About Clearwater Electric

James Shields - Owner of Clearwater Electric LLC

Clearwater Electric is a full service electrical contractor based in Rapid City Michigan and serving all of Northern Michigan. We provide service calls to the surrounding area including Rapid City, Alden, Elk Rapids, Kalkaska, Traverse City, Kewadin, Williamsburg, Bellaire and Mancelona. The company  is Owned and operated by James Shields, a Master Electrician with experience in many facets of the electrical trade including residential, commercial, and industrial work.

Attention to detail and customer service are at the forefront of our mission as a company. You can count on responsiveness and communication with Clearwater Electric. Each project is an opportunity for us to showcase our ability to provide superior service and results. 

Clearwater Electric Services

Residential

  • New home wiring
  • Remodels
  • Panel upgrades
  • Underground wiring for pole barns and sheds
  • Underground fault location
  • Electrical system testing and troubleshooting
  • Generators
  • Car chargers
  • Split unit and air conditioner wiring
  • Home automation
  • Lighting design

Commercial

  • Tenant build outs
  • Lighting upgrades
  • Emergency lighting
  • Power upgrades
  • Data drops
  • Network systems
  •  Maintenance and troubleshooting

Industrial

  • Wiring for machines
  • Installation of transformers, VFDs, PLCs, and sensors
  • Control panels
  • Lighting upgrades
  • Power factor correction
  •  Maintenance and troubleshooting

Our Values

Honesty and Integrity

We value our relationships. It is our goal to build a relationship of trust and communication with each client we work with. 

 

Quality

Your electrical system is a vital component of your home or business. With Clearwater Electric you can count on quality work that will withstand the test of time. We believe that quality matters, and it shows in our work.  

 

About the Owner

James Shields, Owner of Clearwater Electric is highly qualified and competent in the electrical trade. After Completing trade school for Electrical Technology at Michigan State University in 2013, James completed a diverse apprenticeship working on everything from new construction residential builds to commercial and industrial service and troubleshooting. James decided to make the Torch Lake area home in 2018 and opened Clearwater Electric LLC in 2021.