Industrial Design / Build
Prairie Electric delivers turnkey design/build electrical solutions for industrial facilities: smart design, expert installs, and ongoing support.
Turnkey Industrial Electrical Design/Build Contractor
At Prairie Electric, we don’t just wire industrial facilities—we design and build the electrical infrastructure that drives production, movement, and control. As a full-scope, turnkey industrial electrical contractor, we work across the Pacific Northwest, specializing in complex, high-load, high-demand environments like food processing plants, automated distribution centers, water and wastewater treatment facilities, quarries, and industrial logistics operations.
From initial concept to complete system turnover (and beyond), we offer one integrated solution for industrial electrical design/build—engineered for performance, planned with precision, and delivered with zero guesswork.
Over 40 Years of Industrial Electrical Contractor Experience
Every industrial build comes with its own language—control panels, motor startups, conveying systems, arc flash studies, and more. At Prairie Electric, our team doesn’t have to “get up to speed”—we’re already fluent.
Our in-house project management, CAD drafting, power system analysis, and field crews bring deep experience on projects ranging from automated packaging facilities to rock crushing plants. Whether you’re adding 100,000 square feet or building from the ground up, Prairie Electric has the knowledge and resources to make sure the power systems are built to last—and built right the first time.
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Making the world move through the flip of a switch is our passion, and we want the opportunity to quote your next project.
Get StartedA Closer Look at Our Industrial Design/Build Process
Prairie’s turnkey approach to industrial electrical contracting means you’ll only need one point of contact—from concept through commissioning. Here’s how we do it:
Design Phase: Laying the Groundwork for Performance
Before anyone steps on-site, our engineering and design team is already building the foundation with detailed planning and precision modeling. Our design-phase services include:
CAD/BIM Electrical Drawings
We work in AutoCAD and BIM platforms to design everything from equipment power drops to complex cable tray runs. Our models integrate with mechanical and structural trades to prevent coordinate clashes before they become jobsite delays.
Power System Analysis
We don’t just guess at load—our team performs detailed studies including:
- Short circuit analysis
- Load calculations
- Arc flash hazard assessments
- Coordination studies
These reports help prevent downstream failures, ensure NFPA 70E compliance, and support OSHA safety requirements during commissioning and operation.
Equipment Layout Planning
We optimize layouts for control panels, MCCs, transformers, and switchgear to improve access, ensure NEMA/IP rating compliance, and reduce cable routing distances.
Budgeting and Value Engineering
Need to make smart choices that save money without sacrificing reliability or compliance? We’ll suggest material alternatives, redesign feeder plans, or optimize layouts to reduce labor hours—without ever compromising quality.
Utility & Engineering Coordination
We’ll handle direct communications with local utilities and your engineering consultants to secure permits, power service drops, and site approvals early—keeping your critical path clear.
Build Phase: Safe, Smart, and Site-Ready Execution
Once your project moves from plans to action, our licensed industrial electricians and on-site teams bring the full scope of power and control systems to life. We provide:
Professional Electrical Installation
Our field crews bring decades of experience installing systems for food-grade facilities, 480/600V equipment, VFDs, SCADA controls, outdoor motor pits, and more.
Jobsite Management & Scheduling
We coordinate with project GCs to streamline labor needs, meet critical milestones, and manage materials logistics. We’ll stage deliveries, avoid bottlenecks, and pre-fab where it saves time—delivering on schedule without last-minute mayhem.
Multi-Trade Coordination
We stay locked into construction sequencing with mechanical, civil, and structural contractors—ensuring chilled water lines, conveyors, and trenching don’t collide with conduit runs.
OSHA Safety Plans and Compliance
Safety isn’t negotiable. We follow strict OSHA protocols and NFPA 70E safety standards, supplying lift certifications, energy control procedures, lockout/tagout plans, and regular jobsite safety audits.
Commissioning & Closeout: It Only Matters if It Works
Every system is fully tested under load and documented upon completion. We provide:
Equipment Testing & Verification
Our QA/QC includes:
- Megger and resistance testing
- Load bank evaluations
- Controls and instrumentation validation
- Custom calibration where required
Startup Support
Whether it’s a conveyor line, pump station, or industrial oven, we’ll support system startups with your vendor techs and integrate controls to meet operational goals.
Documentation & As-Builts
You’ll receive clean, accurate documentation at turnover—including as-built drawings, panel schedules, O&M manuals, labeling schedules, and single-line diagrams.
Inspection Coordination
We manage all inspections, walk-throughs, and final approvals with AHJs, building departments, and safety inspectors until your facility is 100% greenlit.
Ongoing Support & Maintenance: We Stay With You
Powering up is just the beginning. Prairie Electric offers industrial maintenance contracts and on-demand service to keep your operation running at full strength:
- Infrared thermography of panels and MCCs
- Preventive maintenance and electrical inspections
- Emergency troubleshooting (24/7 response available)
- Arc flash labeling and compliance studies
- Load monitoring and surge mitigation
We track down problems before they become downtime—and keep your site code compliant, year after year.
Ready to Build Better?
From water treatment facilities and quarry infrastructure to massive conveyor-based logistics centers, industrial construction is never simple. But with Prairie Electric, it doesn’t have to be a guessing game.
We’re a proven partner in turnkey industrial electrical design/build—ready to plan, power, and support your most demanding projects.
Let’s talk. Contact Prairie Electric today to bring in a design/build electrical contractor who knows industrial inside and out.
