SAN JOSE, Calif. — Rosendin Electric, Inc. has promoted William “Billy” Watts to Regional Vice President to lead its newly rebranded Energy Group, marking a strategic expansion beyond renewable power into broader energy infrastructure solutions.
The leadership move reflects a shift in focus as the company scales operations to meet rising demand for comprehensive energy systems supporting data centers, grid modernization and diversified generation technologies.
Strategic Expansion Beyond Renewables
Formerly centered primarily on renewable energy projects, the Energy Group is broadening its scope to include Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), substations, transmission infrastructure and emerging technologies such as floating solar, small modular reactors (SMRs) and gas turbines.
Under Watts’ direction, the division will prioritize operational growth, strengthened utility and developer partnerships and expansion into high-demand markets tied to grid stability and energy security.
"Rosendin has installed over 9.5 gigawatt-hours of BESS, 151 substations, and over 7.1 gigawatts of solar, and now we’re using that expertise to embrace new opportunities that help our customers make use of diverse energy solutions,” said Keith Douglas, CEO, Rosendin Electric, Inc. “The Leadership Team has full confidence in Billy Watts and the entire Energy team to help us shape the future of energy infrastructure through long-term investments in our people and our technology.”
The company said the updated division name better reflects its expanded capabilities, particularly as utilities and private-sector clients seek integrated energy infrastructure partners capable of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services at scale.
Industry Experience and Market Positioning
Watts brings more than 25 years of experience in renewable energy and power generation. He previously held senior leadership roles with Primoris Renewable Energy, Mortenson and Siemens Energy, overseeing engineering, construction and operational initiatives across North America, South America and the Middle East.
"Our approach prioritizes strategic partnerships and projects where we can leverage our proven expertise while building capabilities for tomorrow's energy landscape," said Watts. "This restructuring reflects our commitment to innovation and our willingness to invest in technologies that will drive grid modernization and energy security across the United States."
Company leaders said Watts’ background positions the Energy Group to capture opportunities emerging from federal and state infrastructure investments, growing electrification demands and rapid data center expansion requiring resilient power systems.
Additional Leadership Promotions
As part of the restructuring, Rosendin also announced several internal promotions:
- Ron Hopgood has been promoted to Vice President of Operations, bringing more than 30 years of operational leadership experience.
- Amanda Amos and Manny Rosabal have been elevated to Operations Managers, where they will focus on expanding utility partnerships and developing capabilities in emerging energy markets.
The company said these promotions align with its employee-ownership model and long-term talent development strategy.
Expanding Infrastructure Portfolio
Rosendin is recognized as a Tier 1 Solar EPC contractor and self-performs medium- and high-voltage electrical work, including substations, transmission systems and BESS installations. Its portfolio includes NECA Excellence Award-winning projects across California, Texas and Nevada, among others nationwide.
By broadening its Energy Group mandate, the company aims to support increasingly complex infrastructure projects requiring high-voltage expertise, scalable workforce deployment and integrated safety systems.
Headquartered in San Jose, California, Rosendin employs approximately 12,000 people and reports $5.6 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1919, the employee-owned firm ranks No. 156 on Forbes’ list of America’s Top Private Companies.
Company officials said the restructuring signals a long-term strategy to diversify service offerings while reinforcing its role as a comprehensive energy infrastructure partner in a rapidly evolving power market.
Originally reported by Rosendin.
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