Connecting people to meaningful careers across Western PA
Powering Pittsburgh is an industry-led workforce development effort focused on strengthening the electrical construction industry and the communities it serves across Western Pennsylvania.
Whether you’re exploring a career, learning more about the electrical construction industry, or looking to connect education and employment, Powering Pittsburgh provides clear, practical resources to help you navigate the industry and find your path.
Our resources are designed to help:
Individuals understand the range of careers available in electrical construction
Students and career seekers connect to education, training, and career pathways
Educators engage with industry and bring real-world context into the classroom
Employers strengthen and sustain a skilled, local workforce
This work supports both field and office careers and helps prepare the region for the work ahead.
What We Do
Electrical Construction in Action
Electrical construction work shapes the systems that keep Western Pennsylvania running. It includes planning, installing, and maintaining the power, lighting, communications, and control systems that support everything from homes and schools to manufacturing facilities, energy infrastructure, and mission-critical environments.
The sectors highlighted here represent the many ways electrical construction supports essential services, enables modern technology, and strengthens communities and employers. Some of this work is highly visible, while much of it happens behind walls, above ceilings, or deep within infrastructure—but all of it plays a critical role in keeping systems operating safely and reliably.
Together, these sectors reflect the full scope of the electrical construction industry and the role it plays in supporting growth, resilience, and day-to-day life across the region.
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This sector focuses on how electricity is generated, stored, and delivered across the grid to power homes, businesses, and high-demand facilities like data centers.
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Large-scale infrastructure and facilities rely on complex electrical systems to support transportation, manufacturing, healthcare, and data centers.
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This sector includes the electrical systems that support commercial buildings—both new construction and upgrades to existing spaces.
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Electrical systems in homes support everything from lighting and appliances to safety systems and modern technology.
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Not all electrical careers are in the field—this sector focuses on the planning, design, and coordination that make projects possible, including complex facilities like data centers.
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Electrical systems require ongoing support—this sector focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading systems over time, including those in high-demand environments like data centers.
Projects Across the Region
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![Reflective glass building with UPMC Presbyterian sign, overlooking city streets and other buildings, under clear blue sky.]()
UPMC Presbyterian Tower
Gumpher Electric (working under Clista Electric)
Oakland – Pittsburgh, PA
A 1.2 million-square-foot healthcare expansion at UPMC Presbyterian designed to support advanced patient care, medical technology, and modern hospital infrastructure. -
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PIT Solar Field Expansion (Phase 2)
Hanlon Electric Company
Pittsburgh International Airport – Imperial, PA
An 8-acre solar expansion project adding approximately 11,000 panels and 5 megawatts of power generation, more than doubling the airport’s existing solar field capacity. -
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Penn State – Lidia Manson Building START Lab
TSB Inc. dba Schultheis Electric
University Park – State College, PA
A new research facility at Penn State supporting advanced turbine and energy systems testing, designed to replicate real-world engine conditions for engineering innovation. -
![Exterior view of a modern glass building with an interior space visible, featuring hanging lights, tables, and chairs, with plants and planters outside.]()
Bakery Square Redevelopment
Ferry Electric Company
East Liberty – Pittsburgh, PA
A large commercial mixed-use redevelopment that transformed Pittsburgh’s historic Nabisco factory site into a district with offices, restaurants, housing, and public gathering spaces. -
![Two construction workers wearing safety helmets and vests stand on a balcony overlooking an airport terminal under construction during sunset.]()
PIT Terminal Modernization Program (PIT Transformed)
Gumpher Electric (working under Lighthouse Electric)
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Moon Township – Pittsburgh, PAOverview
A large infrastructure modernization project at Pittsburgh International Airport that includes an 811,000-square-foot terminal designed to improve passenger experience, airport operations, and regional connectivity. -
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Emerson Power & Water Solutions – Pittsburgh Headquarters
Miller Electric Construction, Inc.
Cranberry Township – Butler County, PA
A 143,000-square-foot corporate headquarters and technology facility supporting research, development, testing, and customer training for Emerson’s advanced industrial automation systems. -
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Penn State Beaver Stadium – North Scoreboard & Stadium Winterization
TSB Inc. dba Schultheis Electric
Penn State University Park – Centre County, PA
Electrical upgrades and maintenance at Beaver Stadium included scoreboard support, new ribbon board power distribution, and winterization improvements that allow the stadium to host major events year-round. -
![Interior view of a modern building under construction with a high wooden ceiling, large glass windows, orange structural supports, and a contemporary white art sculpture hanging from the ceiling. Several construction workers are present in the background.]()
PIT Terminal Modernization Program (PIT Transformed)
Lighthouse Electric
Pittsburgh International Airport – Imperial, PA
A major airport modernization project that unified separate terminals into one streamlined facility, improving passenger experience through efficient design, open spaces, and advanced lighting systems.
