Street, Site, & Sports Lighting
Specialized Crews that
Keep Ohio's Traffic Moving
Traffic signals, street lighting, and stadium illumination are public-facing infrastructure. When the work isn’t done right, everyone notices. Jess Howard Electric has been performing all phases of traffic signal and street lighting work for over 50 years, for the City of Columbus, the City of Westerville, the City of Upper Arlington, and the State of Ohio, and our work extends into West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana.
Jess Howard assembles a dedicated team of specialists, IMSA-certified for traffic safety and work zone operations, with the equipment and experience to handle new construction, maintenance contracts, and complex modern traffic management systems. We own the equipment, including directional boring machines for underground conduit installation, so there is no waiting on outside crews.
What We Bring to
Every Project
Fifty years of street lighting work and decades of traffic signal experience across multiple states have given Jess Howard Electric a depth of expertise that most contractors simply cannot match. From IMSA-certified crews to in-house directional boring equipment, we bring everything these projects require and nothing they don’t. Our crews hold International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certifications, covering traffic safety and work zone safety protocols. When you’re putting a contractor to work on public roads and intersections, those credentials matter.
Traffic Signal Installation & Upgrades
We handle both power and control wiring for new and upgraded intersections, including light emplacement, PLC and computer control systems, and the placement of security cameras. Our team understands the complexities of modern traffic management and delivers systems that meet current and future operational demands.
Street & Freeway Lighting
We have performed all phases of street lighting for over 50 years, including residential neighborhood lighting, freeway lighting, and major corridor projects such as Interstate I-270. Our clients include the City of Columbus, City of Westerville, City of Upper Arlington, and the State of Ohio.
Stadium & Outdoor Lighting
From community sports facilities to large-scale stadium illumination, our team designs and installs high-performance outdoor lighting systems built to handle the demands of public venues and high-visibility environments.
Municipal Maintenance Contracts
We hold ongoing maintenance contracts with municipalities across Ohio, keeping traffic signals and street lighting systems operational year-round. A maintenance relationship with Jess Howard means a responsive, experienced team that already knows your infrastructure.
