Awards & Certifications
We have had the honor of being recognized for our work, and proudly share those accolades.
Our loyalty is always to our customers and our community. The awards and certifications our company and staff have accrued are a testament of our dedication to our clients.
Being recognized by them for our commitment to excellence, safety and quality is the greatest honor we can receive.
Star Tribune Top Workplaces : 2020- 2023
Star Tribune has recognized hundreds of companies and organizations in Minnesota as Top Workplaces. These companies have been recognized based solely on surveys about the workplace completed by their employees.
The “organizational health” of our company was assessed and the results are in! We have been named a Top Workplace for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023! This award celebrates companies that prioritize a people centered culture and give employees a voice.
We have also been presented one of fifteen specialty awards that highlights one employer per category. To recognize our thoughtful and comprehensive benefits package that shows our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families, we have been presented the Outstanding Benefits award.
Generac Premier Dealer: 2021 - 2023
Hunt was named as a “Generac Premier Residential/Commercial Dealer” in 2021, and has continued to maintain that status into both 2022, and 2023. The program recognizes dealers who have represented Generac Power Systems Inc. in local markets with the highest standard of excellence in sales and customer service. This includes having dedicated staff of power generation experts (check!), maintaining our training and certification (check and check!), and providing customers with 24/7 support (triple check!).
Association of Women Contractors Membership Milestone Achievement: 2022
The Association of Women Contractors is driven by just one goal – to empower women business owners and service providers. Since its inception in 1995, the AWC has grown into a diverse community of more than 200 professionals working on some of the biggest commercial, residential and transportation projects in the state of Minnesota.
What differentiates the AWC from any other construction associations? The willingness of its members to lend a helping hand. Teamwork and collaboration are at the core of everything we do.
Top Workplaces USA : 2021 - 2022
National, regional, industry, and culture excellence recognition. Winning the Top Workplaces award is positive proof that your organization really does put its people first. Not to mention, research shows companies that earn recognition as an organization of choice attract better job candidates, find the right talent for their organization, and have lower turnover.
NECA Project Excellence Award: 2022
Hunt Electric, along with Lighthouse Electric and VEC - a joint partnership, was awarded the 2022 NECA Project Excellence Award for work performed on the Ultium Cells Battery Plant. Awards are selected based on criteria including originality, aesthetics, the difficulty of installation, quality of workmanship, and application of technology.
Certificate of Achievement Level 2: 2009 - 2022
Awarded from the MN Department of Labor and Industry, this safety award is in recognition of exemplary leadership in promoting worker health and safety through the Construction Health and Safety Excellence Program.
Thomas J. Reynolds Award: 2021
During The Association of Union Contractors (TAUC) Leadership conference in California, Hunt Electric was presented with the 2021 Thomas J. Reynolds Award for construction safety and health. Recognition is based on a Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART) Rate 25% below the Bureau of Labor Statistics national average for the previous year.
Understanding and planning for the unique hazards of each job site helps us keep our teams and our clients safe from harm. It’s our priority.
We are extremely proud and honored to receive this award.
Outstanding Coaching Initiative: 2020
Gold Execution Award: 2020
FEC Gold Award: 2020
The Rem Dubose Joint Venture Award: 2018
Federated Electrical Contractors award for joint venture partnership with Briggs Electric Inc for the Tesla "D-Quad" project in Sparks, Nevada.
FEC Platinum Award: 2017
Federated Electrical Contractions National Award for Safety as an industry safety leader.
The Rem Dubose Joint Venture Award: 2016
Dr. William A. O'Brien, Jr. Award: 2016
An award from Memorial Blood Centers for promoting blood donation at Hunt Electric and generously supporting the donor’s recruitment campaign.
NECA Fifty Year Membership Award: 2015
In grateful recognition of a half century of loyal support and dedicated services to this association and many contributions to the electrical contracting industry.
Meritorious Achievement, Minnesota Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Award Program: 2015
Awarded by the Minnesota Safety Council, the annual Governor’s Safety award spotlights Minnesota employers with above average safety records. The Meritorious Achievement award signifies better than average performance in incident rates, dependent on the type of industry.
Outstanding Achievement, Minnesota Governor's Occupational Safety and Health Award Program: 2014
Awarded by the Minnesota Safety Council, the annual Governor’s Safety award spotlights Minnesota employers with above average safety records. The Outstanding Achievement award signifies continuing improvement and/or a continuing outstanding record for DART rate and Incidence Rate which is at least 51-90% better than the average for your industry classification
NFPA 70E Certificate of Educational Achievement
Obtained by the National Fire Protection Association, the objective of the training is to gain a general understanding of the NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, and how it is used to identify electrical safety hazards in the workplace and ways to reduce or eliminate employee exposure to those hazards
Licensed Professional Engineer
Having an in-house licensed professional engineer available to review and sign drawings whenever necessary enables us to identify potential improvements and ensures that the project is delivered on time. In addition, it shows our higher level of commitment to engineering, quality control, and credibility.
OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer Certification
OSHA authorizes trainers to conduct occupational safety and health training through the OSHA Outreach Training Program. Through this program, individuals who complete a one-week OSHA trainer course receive a certificate of completion and an authorized outreach trainer card. Trainer courses are based on one of the following subject areas: disaster site workers (second responders), construction, general industry, or maritime. Upon successful completion of the trainer course, trainers are authorized to teach students courses based on the trainer course subject area. These include 16-hour courses for disaster site workers (second responders), as well as 10-hour and 30-hour courses in construction, general industry, or maritime safety and health hazards. Authorized trainers can receive OSHA course completion cards for their students. The OSHA Outreach Training Program is voluntary. OSHA does not require participation in this program.
NICET Certification
NICET's professional certification is based on testing that covers a broad range of job knowledge, verification of job performance, and an evaluation of work experience. NICET certification represents, not a course outcome, but a career level. Certificants are required to update their skills and knowledge through a recertification process that encourages continuing professional development.
BICSI – Registered Communications Distribution Designer Certification
BICSI established its credential programs to provide a level of assurance to the industry and to consumers that an individual has knowledge in a designated area of information technology systems (ITS) design or installation. Our professional designations are valued internationally and are recognized throughout the ITS industry. Candidates for BICSI credentials are required to show industry experience and pass rigorous exams based on the content of BICSI manuals. Those who pass must adhere to strict standards of conduct and keep their knowledge current through continuing education.
LEED Accredited Professionals
In addition to having several staff with Green Associate credentials, we also have staff with the LEED AP BD+C credential. This credential provides a standard for professionals participating in the design and construction phases of high-performance, healthful, durable, affordable and environmentally sound commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential buildings. The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) created this specialty credential to denote practical knowledge of the Green Building Design + Construction LEED rating systems: LEED for New Construction, LEED for Schools and LEED for Core & Shell.
Certified High Voltage Cable Splicing
Obtained through the National Cable Splicing Certification Board, the comprehensive program allows individuals to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities when splicing and terminating shielded electrical power cable. By completing both a knowledge (written) and a performance (practical) exam, competency of splicing is recognized by the issuance of a certification card to the successful candidate in the specific category examined.
Healthcare Construction Certificate
The ASHE Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC) educates personnel on critical topics in health care construction. The course helps to gain an understanding of the latest compliance issues in health care construction and what owners, staff, and patients expect of constructors working in the health care environment.
NABCEP PV Technical Sales Certification & PV Installer Certification
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is the “gold standard” for PV and solar heating installation certification. Designed to raise industry standards and promote consumer confidence, NABCEP offers certification and certificate programs to renewable energy professionals throughout North America.
NETA Certification
Certification of competency is particularly important in the electrical testing industry. Inherent in the determination of the equipment's serviceability is the prerequisite that individuals performing the tests be capable of conducting the tests in a safe manner and with complete knowledge of the hazards involved. Technicians must also evaluate the test data and make an informed judgment on the continued serviceability, deterioration, or non-serviceability of the specific equipment. NETA, a nationally-recognized certification agency, provides recognition of four levels of competency within the electrical testing industry in accordance with ANSI/NETA ETT Standard for Certification of Electrical Testing Technicians.
Level 2 Contractor Status Award
In the fall of 2022, we were awarded Level 2 Contractor Status for the 14th year in a row in the newly reconfigured Minnesota CHASE program. This is the highest level achieved as a contractor and with this, we are qualified to apply for Level 3 jobsites.
We hire skilled, qualified employees that work tirelessly to stay abreast of the latest technology in the electrical industry. Many of our staff have unique and valuable certifications that helps give Hunt Electric the deep wealth of knowledge and experience that sets us apart. Our staff holds more than 80 certifications. In addition to the impressive list below, some of our employees hold ABB Drive Start-up, Allen Bradley VFD, ITC Level II Thermography and PLC certifications.