HISTORY
WE’RE PROUD OF OUR RICH HISTORY AT IRBY
It’s hard in the business of building electric power infrastructure to have a history deeper than Irby Construction Company. We’ve been building electric power transmission lines as long as anyone. In fact, Irby crews built much of the existing electric grid and broke new ground on many industry firsts. The tradition continues today as we work to expand the grid’s capacity and apply new technologies for the future. Click on the timeline below to explore our proud past year by year.
1919
Stuart C. Irby founded Stuart C. Irby Company, which specialized in wholesale electrical supplies and electrical contracting...Read more
1946
Irby Construction Company was chartered as a separate organization headed by Stuart C. Irby, Jr., son of the founder...Read more
1965
Irby Construction Company had successfully constructed projects in 36 states, and by 1966, it had constructed more...Read more
1966
Irby utilized helicopters for the first time to assist in power line construction...Read more
1971
Irby constructed the first 765kV project in the U.S. in 1967, completing the project in 1971.Read more
1975
Irby constructed transmission, distribution, and substation projects in Java, Indonesia...Read more
1977
Irby constructed a 112-mile, 400kV transmission line project in South Africa. This same year, Irby also began 12....Read more
1985
Irby constructed 98 miles of 345kV transmission in the environmentally sensitive...Read more
1986
Irby constructed a 112-mile, 400kV transmission line project in South Africa...Read more
1987
A leader in safety, Irby established a lineman apprenticeship program that received certification from the U.S...Read more
1993
Irby received certification from the U.S. Department of Labor.Read more
1995
Irby completed construction of an EHV transmission line in Belize, Central America.Read more
2000
Irby Construction Company was acquired by Quanta Services, Inc. on July 10, 2000.Read more
2003
Irby Construction Company completed a 192-mile 345kV transmission line for NV Energy...Read more
2006
Irby Construction Company completed an energized transmission project in Chad...Read more
2008
Irby Construction Company was awarded a 5 year transmission line construction and maintenance contract for...Read more
2009
Irby Construction Company constructed a 230-mile 345kV transmission line for...Read more
2011
Quanta Services merged Okay Construction operations into Irby. This same year, Irby Construction Company...Read more
2012
Irby Construction Company moved into our new corporate headquarter in Richland, Mississippi.Read more
2015
Irby Construction completed the 230-mile Central Loop of Maine Power Reliability Program (MPRP)... Read more 
2016
In December of 2015, Quanta Services announced its appointment of Mr. Lee Jones as President of Irby... Read more 
2017
Continuing its tradition of innovation and expansion, Irby launched its outdoor lighting service in 2017... Read more 
2017
June 22, 2017: Irby was recognized at the 2017 Best Places to Work luncheon hosted by the Mississippi Business Journal.Read more
2017
November 10, 2017 Irby opened a new 14,000 sq ft office in Lockhart, Texas. The office serves LCRA ad other clients in central Texas and features 4,000 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of warehouse.Read more
2017
December, 2017 Irby Construction expanded its offering by creating an underground construction division.Read more
2018
Irby’s parent company, Quanta Services, acquired Northwest Lineman College. NLC is the electric power industry’s largest educational and training institution.Read more
2019
March 27, 2019 Irby President, Lee Jones, was recognized by the Mississippi Business Journal as one of the state’s Top CEO's for 2019, by the Mississippi Business Journal.Read more
2019
August 5, 2019 Irby Construction acquired Marathon Construction Services, expanding it’s foundation capabilities. Marathon operates as a division of Irby Construction.Read more
2019
October 7, 2019 Legend Foundation Services (“Legend”) was created after the acquisition of several foundation crews. A division of Irby Construction Company, Legend is a 50-employee company based in Broussard, Louisiana with specialized experience and capabilities working on complex projects in foundation construction, caisson installation, pole setting, as well as especially challenging amphibious foundation construction activities.Read more
2021
In December 2021, Irby Construction completed work on-site at Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center (BESS) and substation, which consists of 132 new battery line-ups connected to a new 230/34.5 kV substation. The Florida Power and Light project included the placement of 53,144 individual battery modules on a site that is the size of 3 football fields. At the time of completion, Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center was the world’s largest solar-powered battery. Read more 
2022
Jason Clayton was promoted to President of Irby Construction Company, effective January 31, 2022 Read more CONTACT HR DIRECT:
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Congrats to Lanny Griffin, Irby Florida Superintendent, for capturing this stunning sunrise photo from Irby transmission Job 3352 and winning the November Irby Pics Contest. ![]()
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Irby Construction Company is hiring a Corporate Senior Estimator in Richland, Mississippi! Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. No employer sponsorship is available for this position. To learn more about the position and to apply, visit: www.irbyconstruction.com/careers/
This past week we celebrated Thanksgiving with good food and even better company and teamwork at our Richland Office! 🦃🍂 ![]()
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Irby Construction Company. 🦃![]()
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Today, we’re thankful for our incredible team, our supportive community, our trusted partners, and our valued customers.![]()
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It is with great sadness we share the news that Bill Korlath, Irby’s former President, has passed away.![]()
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Mr. Bill was a cherished member of the Irby family, dedicating over 50 years of service to our company. His leadership, integrity, and unwavering commitment to Irby left an undeniable mark on our company and all who had the privilege to work alongside him.![]()
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Our hearts are with Bill’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. If you worked with Bill, please comment below with your favorite memories of him.
When the sun sets, our commitment to keeping the lights on constantly shines. ![]()
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Irby Construction Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR).