Southern Electric Corporation (SEC), a Quanta Services company, is proud to announce the launch of its new Substation Division, a strategic expansion that strengthens the company’s commitment to delivering comprehensive electrical infrastructure solutions across its footprint. The new division will soon provide substation construction, maintenance, and related services throughout Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.
As part of this exciting growth initiative, SEC is pleased to welcome Duane Sistrunk as Vice President of Substation Operations. With more than four decades of experience in the electric utility industry, Sistrunk brings exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and operational knowledge to the organization.
Sistrunk spent 33 years with Entergy, serving in a variety of leadership roles across utility operations, maintenance, and power delivery. Over the past 6 years, he has specialized in substation construction and operations, successfully leading complex substation and relay projects that support critical power infrastructure.
In his new role, Sistrunk will oversee SEC’s Substation Division, providing strategic leadership for large-scale power infrastructure projects while driving operational excellence, workforce development, safety initiatives, and client satisfaction. His focus will be on delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that help strengthen and modernize the nation’s electrical grid.
“The launch of our Substation Division represents an important milestone for SEC as we continue to expand our capabilities and better serve our clients across the region,” said Dillon Roberts, Chief Operating Officer. “Duane’s extensive experience, proven leadership, and deep industry knowledge make him the ideal person to lead this division. We are excited to have him join our team as we enter this new chapter of growth.”
The addition of substation services allows SEC to offer a broader range of electrical infrastructure solutions to utility customers throughout the region. The company’s investment in this division reflects the increasing demand for reliable power infrastructure and SEC’s commitment to supporting the evolving needs of the energy industry.
Sistrunk’s leadership philosophy is rooted in safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. Throughout his career, he has built and led high-performing teams while delivering projects that meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Outside of work, Sistrunk enjoys spending time with his wife, two children, and two grandchildren. Family remains a top priority, and he takes great pride in supporting his grandchildren’s activities and special events whenever possible.
The launch of the Substation Division further positions Southern Electric Corporation as a trusted partner in electrical construction and infrastructure development, providing customers with the expertise and resources needed to power communities and industries across the nation.
