Transportation Utility (Underground)

Trusted underground utility and transportation electrical services, offering excavation, traffic signal installation, high voltage wiring, and more.

With over 40 years of experience, Prairie Electric is a trusted name for utility electrical services in Portland and Vancouver.

With over 40 years of experience, Prairie Electric is a trusted name for utility electrical services in Portland and Vancouver, from utility excavating to traffic signal control installation.

Workers in elevated buckets, including a skilled Vancouver electrician, perform maintenance on overhead traffic signs on a roadway at night, with vehicles and equipment present.
A construction worker in a safety vest and helmet is directing an excavator at a busy construction site, where machinery and traffic are buzzing in the background. You might even spot a Vancouver electrician ensuring all electrical systems are safely integrated into the project.

Utility and Transportation Electricians

Our skilled utility and transportation electricians manage installations and upgrades for traffic signals, school zone beacons, ramp meters, and street lighting. For underground utilities, we offer turnkey services, including high-voltage wiring, transformer installations, dry utility coordination, and horizontal directional drilling.

Making the world move through the flip of a switch is our passion, and we want the opportunity to quote your next project.

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Electrical Excavation

Many areas now require power lines to be buried for safety and visual appeal. Prairie Electric meets these standards through new installations and retrofits, providing safe, code-compliant buried utility solutions.

High Voltage Services

While utility companies bring power to your property, our high-voltage contractors ensure seamless integration of power systems on site, handling all phases from excavation to final installation.

Street Lighting

In new subdivisions, our team oversees street lighting projects from start to finish, following local codes to maximize efficiency and coverage.

Traffic Signal Installations

From on-ramp meter lights to school zone beacons, Prairie Electric installs essential traffic control systems with expert precision.

Featured Projects

See the expertise and precision we bring to every electrical challenge, from residential fixes to large-scale industrial installations.

Commercial Project

Ridgefield Middle School

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Residential Project

The Springs at The Waterfront

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