Motor City Electric Co.

Full-Service Electrical Contractor

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About the firm

Motor City Electric Co. is a Detroit-based full-service electrical contractor established in 1952. Operating as an multidisciplinary organization, it delivers turnkey electrical solutions from engineering through installation, including design-build, design-assist, and pre-construction services. Its specialized divisions and subsidiaries support critical infrastructure, energy, transportation, and manufacturing sectors across North America.

Established
1952
Firm type
Electrical Engineering · Power & Utility Engineering · Automation & Controls · Design-Build · EPC

Capabilities

Turnkey Electrical Contracting

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Provides comprehensive electrical contracting solutions from engineering and concept to complete project installation across diverse sectors.

  • Design-Build

    Delivers integrated engineering and construction services under a single contract.

  • Design-Assist

    Collaborates with design teams to optimize systems, reduce costs, and streamline scheduling during early planning stages.

  • Pre-Construction

    Offers budgeting, material sourcing, prefabrication planning, and scheduling to ensure project readiness.

Utility Infrastructure

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Delivers comprehensive utility-scale electrical solutions for grid, transportation, and public power infrastructure.

  • Transmission and Distribution

    Constructs and maintains overhead and underground power transmission and distribution lines.

  • Substations

    Builds and modernizes high-voltage electrical substations.

  • DOT Systems

    Installs and maintains Department of Transportation infrastructure, including freeway lighting and corridor traffic signals.

  • Storm Restoration

    Provides emergency response and restoration services for utility systems damaged by storms.

  • Renewable Energy Infrastructure

    Constructs wind, solar, and battery storage infrastructure, including energy storage projects.

Controls and Technology Integration

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Provides turnkey technology, network, and systems integration services.

  • Controls and Automation

    Designs and installs automated control systems for industrial and manufacturing processes.

  • SCADA Solutions

    Implements supervisory control and data acquisition systems for infrastructure management.

  • Network and DAS Systems

    Deploys telecommunications, enterprise networks, and distributed antenna systems.

  • IoT and IT Infrastructure

    Integrates smart technologies and industrial internet of things infrastructure.

Electrical Construction and Installation

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Delivers regional electrical construction, facility wiring, and ongoing maintenance.

  • Commercial Wiring

    Performs comprehensive electrical wiring and system installations for commercial and institutional facilities.

  • Generator Systems

    Installs backup power generators and emergency power systems.

  • Lighting Systems

    Designs and installs energy-efficient lighting and illumination control systems.

  • High-Voltage Installations

    Provides safe installation of high-voltage systems and industrial power infrastructure.

  • Maintenance Services

    Offers ongoing electrical system maintenance and technical support.

Industries

Automotive · Healthcare · Education · Commercial · Mission Critical Facilities · Electric Utilities · Power Transmission & Distribution · Industrial · Manufacturing · Transportation · Government · Renewable Energy · Telecommunications · Water Supply · Wastewater · Energy Storage

Projects

Little Caesars Arena

Detroit, MI · Sports & Recreation

Project details

Served as the electrical contractor of record for the construction of Detroit's state-of-the-art Little Caesars Arena (LCA), home to the NHL's Detroit Red Wings.

Tibbits Energy Storage

Energy Storage

Project details

Provided Engineer, Procure, and Construct (EPC) services for the Tibbits Energy Storage Project.

Wayne County Criminal Justice Center (WCCJC)

Wayne County, MI · Justice & Corrections · Client: Barton Malow

Project details

Partnered with Barton Malow to provide comprehensive preconstruction and construction electrical contracting services for the modern correctional facility design and construction project.

Lake Orion Assembly Plant

Lake Orion, MI · Automotive · Client: General Motors

Project details

Provided engineering, electrical installation, and project management services for GM, transitioning teams directly from the GM Detroit Factory ZERO project.

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