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August 2025 – O’Connell Electric Company recently welcomed Tom Murphy and Sgt. Rick Yarosh of Sweethearts & Heroes to deliver their transformative message of HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist) to approximately 250 hundred employees across multiple locations over four days. The presentations aimed to address the rising mental health challenges in the construction industry and […]

  April 2025 – Rochester, NY. O’Connell Electric Company has been recognized as a Career Champion by SUNY ESF, acknowledging the company’s commitment to networking, recruiting, and developing students from one of the premiere schools for environmental science and forestry in the Northeast. SUNY ESF started their annual Career Champions celebration to recognize faculty, staff, […]

March 2025 – Rochester, NY. O’Connell Electric Company is proud to announce that it has been honored with the Team Award from the ABM TEGG Franchise network. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding teamwork, collaboration, and excellence in service delivery within the TEGG network. The award was presented to two O’Connell Electric employees, Chad Anderson, Senior […]

March 2025 – Rochester, NY. O’Connell Electric Company, a leading electrical contractor, is proud to announce that it has been honored with three prestigious construction industry awards by the Rochester Builders Exchange: two Craftsmanship Awards and the Rising Star Award, recognizing the company’s exceptional talent and leadership in the industry. The Craftsmanship Awards hold great […]

Rochester, NY – October 2024 O’Connell Electric Company, a leading provider in the commercial electrical construction industry, is proud to announce its ranking as the 39th largest electrical contractor on ENR’s prestigious list of Top Specialty Contractors for 2024. This recognition by ENR, the construction industry’s prominent and trusted source of news and analysis, highlights […]

April 2024 In April O’Connell Electric was selected to receive the NECA Safety Excellence Award, a formal recognition presented to NECA contractors that meet or exceed specific safety metrics in the prior calendar year.  NECA’s Recognition of Safety Achievement program is an elite safety recognition focused on recognizing thriving companies that excel in multiple areas […]

June 2023 We’re proud to share that Michael Parkes, COO, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of O’Connell Electric Company. Last year Michael took on his current position as COO and was instrumental in leading O’Connell Electric through a comprehensive succession plan while ensuring the company maintained a steady course of success […]

We’re proud to share that Josh Miller, Technical Services Technician and Local Union 86 Journeyman Wireman, was selected to receive the International TEGG Service Network Technician of The Year Award for 2022. This award is presented annually at the TEGG Continuing Education Conference to the technician who best exemplifies the TEGG operations model throughout the […]

December 2023 As the new year unfolds, we want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude for your hard work and dedication. Our success as a company is a direct result of the outstanding efforts of each and every one of you. At O’Connell Electric, we believe in not only fostering a positive […]

December 2023 Victor E. Salerno – Retired CEO, Board Member, and Philanthropist, passed away on December 17, 2023, peacefully in his home. For many of us at O’Connell Electric that worked with Vic over the years, our hearts are heavy, yet brimming with gratitude as we reflect on his life and legacy. His passing may leave […]

2023 ENR Top 600 O’Connell Electric is the 30th largest Electrical Contractor in the nation. *Out of the top 600 ranked Specialty Contractors, OCE comes in at #87.  We’re one of the top 100 largest specialty contractors in the nation…. That’s a pretty big deal! These rankings reflect our entire company’s commitment to craftsmanship, safety, and […]

August 2023 O’Connell was selected to receive the prestigious Project Excellence Award from the National Electrical Contractors Association for its fifth award. To comply with more stringent reliability standards issued at the federal level, O’Connell Electric was hired as the prime contractor for a large expansion project for the existing Big Tree Substation in Orchard […]