Celebrating 50 Years of Building the Power Grid

This year marks Beta Engineering’s 50th anniversary. Since our founding in 1975, we’ve led the way in turnkey EPC solutions for high-voltage substation projects. We’ve built projects for utility, renewable, and industrial clients coast-to-coast and helped them expand and upgrade our nation’s electric power infrastructure.

For 50 years, Beta has helped our clients overcome high-voltage project challenges, grounded in our core values: we do what we say, we turn challenges into success, and we win together.

How We've Powered the Past...
(updated each month by decade)

1975

Beta Engineering founded by Crest Industries

1975

Beta Engineering founded by Crest Industries

...and Build for the Future

As the electric power landscape has evolved over the past 50 years, we’ve developed new solution and expertise to ensure utilities and other power providers can meet the needs of the future. We’ve been there with you, every step of the way—from natural gas-fired projects in the 1990s to GIS substations, FACTS projects, wind and solar collector stations, and now turnkey factory-built solutions and data center substations.

Discover how we’re poised to problem-solve with you, now and in the future.

Client Success

Data Centers

GIS Substations

Factory-Built Substation Projects

Reflecting on my 40 years at this company, I am grateful for the opportunities to grow and lead. It's been a privilege to contribute to our success.

Chief Financial Officer

After 15 years, I still feel excited about our projects. The innovation and teamwork here inspire me every day to push boundaries and achieve more.

Product Manager

My 30 years with the company have been filled with challenges and achievements. I cherish the relationships I've built and the culture we've created together.

HR Manager

Celebrating 25 years here has allowed me to witness the impact of our marketing strategies firsthand. It's fulfilling to see our efforts translate into success.

Marketing Director

Working at this company for over 20 years has been a remarkable journey. I've seen the evolution of technology and the growth of our team, and I'm proud to be a part of it.

Senior Software Engineer

50 Years, Many Stories

"Beta started with one utility asking for help—and we’ve never lost that mindset. We say yes, we find a way, and we treat every project like it matters. Because it does."

- Sarah Halbert, VP of Business Systems, 21 years at Beta

“It’s wild to look back. We started with paper drawings on a light table—and now we’re modeling entire substations in 3D. I’m proud to have grownup with Beta.”

- Jenny Kight, Project Controller, 34 years at Beta

"I started as a young engineer just hoping to do good work. What I found at Beta was a place that challenged me, trusted me, and gave me a reason to stay."

- George Brashear, EVP, 30 years at Beta

"The most rewarding part of my job is watching people come together to solve tough challenges. That’s always been Beta’s strength—bringing the right minds together to deliver for our customers. It’s not about individual glory. It’s about shared wins and lasting partnerships."

- Ross Twidwell, EVP, 25 years at Beta

"What drives me is finding practical solutions for utilities—solving the real-world problems that slow projects down. At Beta, we don’t just design substations, we think through how they’re built and how they’ll perform over time. That mindset has always set us apart."

- Chris Wilson, Continuous Improvement Manager, 20 years at Beta

"Beta has always felt like home. Over the years, I’ve seen how much care goes into every project — not just in the work, but in how we treat each other. You’re never just a number here. You’re part of something bigger."

- Jennifer Smith, Project Assistant, 9 years at Beta

"No matter how much we grow, it’s the people that make Beta what it is. I’ve always felt like I’m part of a team that’s working toward something bigger—each person working towards a common goal while helping each other succeed at whatever task we are working on."

- Stacey Hayes, Office Manager, 30 years at Beta

"From the moment I joined Beta, I knew there would be a successful career ahead of me. Every project at Beta is team effort, and procurement plays a key role in making sure things stay on track. I’m proud to be part of company where everyone’s contribution—no matter the role—ensures we WIN together."

- Courtnie Ivy, Procurement Agent, 3 years at Beta

“What’s unique about Beta in this industry is our commitment to EPC. It’s who we are. Our culture and values have been shaped by the teamwork it takes to consistently execute EPC work at a high level. Constructability is top of mind in everything we design, and our engineers lead—not just with technical expertise, but with accountability to the field.”

- Clint Jones, VP of Engineering, 17 years at Beta

"The projects I’ve managed at Beta haven’t been easy—remote sites, aggressive schedules, evolving scopes—but that’s what drives me. Beta trusts you to lead, even on the toughest jobs, and that makes all the difference."

- Gerald Da Silva, Senior Project Manager, 12 years at Beta

“Back when I started, we were a much smaller team—but even then, there was this drive to do right by the customer. That part hasn’t changed. I’ve seen us grow, take on bigger challenges, but we’ve never lost that core focus: help the utility, do good work, and keep going.”

- Steve Besson, Project Manager, 20 years at Beta

Our Work in Motion

The 50-Year Challenge

As part of our anniversary celebration, we're challenging utility pros to put their knowledge up against our 50 years of experience. Follow Beta on LinkedIn and watch for our quizzes. Like, share, and comment with the right answer to enter the monthly drawing for one of our limited-edition, industry-specific Magic 8 Balls.

Watt do you know? Follow us on LinkedIn to join the fun!

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Purpose
We pursue that which challenges us, growing our community to provide critical, creative solutions that achieve extraordinary results.
Our
Core
Values
We do what we say, treat everyone with RESPECT, and build lasting RELATIONSHIPS.
We AMBITIOUSLY turn challenges into success through GRIT, DETERMINATION, and a WILL TO WIN.
We give our all for our TEAM. We win when WE ALL WIN TOGETHER...our customers, our partners, and ourselves.
we do what we say
we turn challenges into success
we win together
We do what we say, treat everyone with RESPECT, and build lasting RELATIONSHIPS.
We AMBITIOUSLY turn challenges into success through GRIT, DETERMINATION, and a WILL TO WIN.

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