Company Overview

It takes energy to bring the world to life. Luckily, we at Ace Electric have no shortage of it. From our spirited leadership to our inspired staff, we’ve got the drive it takes to deliver exceptional electrical contracting services. Nothing gets us energized like a challenging project.

For over 25 years and more than 1,000 projects, we’ve provided innovative solutions for electrical design and construction services throughout Southern California. We’re successful because we focus on what’s important: the integrity of our values, the safety of our employees, and the satisfaction of our customers. We meticulously plan for every contingency, and execute with the utmost professionalism, ensuring every project outperforms expectations of duration, quality, and cost. We’re committed to excellence. We’re committed to value. We’re committed to you.

How can we bring your project to life?

Company Details

Licenses

  California Lic. #835109
    A – General Engineering
    C10 – Electrical
  DIR Registration #1000001519

Bonding Capacity

  Individual Project: $15 million
  Total Capacity: $30 million

Personnel

  Number of Employees: 60
  Average Tenure: 8 Years

History

In 1995, Bill Lyon founded Ace Electric.

Awards

Excellence in Unique Small Public Projects

Awarded by AGC Build San Diego Award for Fletcher Cove Park, 2007

Governor's Historic Preservation

Awarded by the State Office of Historic Preservation and California State Parks for the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2005

Shining the Light on History

Awarded by the Save Our Heritage Organization for the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2005

Award of Excellence for Historic Preservation

Awarded by the City of San Diego Historical Resources Board for the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2005

Special Commendations

Awarded by Mayor Jerry Sanders, Councilmember Kevin Faulconer, and Councilmember Donna Frye for the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2005

Quality Control Leader

Awarded by PCL Constructors, Inc. for the San Diego Fish and Wild Life Refuge Complex, 2011

Award of Recognition

Awarded by the Imperial County Board of Supervisors and the Imperial County Parks and Recreation Commission for Sunbeam Lake Park and Renovation, 2008

Project of the Year: Structures

Awarded by the American Public Works Association, Ventura County Chapter for Pleasant Valley Fields, 2009

Industry Associations

  • Associated Builders & Contractors: San Diego and Southern California Chapters
  • Associated General Contractors of America
  • Construction Financial Management Association

Select Customer List

  • Balfour Beatty
  • Byrom‐Davey, Inc.
  • DPR Construction
  • Echo Pacific Construction
  • Erickson‐Hall Construction
  • Hazard Construction Company
  • LB Civil Construction
  • Level 10 Construction
  • Lusardi Construction Company
  • OHNO Construction
  • Pacific Building Group
  • PCL Construction
  • Soltek Pacific
  • Swinerton Builders
  • T.B. Pennick & Sons, Inc.
  • Valley Crest Landscape Development
  • West Coast General Corporation
  • Grossmont Union High School District
  • Palomar Community College District
  • San Diego Community College District
  • San Diego State University
  • University California San Diego
  • University of San Diego
  • City of Carlsbad
  • City of Escondido
  • City of San Diego
  • City of Santa Barbara
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
  • San Diego Unified Port District
  • We know we can count on Ace to go above and beyond in terms of quality and service. I would trust Jeff, Brian and Frank on any project.

    Andre Childers, Pacific Building Group

    Preconstruction Services
  • We can count on Ace to get the job done on time, within scope and within budget. They’re one of the top sports lighting companies in Southern California!

    Steve Davey, Byrom-Davey, Inc.

  • I’ve worked with Ace for over 18 years and 130 projects. When they’re on the job, I know it’ll be done right, on schedule, and within budget.

    Mike Marchetti, Musco Lighting

  • Ace is one of the most competent, reliable, cooperative and trustworthy electrical subcontractors we’ve worked with. They are always a valuable member of the team.

    Rick Osgood, Erickson-Hall Construction Co.

    LEED AP Construction Manager
  • Soltek would highly recommend Ace Electric to any owner or general contractor. They will always go the extra mile to complete the project on time and within budget.

    Terry Walborn

    Project Manager, Soltek Pacific Construction
  • Ace Electric is a top-notch company. I would recommend them to anyone. Their willingness to coordinate made my job as Senior Project Manager very easy.

    Chris Drinko, CCM, LEED®AP BD+C, Balfour Beatty Construction

    Senior Project Manager
  • Ace is the partner we look to for electrical infrastructure. Their ability to manage numerous revisions, adapt to schedule changes, and provide innovative ideas is invaluable.

    Jason A. Mordhorst, Hazard Construction

    P.E. President
  • Ace Electric has been extremely valuable for us, delivering projects including school infrastructure, new parks, and railroad improvements. Ace’s experience, reliability, skill, professionalism, and integrity are second to none.

    Nicholas W. Walters

    Vice-President, Project Management, West Coast General Corporation