Commercial & Industrial Electricians
When your facility depends on motors running, machinery staying online, and infrastructure holding up under load — you need an electrical partner who can handle the complexity. Hi-Lite Electric provides complete equipment connection and industrial support services for commercial and light industrial facilities throughout Northern Illinois, from initial installation to long-term maintenance.
Our team is equipped, certified, and experienced in the demands of commercial and industrial environments — including the specialized access capabilities that many projects require.
What We Do
Hard-Wiring & Equipment Integration
Industrial equipment doesn’t tolerate shortcuts. We provide direct hard-wired connections for the machinery your operation depends on — installed correctly, to code, and built to hold up in demanding environments.
Equipment we connect and integrate includes:
- Industrial motors and motor control systems
- Pumps — water, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process
- Air compressors and compressed air systems
- Production machinery, conveyor systems, and automated equipment
- HVAC and refrigeration equipment
- Server room and data infrastructure power
- Specialized equipment requiring dedicated high-amperage circuits (15A–100A)
Improper equipment connections are one of the leading causes of premature motor failure and production downtime. Our installations are built for reliability, not just compliance.
Commercial EV Charging Infrastructure
Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating — and commercial facilities need charging infrastructure that can keep pace. Hi-Lite installs and maintains commercial-grade EV charging stations for businesses, fleet operators, property managers, and multi-tenant facilities.
Our commercial EV services include:
- Site assessment and load capacity evaluation
- Dedicated EV circuit installation
- Level 2 and DC fast charger installation
- Multi-station fleet charging infrastructure
- Panel and service upgrades to support EV load requirements
- Power monitoring and energy management integration
- Ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting
Adding EV charging is often not as simple as running a circuit. Load calculations, service capacity, and permit coordination all factor in. We manage the full process — from proposal to inspection sign-off.
Specialized Access Work
Height shouldn’t be a barrier to getting the job done. Hi-Lite operates boom and scissor lifts up to 35’, allowing us to safely perform electrical work at elevations that are simply out of reach for contractors without this equipment.
Specialized access work we perform includes:
- High-bay lighting installation and retrofits in warehouses and industrial facilities
- Parking lot pole lighting and wall pack installations
- Overhead feeder and conduit runs
- Rooftop electrical and HVAC equipment connections
- High-ceiling fixture replacement and re-lamping
- Perimeter and security lighting at height
- Structural conduit work in open-ceiling commercial spaces
Operating aerial lift equipment requires OSHA-compliant training and certification — not every electrical contractor has it. Hi-Lite electricians are trained and authorized to operate both boom and scissor lifts. That means we can take on elevated work safely, efficiently, and without the delays that come from contractors who lack access to the right equipment.
Underground Infrastructure
Running power to exterior structures, outbuildings, parking areas, or secondary panels often means going underground. Hi-Lite provides complete underground electrical infrastructure services — including directional boring and precision trenching — for commercial properties that need reliable, concealed power distribution.
Underground services include:
- Directional boring in 2” to 4” conduit diameters for minimal surface disruption
- Hand and machine trenching for exterior feeders and branch circuits
- Underground conduit installation for new construction and renovation
- Secondary structure power — garages, outbuildings, site lighting
- Parking lot and exterior lighting feeder runs
- Site utility coordination and permit filing
Directional boring allows us to run conduit beneath driveways, parking lots, and landscaped areas without cutting or disrupting the surface — a critical advantage on active commercial properties.
Why It Matters for Your Facility
Commercial clients choose Hi-Lite because they need accountability, communication, and a company that can mobilize quickly when something goes wrong at an inconvenient hour. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Real customer service representatives answer our phones around the clock — not a voicemail tree
- Fully stocked vans ready for emergency response at any hour
- Ability to mobilize a full crew when one electrician isn’t enough
- Deep familiarity with local municipalities means faster permitting and fewer inspection delays
- ICC Certified (#25-0696), licensed, bonded, and insured
- All work backed by a 90-day parts warranty and a 1-year labor warranty
- Owner-operated — the people responsible for the work are directly accountable to you
Who We Serve
Our equipment connection and industrial support work spans a range of facility types across Northern Illinois:
- Warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants requiring hard-wired machinery connections and industrial circuit infrastructure
- Fleet operators, property managers, and multi-tenant facilities adding or expanding commercial EV charging stations
- Retail, hospitality, and commercial properties requiring high-access lighting and electrical work at height
- Any commercial property needing underground power distribution to exterior structures, parking areas, or secondary panels
Ready to Talk About Your Facility?
Commercial clients choose Hi-Lite because they want a company that shows up on time, communicates clearly, handles the permit and inspection side without being pushed, and delivers work that holds up.
If you’re evaluating new equipment connections, planning EV infrastructure, or need a straight answer on what a project would involve — give us a call or book online.