Who We Are
Sargent Electric is a leading specialty contractor focused on electrical, instrumentation, wireless, utility and low voltage systems.
Founded in Pittsburgh in 1907, we operate from 8 locations across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, delivering projects nationwide for our strategic customers.
We support the breadth of our client needs, from routine 24/7 service and emergency restoration to their largest and most complex projects.
Our proven safety culture, technical depth, and longstanding client relationships have made us a partner of choice for Fortune 500 companies, leading general contractors and EPC contractors.
The Sargent Way
- Safe, always
- Exceptional workmanship
- Long-term relationships
- People first
When you choose Sargent, you gain a trusted partner and a technical team that performs every job knowing our work enriches the lives of our people, our clients, and the communities we serve.
Leadership Team

Rob Smith
CEO
With over four decades of experience in engineering, construction, and maintenance, and a decade at the helm of Sargent Electric, Rob has steered the company to unprecedented growth. Under his leadership, Sargent expanded its operational reach while delivering safe and quality project performance.

Denis St. Pierre
Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer
Denis oversees the operational engine across all of Sargent’s markets. Drawing on long-tenured and deep experience in electrical contracting, he blends technology innovation with safety and efficiency to ensure every project meets the Sargent standard of operational excellence.

Elizabeth A. Lawrence, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Beth leads financial and administrative operations for the company. With two decades at Sargent, she has been instrumental in strengthening the company’s financial foundation and supporting its growth trajectory while playing an active role in setting strategic direction.
A Growing Footprint.
Eight locations across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast keep us close to the work while delivering strategic projects nationwide under one standard.