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Experts in Civil, Substation, T&D Foundations, BESS, and Underground Construction.

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Construction Experts

We’re an experienced team with a proven track record who continues to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions for leading utility, energy, and public infrastructure clients.

25+ Years of Excellence

Since 2000, Outback Contractors has been a cornerstone of the construction industry, delivering complex civil and utility infrastructure projects with precision and reliability.

With an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence, Outback Contractors has grown to support complex, large-scale infrastructure projects across the Western United States.

Services

Delivering comprehensive services supporting the full lifecycle of complex infrastructure projects

From civil and underground construction to substation and energy storage infrastructure, we deliver the capabilities required to execute safely, efficiently, and with consistency.

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Civil Construction

We deliver civil construction services that establish the foundation for complex utility, energy, and infrastructure projects. Our capabilities include grading, earthwork, excavation, foundations, drainage, and full site development.

We approach each site with a focus on constructibility, long-term performance, and efficient execution, especially in challenging terrain and demanding environments.

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Substation Construction

We provide comprehensive substation construction services that support the safe and reliable delivery of power. Our work includes site preparation, foundations, concrete installation, underground systems, and supporting civil infrastructure for new substations, expansions, and upgrades.

Each project is executed with careful coordination, strict safety standards, and close alignment with utility and regulatory requirements.

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Transmission & Distribution Foundations

We deliver foundation construction services that support transmission and distribution infrastructure, including foundations for towers, poles, and related structures.

Our approach ensures every installation meets strict utility specifications, adapts to site conditions, and satisfies load requirements. Each foundation is built for long-term stability and reliable performance across critical electrical networks.

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Energy Storage Infrastructure (BESS)

We support battery energy storage system (BESS) projects with the civil and infrastructure services required to bring systems online efficiently and safely.

Our work includes site development, foundations, underground utilities, and supporting infrastructure tailored to the technical demands of grid-scale energy storage. We partner closely with project teams to ensure each site is built for performance, reliability, and future expansion.

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Specialty Equipment

We utilize specialized and proprietary equipment to perform work in environments where standard construction methods are limited.

This equipment allows us to access difficult terrain, improve efficiency, and maintain precision on complex sites, supporting safe execution and consistent results across challenging project conditions.

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Underground Construction

We specialize in underground construction for critical utility systems that require precision and reliability. Our scope includes trenching, conduit installation, duct banks, and underground utility placement, all performed with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and minimal disruption.

This work is designed to support long-term system integrity and operational efficiency.

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Emergency Response & Disaster Recovery

We provide rapid-response construction services to support utilities and agencies during emergencies and disaster recovery efforts.

Our work includes site stabilization, infrastructure repair, and restoration support focused on safety, speed, and coordination to help critical systems return to operation as quickly and reliably as possible.

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Markets

Markets We Serve

Outback Contractors supports large-scale infrastructure across a range of utility, energy, and public works markets.

From complex terrain to high-demand environments, our team delivers the civil, underground, and infrastructure solutions required to keep essential systems operating safely, reliably, and at scale.

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Utilities & Electric Power Delivery
Substation & Electrical Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure & Transportation
Industrial Infrastructure
Energy Generation & Energy Storage (BESS)
Emergency Response & Disaster Recovery

Construction Experts

T-Line towers realignment to stabilize land and towers

Outback’s civil team was called to help with two T-Line towers that were carrying 500KV lines. The towers had begun to slide with the uneven terrain. Working with our engineering partners, Outback successfully moved 20,000 yards of materials to help stabilize the land and towers.

  • Heavy Civil
  • Foundations
  • Emergency Response
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Round Mountain, CA

Round Mountain Slide

Substation & Electrical

High-voltage substation expansion delivered on a live site

Outback expanded a critical 230KV substation while keeping the facility energized, coordinating outages and protection schemes to deliver new capacity without interrupting service to the grid.

  • Substation
  • Foundations
  • Civil
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Reno, NV

Summit Ridge Substation

Energy Storage (BESS)

Battery energy storage foundations on accelerated schedule

Outback self-performed the civil and foundation scope for a utility-scale BESS installation, sequencing earthwork, concrete and equipment pads to meet an aggressive interconnection deadline.

  • BESS
  • Earthworks
  • Concrete
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Bishop, CA

Owens Valley Storage

ABOUT US

Who We Are

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Pieces of owned equipment

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About

At Outback, we earn trust by doing what’s right and doing it well. Hard work. Inventive solutions. A never-quit attitude.

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Clients & Partners

Our Valued Collaborators

We work alongside leading utilities, agencies, and partners to deliver high-value infrastructure projects at scale.

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Safety. Quality.
Excellence.

We approach every project with a commitment to safety, ensuring work is completed correctly, responsibly, and without shortcuts.