About Clearwater Electric
Clearwater Electric is a full service electrical contractor with locations in Rapid City and Traverse City. We provide services to the surrounding area including Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Antrim, Leelanau and Benzie Counties. The company is owned and operated by James Shields and Josh Klingelsmith. James carries a master electrician’s license and a wide range of experience in many facets of the trade. Josh carries a journeyman electrician’s license with experience in both residential and commercial construction and maintenance.
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.

