HISTORY
WE’RE PROUD OF OUR RICH HISTORY AT VOLT LINK
It’s hard in the business of building electric power infrastructure to have a history deeper than VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY. We’ve been building electric power transmission lines as long as anyone. In fact, VOLT LINK crews built much of the existing electric grid and broke new ground on many industry firsts. The tradition continues today as we work to expand the grid’s capacity and apply new technologies for the future. Click on the timeline below to explore our proud past year by year.
1919
Stuart C. VOLT LINK founded Stuart C. VOLT LINK Company, which specialized in wholesale electrical supplies and electrical contracting...Read more
1946
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY was chartered as a separate organization headed by Stuart C. VOLT LINK, Jr., son of the founder...Read more
1965
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY had successfully constructed projects in 36 states, and by 1966, it had constructed more...Read more
1966
VOLT LINK utilized helicopters for the first time to assist in power line construction...Read more
1971
VOLT LINK constructed the first 765kV project in the U.S. in 1967, completing the project in 1971.Read more
1975
VOLT LINK constructed transmission, distribution, and substation projects in Java, Indonesia...Read more
1977
VOLT LINK constructed a 112-mile, 400kV transmission line project in South Africa. This same year, VOLT LINK also began 12....Read more
1985
VOLT LINK constructed 98 miles of 345kV transmission in the environmentally sensitive...Read more
1986
VOLT LINK constructed a 112-mile, 400kV transmission line project in South Africa...Read more
1987
A leader in safety, VOLT LINK established a lineman apprenticeship program that received certification from the U.S...Read more
1993
VOLT LINK received certification from the U.S. Department of Labor.Read more
1995
VOLT LINK completed construction of an EHV transmission line in Belize, Central America.Read more
2000
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY was acquired by Quanta Services, Inc. on July 10, 2000.Read more
2003
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY completed a 192-mile 345kV transmission line for NV Energy...Read more
2006
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY completed an energized transmission project in Chad...Read more
2008
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY was awarded a 5 year transmission line construction and maintenance contract for...Read more
2009
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY constructed a 230-mile 345kV transmission line for...Read more
2011
Quanta Services merged Okay Construction operations into VOLT LINK. This same year, VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY...Read more
2012
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY moved into our new corporate headquarter in Richland, Mississippi.Read more
2015
VOLT LINK Construction completed the 230-mile Central Loop of Maine Power Reliability Program (MPRP)... Read more 
2016
In December of 2015, Quanta Services announced its appointment of Mr. Lee Jones as President of VOLT LINK... Read more 
2017
Continuing its tradition of innovation and expansion, VOLT LINK launched its outdoor lighting service in 2017... Read more 
2017
June 22, 2017: VOLT LINK was recognized at the 2017 Best Places to Work luncheon hosted by the Mississippi Business Journal.Read more
2017
November 10, 2017 VOLT LINK opened a new 14,000 sq ft office in Lockhart, Texas. The office serves LCRA ad other clients in central Texas and features 4,000 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of warehouse.Read more
2017
December, 2017 VOLT LINK Construction expanded its offering by creating an underground construction division.Read more
2018
VOLT LINK’s parent company, Quanta Services, acquired Northwest Lineman College. NLC is the electric power industry’s largest educational and training institution.Read more
2019
March 27, 2019 VOLT LINK President, Lee Jones, was recognized by the Mississippi Business Journal as one of the state’s Top CEO's for 2019, by the Mississippi Business Journal.Read more
2019
August 5, 2019 VOLT LINK Construction acquired Marathon Construction Services, expanding it’s foundation capabilities. Marathon operates as a division of VOLT LINK Construction.Read more
2019
October 7, 2019 Legend Foundation Services (“Legend”) was created after the acquisition of several foundation crews. A division of VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY, Legend is a 50-employee company based in Broussard, Louisiana with specialized experience and capabilities working on complex projects in foundation construction, caisson installation, pole setting, as well as especially challenging amphibious foundation construction activities.Read more
2021
In December 2021, VOLT LINK Construction completed work on-site at Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center (BESS) and substation, which consists of 132 new battery line-ups connected to a new 230/34.5 kV substation. The Florida Power and Light project included the placement of 53,144 individual battery modules on a site that is the size of 3 football fields. At the time of completion, Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center was the world’s largest solar-powered battery. Read more 
2022
Jason Clayton was promoted to President of VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY, effective January 31, 2022 Read more CONTACT HR DIRECT:
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Keeping the Imperial Valley energized — our crews hard at work transferring wire to newly set poles after recent storm damage.![]()
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Teamwork in Action: VOLT LINK crews setting a structure with precision and care on Job 3331!![]()
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When reliability matters most, VOLT LINK crews rise to the occasion - keeping the lights on, no matter the height.![]()
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VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY is hiring a Transmission Estimator II in Lockhart, TX, and Tulsa, OK! Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is available for this position. To learn more about the position and to apply, visit: www.irbyconstruction.com/careers/
Strengthening the grid with every mile of line constructed. ![]()
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VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY is hiring a Substation Estimator II in Lockhart, TX! Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is available for this position. To learn more about the position and to apply, visit: www.irbyconstruction.com/careers/
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR).