Virginia Class A Contractor

Design Electric is a growing commercial electrical contractor founded in 1982.

 

Our Unique Strengths

 

01. 100% Employee Ownership

We are empowered by 100% employee ownership and innovation.

02. Longevity

Our experience fuels excellence and fosters enduring relationships.

03. Wellbeing

We are commited to the growth and wellbeing of our people.

Operational Strengths

Safety Excellence

Safety at Design Electric is not just a corporate goal; it is a core value and a requirement. Our focus on employee health and safety goes beyond compliance and looks at best practices to prevent incidents and increase safe actions.

  • Mod rate: 0.86
  • 100% OSHA-10 trained workforce
  • 100% OSHA-30 trained leadership
  • 100% First Aid/CPR/AED trained workforce
  • Preconstruction Services

  • BIM + VDC using AutoCAD Revit, Navisworks clash detection, Evolve
  • Design Assist
  • Value Engineering
  • Staging Facility

    Charlottesville: Company-owned 20,000 square foot conditioned space.

    Harrisonburg: Company-owned 14,000 square foot conditioned space.

    Service Coverage

    Our service areas primarily includes Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and their surrounding counties.

    Depending on our workload and manpower, we are often willing to travel up to forty miles from Charlottesville or Harrisonburg.

    In Charlottesville, we serve Albemarle and Nelson counties.

    In Harrisonburg, our coverage extends to Rockingham and Augusta counties.

    Vertical Market

    Healthcare

    Higher Education

  • Dorms
  • Research Centers
  • Laboratories
  • Dining Facilities
  • Offices
  • Classrooms
  • Athletics
  • Sports Lighting
  • Commercial

    Industrial

    Proven Process

    Overview

    Contract Price Range

    Up to $25,000,000

    Bonding

    Approximately $35 million annually

    Employees

    From 150 to 250 based on needs

    SWaM

    655189

    Licenses

    • Virginia | 2701022302
    • Baltimore | M4738
    • North Carolina Unlimited | 16336-U
    • South Carolina | 114270
    • Maryland | 10978
    • Tennessee | 71632
    • West Virginia | WV027963

    Memberships

    • American Subcontractors Association
    • CFMA | Blue Ridge Chapter
    • Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
    • Charlottesville SHRM
    • Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce
    • SMPS Virginia
    • Shenandoah Valley Partnership (SVP)
    • U.S.Green Building Council (USGBC)