Updated: May 21, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
6302 Federal Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92114
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Illuma Electric Design
Illuma Electric Design Inc. is a specialized electrical and general contractor known for our expertise in building and dismantling towering structures. We excel in complex electrical work, structural tasks, and erecting 200-300 ft towers in open fields. Our team is equipped to handle projects that others may find daunting, making us a go-to contractor for high-altitude infrastructure challenges. As a leading telecom contractor, we play a vital role in expanding broadband networks.
From BuildZoom: Illuma Electric Design, 6302 Federal Blvd, San Diego, CA (Employee: Jerry Rhay Motacek Jr) holds a General Building license and 4 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 110 ranks in the top 4% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Illuma Electric Design, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Illuma Electric Design Contact Information
Phone Number: (858) 775-8440
Address: 6302 Federal Blvd, San Diego, CA 92114
Illuma Electric Design San Diego
Quality
110
96th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Illuma Electric Design has a BuildZoom score of 110, which places them above 96% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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11 projects
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2024 |
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14 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Illuma Electric Design has worked on at least
28.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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3 projects
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Home Additions |
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11 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Illuma Electric Design mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $30,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Illuma Electric Design
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Tenant improvement alteration apartment/condo kitchen-bath remodel
2025-04-11
Addition new antenna and microwave dish on existing communication tower. install new electrical circuits from existing panels. new equipment cabinet inside of existing equipment room. install new 20 amp circuit from existing power panel for new receptacle at new equipment cabinet. replace (1) existing receptacle at new equipment cabinet location utilizing existing 20 amp circuit from ... see more
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
CBAC2025-00048
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,603
Permit Type:
Alteration - remodel
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial: full review - new structures tenant improvements and accessories
2024-09-18
American tower - lone star rd tower takedown this project entails the removal of the existing 48 telecommunications tower and associated equipment. the area shall be restored to match its surroundings _________________________________________________________________ rev.1 08/12/2024 - cf.......................reviewed 8/13/2024 -kf wrought iron fence on top of existing wall and concre... see more
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
BLD24-02282
Status:
complete
Fee:
$339
Permit Type:
Demolish
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing reroof etc
2025-05-08
Install new electrical circuits antennas coaxial lines and microwave equipment for fbi comms network
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
BLD25-00563
Status:
complete
Fee:
$202
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Install electrical feeders and associated conduitfor utility service at (e) cell tower due to vandalism
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
COM-CELL-BP-2500435
Status:
complete
Fee:
$409
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install electrical feeders and associated conduitfor utility service at (e) cell tower due to vandalism
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
COM-CELL-BP-2500435
Status:
complete
Fee:
$409
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This project entails the removal of the existing 71 telecommunications tower and associated equipment. the area shall be restored to match its surroundings
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B24-06316
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This project entails the removal of the existing 70 telecommunications tower and associated equipment the area shall be restored to match its surroundings
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B24-00719
Status:
final
Fee:
$404
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install optional standby generator system automatic transfer switch generator auxiliary power distribution & remote monitoring communications circuitry for communication tower
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B215407
Status:
final
Fee:
$487
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
The proposed project includes installing a multi meter gang for utility service connection within a telecommunications compound
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
BLD24-00127
Status:
final
Fee:
$898
Permit Type:
Accessory structu...
Building Type:
N/A
Demo/removal of (e) 30 telecom tower & associated equipment. restore area to match its surroundings. plans w permit
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
BX23-00010
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 20 tower extension on existing 44 tower to a total height of 64. install 2 new cell phone antennas at 64 and install equipment cabinet within existing compound on concrete pad as per plans resubmittal #1 - tgc - response to building comments uploaded in docs jacob - (916) 652-7400 **it is the permittee’s obligation and responsibility to ensure that all work associated with thi... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2020-00559
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,163
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan: remove & replace existing electrical equipment
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
23020-10000-00571
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
This project entails the removal of the existing 72.2 telecommunications tower and associated equipment the area shall be restored to match its surroundings
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B23-08681
Status:
final
Fee:
$401
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This project entails the removal of the existing 80 telecommunications tower and associated equipment the area shall be restored to match its surroundings
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B23-06632
Status:
final
Fee:
$390
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This project entails the removal of the existing 70 telecommunications tower and associated equipment. the area shall be restored to match its surroundings
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B23-05382
Status:
final
Fee:
$299
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This project entails the removal of the existing 71.4 telecommunications tower and associated equipment. the area shall be restored to match its surroundings
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B23-05378
Status:
final
Fee:
$299
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Power plan check per applicant request. scope includes a new 200a service and a new temporary diesel fuel portable backup generator feeding a construction site
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
20041-10000-26509
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan. removal of an existing 46 telecommunication tower and equipment shelter
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
23019-10000-00521
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
Install new automatic transfer switch for backup generator
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
23041-90000-17861
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Special equipment
Building Type:
N/A
Install new antenna at 70 new equip cabinet and gps/wifi antenna in ex compound - for environmental sensing capability project
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
BLD-2019-50271
Status:
issued
Fee:
$810
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
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Illuma Electric Design License info
Verified License
| License # | 1050149 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 943798 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 1050149 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Butte County |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the Butte County, CA, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 808072 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 766314 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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110
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Wesco Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
58
Permits
- Building permit records show that Illuma Electric Design has worked on 58 permitted projects.
Illuma Electric Design Employees
JJ
Jerry Rhay Motacek Jr
Rmo/Ceo/Pres