HEI Utility Contractors is a full service utility contractor that specializes in advanced non-destructive vacuum excavation, horizontal directional drilling, substation construction, telecom construction, and cathodic protection. Our hydro-excavation division owns and operates a fleet of the most advanced vacuum-excavation trucks and utilizes state-of-the-art utility exploration equipment. We service the petrochemical, nuclear, telecom, electrical, and other highly hazardous industries where damaging an unforeseen utility during construction is not an option. HEI’s cathodic protection division offers experienced technicians to install galvanic and impressed current systems to protect/extend the longevity of your steel assets. Corrosion is the leading cause of premature failure in metallic structures. Operators and asset owners can significantly extend the service life of facilities/equipment by installing cathodic protection systems to control the corrosion of metal surfaces. Our staff of highly trained and certified professionals regularly develop, customize, and implement innovative solutions to meet difficult project requirements. We offer competitive rates and provide services to private/public sector clients nation-wide. HEI Utility Contractors is signatory to Operators Local 150, 520, and 324, Laborers Local 2, 5, and 41, and IBEW Local 196 and 9. - Utility Exposing, Locating, & Mapping - Fiber Optic Installation & Splicing - Aerial Telecom Construction (Fiber, DAS, Small Cell) - Electrical Substation Construction - Transmission Line Construction & Splicing - Cathodic Protection (Galvanic & Impressed Current Systems) - Petroleum Pipeline & Refinery Excavating - Natural Gas & Water Systems Maintenance, Repair, & Installation - Site Utility Construction - Horizontal Directional Drilling & Trenching - Hydro Vac Excavation (Remote, Frozen Ground, Interior Building, Potholing, Sign/Pole) - Foundation Drilling & Placement