North Carolina Firm Creates 150 Jobs in $11M Expansion

A utility construction company in Conover, North Carolina is creating 150 new jobs that pay better than the county average, proving that investing in America's energy infrastructure means investing in American workers.

Utili-Serve announced plans to expand its headquarters and manufacturing facility with an $11 million investment over the next three years. The company, which has called Conover home since 2008, builds and maintains the electrical substations and equipment that keep power flowing reliably across the Southeast.

The expansion will add jobs paying an average of $62,400 annually, which exceeds Catawba County's typical wage. These aren't temporary positions but careers supporting critical utility-scale grid projects from Virginia to Florida.

Founded nearly two decades ago, Utili-Serve currently runs 30 specialized construction crews focused on delivering power safely and sustainably. The company provides essential services including substation construction, transformer maintenance, and protective relay panel manufacturing.

The upgraded Conover facility will become a regional hub for project management, manufacturing, and logistics. For the first time, field control and protective relay panel manufacturing will happen on-site, strengthening the company's ability to support energy providers efficiently.

This means projects can be managed from initial design and fabrication all the way through field deployment, right from the Conover headquarters. That kind of centralized capability creates more stable, skilled jobs in one community.

The Ripple Effect

This expansion represents more than just new paychecks for 150 families. When a company grows its roots deeper in a community rather than chasing cheaper labor elsewhere, it signals confidence in local talent and infrastructure.

The jobs being created support work that matters. Every relay panel manufactured and every substation built helps ensure families have reliable electricity when they need it most.

As America modernizes its aging power grid to handle renewable energy and growing demand, companies like Utili-Serve are proving that building our energy future can also build stronger local economies. The workers hired in Conover will help power communities across the Southeast for decades to come.

Catawba County commissioners and the Conover City Council will hold public hearings on November 2 to discuss potential local incentives for the expansion. Those interested in employment opportunities can visit the company's careers page at utili-serve.com.