Sargent Electric

Sargent Electric

Electrical contractor with 24/7 storm response

Overview

Sargent Electric is a diversified electrical contractor serving industrial, utility, commercial, wireless, and service markets. It conducts installation, maintenance, and emergency electrical work for clients such as power plants, utility companies, commercial businesses, and wireless providers. The company operates from its Pittsburgh base with offices in the Midwest and Northeast, and it distinguishes itself through its ability to respond to storm events nationwide, deploying crews and equipment 24/7 to handle severe weather and natural disasters. Revenue comes from long-term contracts for electrical projects and ongoing maintenance, as well as emergency response services. The company emphasizes safety and health through industry affiliations and wellness programs. Its goal is to provide reliable electrical contracting services while delivering rapid, nationwide emergency response and maintaining a strong safety record.

About Sargent Electric

Simplify's Rating
Why Sargent Electric is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

1907

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 Carter Electric adds over 300 employees and $50 million revenue.
  • Nearing Visabeira says U.S. revenues now exceed $1 billion after the deal.
  • Pittsburgh-area transmission wins position Sargent for grid hardening and data-center buildouts.

What critics are saying

  • July 2026 NLRB case in Johnstown, Ohio signals active labor conflict.
  • Carter Electric integration can disrupt field execution and dilute margins during 2026.
  • Dependence on storm and utility work exposes revenue to weather-driven volatility and emergency mobilization.

What makes Sargent Electric unique

  • Sargent Electric combines utility, industrial, wireless, and storm-response crews nationwide.
  • August 2026 Carter Electric acquisition deepens Florida medium-voltage and telecom capabilities.
  • July 2026 NECA award for Brunot Island 138 kV replacement validates transmission expertise.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Company News

Energy Oil & Gas
Jun 1st, 2025
With over 100 years of experience, Sargent Electric is driving the projects powering US electrical infrastructure

As the steel industry advanced and new target markets emerged, Sargent continued its expansion across the United States, opening offices in Maine, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, and another in Pennsylvania.

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