SOLV Energy announced on May 4 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Roberson Waite Electric, a California-based provider of utility substation construction, testing, commissioning, and related infrastructure services.
The company said the acquisition will broaden its service capabilities and support its expansion into the regulated utility market. SOLV Energy aims to align itself with long-term investment in grid modernization and resilience by adding RWE’s specialized technical capabilities and experienced workforce.
Roberson Waite Electric was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Anaheim, California. The company has decades of experience supporting safety-critical substation projects for major electric utilities in Southern California. It is recognized for executing projects at brownfield sites and in dense urban environments as well as for consistent repeat work with regulated utility customers.
“This acquisition advances SOLV’s strategy to build a diversified, scalable energy and infrastructure services platform aligned with utility investment,” said George Hershman, Chief Executive Officer of SOLV Energy. “Adding RWE’s substation expertise strengthens our lifecycle approach, enabling us to support utilities from construction through long-term operation.”
James Waite, Chief Executive Officer of RWE, said: “Joining SOLV allows us to build on our strong foundation while expanding our ability to serve customers as investment in critical infrastructure continues to grow. We look forward to being part of a broader vision and platform focused on long-term infrastructure performance and reliability.”
RWE will operate as a SOLV Energy company while retaining its current leadership team, operating model, and customer relationships. The transaction is expected to close by the third quarter of 2026.
