01 — D/B
Design / Build
Permit packages and load calcs engineered to streamline plan check.
Powering relationshipsthrough trust.
A union C-10 electrical subcontractor for general contractors, developers, and public agencies across the Bay Area.
CSLB License
C10-1094728
Labor
IBEW Local 332
Certifications
MBE / SBE
Sub Package Cap
Up to $3M
Umbrella
$5M
Past performance
Who we've built for
Commercial electrical services unless otherwise noted.
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Stanford University
Power & lighting upgrades · life safety
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Santa Clara University
Comprehensive, multi-building fire alarm installation
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HP — Palo Alto
Filter room restoration · lighting upgrades
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Hensel Phelps
Federal facility service · EV charger design
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Novo Construction
Corporate office TIs · Marvell & Oracle campuses
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TSMC
Thermography-driven breaker repairs · facility power
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Sony
Lighting remodel
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TrueNAS
Panelboard installation · conduit & wiring
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JWP Manufacturing
Electrical remodel · workstation power · lighting controls
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Hunter Properties, Inc.
Exterior lighting upgrades · bollard installation
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Athena Property Management
EV charging stations · security upgrades
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Universal Maintenance
1200A main breaker troubleshooting & calibration
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All Temperatures Services
LED lighting upgrades · controls commissioning
Scope of work
Full-scope commercial
electrical, in-house
From load calculation to closeout — no scope handed off to a second sub, and no gap in the chain for your schedule to fall through.
02 — TI
Tenant Improvements
Fast-track commercial TI under all types of Bay Area GCs.
03 — DIST
Electrical Distribution
Services, switchgear, panelboards, and feeders for commercial buildings.
04 — CRIT
Emergency & Critical Power
EM systems for facilities where up-time is non-negotiable.
05 — LTG
Lighting Controls / Title 24
LED systems and controls programming documented to California Title 24.
06 — LIFE
Fire Life Safety
Power, conduit and back boxes that bring fire alarm systems online.
Our business
A family-owned
union contractor
Western Electric S. LLC is a family-owned, certified minority-owned union electrical contractor serving the Bay Area. We support general contractors, developers, and public agencies with disciplined execution, clear communication, and full public-works compliance. Founded in 2022, the company is built on more than 40 years of combined electrical trade experience.
We self-perform the full scope — design/build, distribution, controls, and everything in between — with California state-certified electricians who keep pace with every NEC revision and local code requirement.
We've earned our place on bid lists by expediting procurement through long-standing vendor relationships, holding schedule when the sequence tightens, and building alongside general contractors on everything from fast-track tenant improvements to life science and bio-pharmaceutical facilities.
$5M
Umbrella & excess liability
$2M
General liability aggregate
40+
Years combined trade experience
Safety
Planned,
never assumed
Every task on every project runs through a written method of procedure before crews mobilize. Hazards are identified and controlled before anyone sets foot on the deck.
Our electricians are California state certified, and our job sites stay clean, staged, and walkable for every trade working alongside us.
Selected projects
Recent work
Representative scope across broadcast, university housing and data center environments.
PRJ — 01
NBC Universal
as electrical sub to Clune Construction
- Full newsroom fit-out — safe-off, demo, temp power and temp lighting
- 83 receptacles, 26 floor boxes and 23 furniture feeds
- 126 data and 17 display back boxes, conduit run to accessible ceiling
- Architectural linear, cove and pendant lighting with Lutron controls and commissioning
PRJ — 02
Stanford University
Gavilan & Loro
as electrical sub to Clune Construction
- Occupied student-housing refresh across two residences
- 335 receptacles and 160 switches installed
- 60 student-room fixtures replaced; 21 stairwell EM fixtures with battery backup
- 67 smoke detectors and 12 photoluminescent exit signs replaced
PRJ — 03
TrueNAS
Data Center
direct to TrueNAS
- 200A 120/208V three-phase, 42-space Square D panelboard
- 17 × 208V 30A L6-30 rack receptacles
- 56 ft of Wiremold raceway over existing equipment racks
- 150 ft of EMT and #10 AWG, power-checked with panel schedule labelled
Testimonials
What clients say
Commercial property and facilities clients first, followed by homeowners we've worked for directly.
We brought Western Electric in to repair our EV chargers and their communication throughout was consistent. I always knew where the work stood. In addition, they worked around our tenants at Berryessa with minimal disruption while working on the power of the security system, which mattered to us more than anything else on that job.
Christine Frantz
Property Manager · Athena Property Management
Western Electric's crew was professional on site and respectful of our building's access and safety requirements, an underrated aspect you don't see often.
Lou Omron
Senior Account Manager · Universal Maintenance
Cesar came to review and discuss the project. He was very professional, friendly and pleasant to talk to. He answered all our questions and promptly submitted a quote that fit our budget and so we hired them. Their team came on time and did a great job of completing the project with no surprises. Great service all-around, I would definitely recommend them and will not hesitate to call them back for our next project.
Eric T.
Morgan Hill, CA
I was having some lights flickering all over, researched online about the possible cause and decided to call a couple of electricians cause apparently the issue was something dangerous. The only one who answered the phone was Cesar, the owner. He tried and explained to me the possible causes over the phone since it was a Sunday and he was with his family. After checking some things he asked me to check, he decided to stop by the same day; He found a loose neutral at the main panel which was melting and creating some arching or flashing. I'm so glad he was able to come and inspect to find what could've been a fire in a near future. This man knows his business! Thank you CESAR
Juan G.
Santa Cruz, CA
The owner, Cesar Buenrostro and his team, did an excellent job. They were very professional and managed the project adeptly, despite the numerous requirements and complications made by five separate Santa Clara County departments reviewing the project. Some of the work required subcontractors and Cesar was always on site when they started and ended their portion of the project, ensuring their work was done correctly. No matter how challenging the process was, Cesar always remained calm and persistent in his work with the County to ensure the project was finally approved. I would highly recommend him for any future electrical work.
Laura S.
San Jose, CA
Cesar of Western Electric S and team provided excellent service. Cesar provided multiple solutions to providing power to our shed and helped to hone in on the best possible solution and plan. He helped set us up with city inspections and permits to ensure the work was completed per standards and coordinated with efforts during the construction. Cesar was very approachable, professional, and maintained great communications. He answered all our questions and accommodated our design requirements. I would highly recommend this business. He made sure all work was done to our satisfaction. In fact, we are moving on to the next project with him. A big thank you to Cesar and the Western Electric S team!
Fred F.
San Jose, CA
Certifications
Certified for
participation goals
MBE
NMSDC · Minority Business Enterprise
Counts toward minority participation goals on public and corporate work.
SBE
California DGS · Small Business Enterprise
Qualifies for California small-business set-aside and state contracting preference.
Bid invitations
Send us the scope.
We'll get you a number.
From single-panel replacements to full tenant improvements — send us the scope and the bid date, and you'll have a response before your deadline.