical service
  • General Construction

  • Painting: interior and exterior finishes
  • Roofing: commercial & industrial systems
  • Concrete: flatwork, pads, and structural pours
  • Rebar installation and reinforcement
  • Finish carpentry: doors, trim, and interior woodwork
  • Rough carpentry: structural support
  • Plumbing: installation and repair of water and waste systems
  • Asphalt paving and repair
  • Structural construction and reinforcement
  • Drywall installation and finishing
  • Electrical contracting (self-performed)
  • Insulation: thermal and soundproofing
  • HVAC: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
  • Sheet metal fabrication and installation
  • Inspecting: site safety, quality control, and compliance inspections
  • Civil Work

  • Concrete: structures, foundations, slabs, containments, footings, & structural supports
  • Structural steel fabrication for commercial & industrial applications
  • Grading of roadways and large-scale earth excavation work
  • Asphalt: roadway construction, patching, and demolition
  • Demolition: concrete and excavation removal services
  • Drainage systems, installation, and repair
  • Instrumentation and Mechanical

  • Tubing and threaded mechanical piping installation
  • Pumps, compressors, and motor installation and servicing
  • Multi-Trade Expansion (Coming Soon)

    We are currently expanding our workforce through new union partnerships to offer integrated services in:

    Concrete

    Rebar

    Carpentry

    If your project requires coordination across multiple trades, we can serve as your single point of contact. This reduces overhead and improves control across every phase.

    Industries We Serve

    We partner with both public and private clients to deliver projects that demand safety, precision, and accountability. From government facilities to energy providers, our experience spans sectors where reliability matters most. Each industry comes with its own standards, and our team is trained to meet them while keeping projects on schedule and in compliance.

    We specialize in commercial and institutional construction across:

    Public Works & Government Facilities

    Utility & Infrastructure Projects

    Educational Institutions

    Industrial Warehouses & Logistics

    Office & Facility Upgrades

    Water Districts & Energy Providers


    Your One Contractor for Every Scope

    Backed by 30+ years of experience, union partnerships, and dual licensing, Padilla Electric Builders delivers commercial and industrial projects without compromise.

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