History
Who We Are. What We Do.
In 1974 in the heart of the Midwest, Electrical Builders, Ind. (EBI) was born from humble roots finding a niche in providing specialized welding and fabrication services for critical electrical components. Today, EBI continues to build a legacy exclusively dedicated to delivering high-quality specialty electrical, welding and construction services to medium and high-voltage clients in the power generation, industrial, refinery and data center industries.
EBI’s clients include most of the major power generation companies in the U.S., including over 75% of the domestic nuclear generation fleet. As well as transformer manufacturers, electrical bus duct OEM’s, EPC’s and industrial clientele throughout North America and internationally.
As the nation's leading service provider for electrical components and metal-enclosed bus duct solutions, EBI specializes in extending the life of critical electrical assets and improving systems. Our turnkey services include bus duct maintenance, repair, aftermarket enhancements, custom fabrication, and transformer change-out solutions. These services help power plants achieve operational excellence, maximize uptime, and enhance safety. Serving and supporting power generation, utility, and industrial clients across North America and beyond is 100% of our focus.
Our Vision & Mission
We Pride Ourselves on Delivering:
Safety First
Exceptional Safety Record
and Industry Low EMR (0.72)
On Schedule & Within Budget
EBI has NEVER missed
a project deadline.
Unmatched Quality
EBI has NEVER had
a warranty claim.
Verified & Accredited
Proven Safety Record
Safety is paramount to our organization. We believe that every accident, and therefore every injury, is preventable and our work is infused with that belief. Our pioneering Safety Intelligence (IQ) training program has produced a workforce committed to performing work in the safest manner possible, and our dedication to safety pays off for our customers in reduced operating costs and increased productivity. Our low EMR is a reflection of our combination of technical field procedures and ongoing training programs.
EBI has partnered with customers to exceed project safety goals and objectives. With qualified operations nationwide our safety systems are verified by all major contractor management sites.




Our
Awards & Certifications
ISO 9001: 2015
EBI is proudly ISO 9001: 2015 Certified. We are the only bus duct services and solutions contractor who has been able to achieve this quality certification.
Nuclear Organization Member
EBI is an active committee member of the American Nuclear Society (ANS). The ANS is a not-for-profit, international, scientific and educational organization.
In-House Safety Program
Safety Intelligence (IQ), is EBI’s in-house safety program which focuses on proactive safe behaviors while educating and inspiring intelligent safety practices throughout the organization.
American Welding Society Certified
ALL EBI’s welders are AWS certified in 6G. Our crews excel in both MIG and TIG services as well as visual weld inspection (NTL certified).
National Safety Council
Pioneering new safety standards
with an impeccable safety record.
Top Nuclear Energy Solutions Provider
Women in Energy Member
The mission is to connect and empower women working in the energy industry.
Our Clients
We're proud to work with some of the most prestigious names in the World's Power Utility Industry.

TID

TVA

TC Energy

Southern Company

Sigma C

Siemens

Salt River Project

Project New Mexico

PSEG

Phillips 66

PG&E

Oglethorpe

NV Energy

NRG

Nova Scotia Power

NextEra Energy

New York Power Authority

Voith

NASS

MCV Midland

MidAmerican

Xcel Energy

Kallpa

Jera

JEA

Hawaiian Electric

Hart

Framatome

FPL

First Light Power

Energy Harbor

Constellation

Evergy

Entergy

Dynegy

Talen Energy

Dominion

Doble

Diamond Generating

CPS

Cogentrix

CE Power

Capital Power

Calpine

Caithness Energy

Burns McDonnell

Brookfield Renewable

Basin Electric

APS

Ameren

USBOR

Alliant Energy

Vistra

AEP

ABB Hitachi

AES

AZZ

Bechtel

BHI

Black & Veatch

Consumers Energy

DTE Energy

EKPC

Eaton

EcoElectrica

Energy Northwest

Ethos Energy

gasNatural fenosa

GE Energy

GRDA

Great River Energy

HiCo America

Imperial Oil

KCPL

Kiewit

MMPA

NPPD

OGE

OPPD

Gemma Power

Powell

PowerGen Trinidad

Proctor Gamble

Sargent Lundy

STP

TECO

Technibus

TransAlta

Tri-State Generation

TXU Energy

WE Energies

Luna Energy
Testimonials
What our clients are saying about EBI
“I am very satisfied with the work done by EBI. The expertise and quality of workmanship is outstanding.Work was done efficiently and effectively even with changing work scope and personnel. Crew worked hard and all had positive attitudes. EBI work was largely self-directed and was executed logically. EBI was very flexible, supporting emergent work scope and shuffling personnel to keep the job staffed. The crews also demonstrated a lot of pride in their work and how it looked when they were done. EBI’s expertise was obvious on this work with multiple suggestions made that were accepted by the site to improve reliability and ensure a quality end product. There were multiple crafts involved in the various jobs and EBI worked well with all. Communication was direct and didn’t have to go through intermediaries. EBI definitely reacted well to multiple unexpected situations with the amount of emergent work that had to be blended into the schedule with the original work scope. Everyone had a positive attitude, and there were no unsafe work practices observed. Office staff was prompt in answering all questions and concerns and ensuring the additional job scope was covered.”
Allen J. – Engineer
“Completely satisfied with project results – will continue to utilize EBI for future projects and O&M needs.Exceptional welding. Job completed far earlier than projected schedule even with deficiencies that required immediate repair (emergent work). Crews shifted work priorities every shift to make the most effective use of time due to surrounding conditions. All interactions with plant personnel were professional and informative. Solutions to emergent work were dealt with prompt attention. Entire crew showed high level of project ownership.”
Tim L. – Senior Generation Specialist
“Good look ahead on parts and other needs kept work moving. Work was performed to high standards. Everyone on the crew demonstrated clear knowledge of the job. The crew was very accommodating of working extended shifts. There was a lot of pride in work they had completed and the capabilities of EBI. The crew understood nuclear processes and were consistent in the quality of their crew briefings. The crew worked as a team with professional attitudes. Excellent help making observations of things that needed attention to ensure we have problem free operation. Safety was priority, the crew followed safety standards. Very satisfied with the work performed. The crew demonstrated a high degree of proficiency and professionalism.”
A.J. – Generator Engineer
“Knowledge of job and cooperation was EXCEPTIONAL. Great effort and quality in not ideal working conditions. Always on-site and ready to work. Crew very flexible with changing conditions. Professional and knowledgeable recommendations. Strong adherence to site and industry safety standards. Crew exceeded expectations.”
Tim L. – Senior Generation Specialist
“I would definitely bring back this crew. All work was done professionally. Minimal direction, no [reliability] issues reported. The crew showed great pride in their work. Very Knowledgeable crew.Great to work with. Made good judgment and cleaned up very well. Very safety savvy.”
T.R. – IC&E III
“Foreman and team does a great job informing Site representatives and their chain of command ofwork that’s being performed and if there are any as-found conditions that require attention. Foreman and crew provided excellent quality work. The team was efficient and flexible to work between Unit 1 & Unit 2, depending on other activities on either transformer. Very reliable. Crew works from 0700 – 1900 without much direction required. Thoroughly understands the scope of the work. EBI crew works well together. Onsite crew prioritized their job based on access to either GSU. Onsite crew followed all onsite safety procedures and did not require any reminders throughout the project.”
Justin J. – Sr. Project Manager
“EBI will always be the first company we turn to for HV work. Excellent job by PM and Crew. All team members were present each day. The team demonstrated teamwork and all crews worked as one team. PM and Foreman added critical critique of drawings and design. The team was outstanding and maintained good comradery through entire job. Once the job started there were clear goals daily and all objectives were met. All station safety standards were followed. I couldn’t ask for a better PM and Foreman. Team cohesiveness is outstanding.”
Samuel P. – LIR
“EBI’s field team executed at a high level. Professional presentation. Crew needed very littleguidance from site. Team always upfront when running into problems. Very high-level quality work!Foreman’s skills and presentation was exceptional. Always looking for ways to improve schedule.No safety issues. Team did an excellent job!”
Scott W. – Project Manager
“Perfectly planned and executed job. Crew was punctual, efficient, and highly skilled.”
Brian H. ~ CM
“I have never worked with a better crew in 41 years! Foreman and crew did everything right, the first time. Crew here every day on time. Very high-level workmanship. Always advised and supported us from day one. Crew had to modify their plan several times to coordinate with other trades. Foreman had a soundplan and maintained focus.”
Mark H. ~ IC&E
“At no point in time were there any workmanship or quality issues. Crews arrived on time every shift ready to work. It was clear the workers take pride in their work. EBI is clearly a SME in their field. There were no issues with the crews working with other crafts. The team was extremely self sufficient. Workers abided by all station safety standards during their time onsite. I would highly recommend the use of EBI in the future.”
Sean l. ~ Maintenance LIR
“The workmanship was outstanding. It is pretty obvious the Foreman knows his craft. He was very helpful in helping us determine what needed to be done and what we should plan for in the future. Good on-site management and the ability to get parts here quickly. The crew looked and acted professionally, followed all our safety policies and procedures – represented your company well.”
Ron V. – E&I Supervisor
“Crew works well together and looks forward to help meet milestones. No attendance issues. Crew was self-reliant. All work met or exceeded expectations. Foreman and crew know their work and respect all site rules and policies. Great coordination with other trades. Team moved where the work was available and was very flexible. No safety issues. Great team to work with all the way around.”
Al C. – LIR
“The quality of work was beyond our expectations. The reliability of supervision EBI provided excelled and required no direction. EBI was accountable, flexible, and reliable on all aspects of the work. Extremely knowledge of the scope of work and site policies and procedures. This project was setup on critical pathactivities and had unexpected situations arise. EBI handled the situation calmly and collectively. I would HIGHLY recommend EBI for future work.”
Royce B. – Project Oversight
“Currently, these two stations are the top producing plants in the fleet in regard to megawatts as well as reliability. The work we’ve done with EBI over the last two years has played a huge part in that. High quality work performed ahead of schedule, even accounting for weather delays. Crews were onsite and ready to work each day and required minimal oversight by onsite personnel. The entire EBI office staff is amazing and adjusted resources in less than 24 hours of a deficiency that was identified and mobilized crews right away. Extremely satisfied with the crew, performance, and the company as a whole. Strongest Asset: Ability to fabricate custom task specific material and components internally at shop.”
Tim L. – Senior Generation Equipment Specialist
“Quality craftsmanship in a professional manner. Crews were always on site before shift and always busy in the field. All workers showed a high level of care and pride in everything they did on site. Work was completed ahead of schedule allowing for operations to remove LOTOs ahead of schedule reducing burdens to that department’s resources. Supervisor and crew gave valuable insight to issues discovered during execution. Crews adhered to all site safety procedures and went above and beyond those standards. It is always a pleasure to have EBI on site. Their performance and knowledge proves whythe company is one of the best in the industry. Strongest Assets: Knowledge and willingness to adapt to all the unforeseen issues that arose. Ability to work with other trades on the same project created a great work environment for all.”
Tim L. – Senior Generation Equipment Specialist
“Crew did a great job getting IPB opened, inspected, cleaned and regasketed within the scheduled time frame. I touched base with the foreman every morning and he would let me know what their plans were, if they needed anything and how their schedule was progressing. The crew always talked like this was their “own” plant and wanted to make me aware of any issues they found. The crew knew exactly what the work scope was and what was required of them. They worked well with our site staff and were always accommodating when asked questions. Crew followed all site policies and never had an issue with our requests. Would highly recommend EBI to other plants and already have to several in our fleet.Strongest Asset: Your crew in the field and the camaraderie they seem to share. Experience of seeing many plants and understanding what is normal and what is not. “
Chad H. – Maintenance Manager
“Frequent interaction with foreman and crew was always a positive and productive dialog. Foreman was prompt in raising issues that needed plant involvement for resolution. All email communication was efficient, timely and effective. We look forward to future projects with EBI.”
John L. – System Engineer
“Best IPB contractor that I have seen at any of our generation stations. Flexible and adaptable to unexpected circumstances and or changes. Very flexible and helped us get back online as soon as could be expected to also deliver a high degree of confidence in our bus system. Quality of work was above and beyond. EBI knows their business. Extremely satisfied.”
B.B. – Electric Systems Engineer
“Hard workers. Found solutions to any issues. Worked safely and was signed onto our LOTO Box. Got along great with the guys. Was on time, no issues. Online meetings were very professional. Really enjoyed having EBI onsite, look forward to the future.”
Jeff M. – CT Tech
“Led by example and was able to keep crew motivated and working.”
Tom A. – Project Manager
“These guys were very professional.”
Brian H. – Plant System Owner Principal
“Installation of bus duct went great. EBI team stayed engaged with site personnel and provided timely updates. Crew displayed a wealth of knowledge that led to them finding the actual problem. crewmaintained a safe environment during the entire evolution as well as keeping their work area clear of all hazards.”
K.G. – Maintenance Manager
“Strongest Assets: Attention to detail and professionalism.”
Y.G. – Senior Operation Manager
“ Very professional at all levels. Knowledge of system, components and resolution time was exceptional.Thank you.”
Derek R. – Operations Manager
“Quality of work was top notch. Understood task at hand and the urgency with it. Job was always top focus. Would gladly have this crew back.”
Matt A – Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
“Our plant looks so much better after your crews fixed our issues. Foremen did a great job of running the crews and advising us on actions that were needed for equipment reliability for the plant long term. Crews showed up on time and would communicate when they arrived, so we could engage security since they were all on visitor badges. Crew would communicate what they needed, and I did not have to continually stay with them, as I have had to do with other contractor groups. All of the work that took place was done with pride, everything that was touched was put back better than we found it. The crews took the time they needed to do it right and safely. The crews understood the procedures and processes we had in place and followed them flawlessly with little help. The crews worked very well together and were efficient in all they did. When asked with questions from the site team, they would calmly answer the questions and explain their point as to why we needed to fix what needed to be fixed. Again, your team did a great job advising us on the direction and used examples of other plants to show us why we needed to do. It was refreshing to work with a crew who understood what it takes to work at a nuclear plant and why we had to do things the way we do. They also did not complain about anything that was asked of them. I was absolutely impressed with the work the crew did in the field. The professionalism in the field as well as in meetings was outstanding. Everyone on site was also impressed at the work the crew did and how quickly it was performed with quality. Strongest Assets: The overall understanding of how these large power systems and the guidance on how to correct the issues. The crews putting their hands on the plant. Very well trained, professional, and hard working.”
Walter K. – Electrical Online Coordinator, Entergy
“I would definitely bring back this crew. All work was done professionally. Minimal direction, no (reliability) issues reported. The crew showed great pride in their work. Very knowledgeable crew. Great to work with. Made good judgement and cleaned up very well. Very safety savvy.”
T.R. – IC&E III
EBI’s field team executed at a high level. Professional presentation. Crew needed very little guidance from site. Team always upfront when running into problems. Very high-level quality work! Foreman’s skills and presentation was exceptional. Always looking for ways to improve schedule. No safety issues. Team did an excellent job!