Walter J. Barnes Electric Company, founded in 1932, is a family-owned and operated electrical contracting company. It provides design and build, console fabrication, and power distribution and instrumentation services. The company specializes in electrical construction, fiber-optic cable splicing and calibration services. Walter J. Barnes Electric Company undertakes the installation of power, lighting and control systems, as well as serves the commercial, industrial, institutional and municipal markets. It also offers project scheduling, value engineering, data processing, field installation drawing and cost estimation services. The company is a member of the National Electrical Contractors Association and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. It undertakes projects for hotels, health care centers, office buildings, warehouses, airports, bridges, educational facilities and government agencies. The company has worked on various projects, including the Armed Forces Reserve Center, Le Triomphe Suites Hotel, Country Day Athletic Complex and Touro Infirmary. Walter J. Barnes Electric Company is located in Jefferson, La.