Utilities, Energy & Infrastructure Security Trailers
Critical infrastructure sites carry a different kind of risk. Power, water, gas, telecom and transportation networks must stay online—even when assets are remote, response times are long, and threats are evolving.
Hawk Surveillance deploys utilities, energy and infrastructure security trailers across Southern California to help utilities and operators protect substations, yards and remote infrastructure with reliable, mobile surveillance. Our trailers are designed to support regulated, uptime-sensitive environments while fitting into your existing security program and operating procedures.
If you are responsible for critical assets, we help you extend coverage quickly—without waiting on new poles, trenching or construction projects.
Risk at Critical Utility & Infrastructure Sites
Utility and infrastructure networks span wide geographies, and many of the highest-risk locations are the hardest and most expensive places to build traditional security infrastructure.
Theft, Vandalism & Tampering
- Copper, tools, fuel, and components targeted at yards and depots
- Vandalism or equipment damage discovered hours or days later
- Limited visibility at unmanned or lightly staffed sites
Trespass & Potential Sabotage
- Unauthorized access to substations and switching yards
- Risk at telecom hubs, pump stations, and critical nodes
- Liability exposure from unmonitored perimeter breaches
Dispersed & Remote Assets
- Sites spread across rural or hard-to-reach locations
- Slow response times increase potential damage
- Limited on-site personnel during nights and weekends
Uptime & Regulatory Pressure
- Even minor incidents can disrupt service
- Regulatory scrutiny, audits, and investigations
- Documentation and evidence expectations after incidents
Limits of Fixed Infrastructure
- Fixed cameras and fencing don’t reach every corner
- New builds require long planning and permitting cycles
- Risk often emerges before capital projects are complete
How Security Trailers Protect Utilities & Infrastructure
Our utility site surveillance trailers and energy infrastructure security trailers are built to cover both operational sites and capital projects.
Common use cases:
- Substations and switching yards
- Elevated views of transformers, breakers and control buildings.
- Coverage of perimeter fence lines, gates and access roads.
- Ideal as substation security trailers at sites where building new poles or towers is difficult.
- Utility yards and material depots
- Protect spares, tools, reels, fuel and specialty equipment stored outdoors.
- Monitor vehicle movements, loading areas and contractor access.
- Remote infrastructure projects
- Pipeline segments, transmission corridors, wind/solar sites, telecom builds and transportation projects.
- Mobile remote site security trailers can move as construction shifts along a corridor.
- Water, wastewater and treatment facilities
- Monitor remote basins, tanks, lift stations and access roads.
- Provide video coverage in locations where trenching for power or fiber is not feasible.
Benefits for operators:
- Rapid deployment wherever risk shifts
Deploy mining and remote operations security trailers–style off-grid units without waiting on new infrastructure. - Flexible use across construction and operations
Use the same utility yard surveillance trailers during both project build-out and ongoing operations.
Better evidence and documentation
Support incident investigations, claims and compliance reviews with recorded, time-stamped video and logs.
Recommended Products for Utilities & Infrastructure
Different parts of your network face different risks. Most utility and infrastructure operators deploy a combination of platforms to match site conditions, power availability, and operational demands.
☀️ Flagship Solar Surveillance Trailer
Best for:
- Remote or low-infrastructure assets with little to no grid power
- Substations, transmission structures, pump stations, and pipeline segments
- Sites where generator fuel logistics are difficult or costly
Why it fits:
- Off-grid solar and battery architecture designed for continuous coverage
- Ideal for mining, utility, and remote infrastructure applications
- Reduces reliance on generators, fuel deliveries, and frequent site visits
🏗️ Heavy-Duty Industrial Surveillance Trailer
Best for:
- Large utility yards, laydown areas, and infrastructure projects
- Rough terrain with mixed surfaces, heavy equipment, and truck traffic
- High-risk nodes requiring durable, long-term security coverage
Why it fits:
- Rugged chassis and stabilizers built for industrial environments
- Supports multiple cameras, lighting, and deterrence on one platform
- Ideal for long-term utility yard surveillance operations
🏙️ Compact Urban Surveillance Trailer (Optional)
Best for:
- Urban substations and city utility yards with tight access
- Customer-facing locations where aesthetics and footprint matter
- Telecom hubs, downtown assets, and transit-adjacent facilities
Compliance & Operational Expectations
Utilities, energy, and infrastructure operators live in a world of standards, procedures, and audits. Security technology must align with that reality. Deployments are designed to support:
High Uptime & Predictable Performance
- Power and connectivity plans built with redundancy
- Realistic runtime expectations, not just best-case scenarios
- Designed for continuous operation in critical infrastructure sites
Alignment with Your Policies & Procedures
- Trailer placement follows internal security policies
- Access, escalation, and safety rules are strictly respected
- Operations integrated with existing workflows and practices
Documentation & Logging
- Supports incident reporting and audit trails
- Analytics integration for compliance documentation
- Maintains logs for operational review and regulatory inspections
For more on how we handle safety, security, and compliance across the fleet, see:
Power & Connectivity for Remote Assets
- Solar array plus battery storage for off-grid or low-power sites
- Optional generator integration as backup for extended bad-weather periods
- Ability to use grid or shore power where available to reduce battery draw
- LTE/5G cellular as primary path in most Southern California locations
- Ability to integrate with private networks, VPNs or existing backhaul where provided
- Edge recording so video continues to be captured even during backhaul interruptions
Deployment & Monitoring Models
Utilities and infrastructure operators use mobile security trailers across both capital projects and long-term operations.
Deployment Models
- Rentals for projects and upgrades: Substation rebuilds, line upgrades, major construction, or maintenance windows. Temporary utility site surveillance trailers at project staging areas.
- Sales & lease-to-own for permanent fleets: Standardized trailer configurations used across multiple regions or asset classes. Long-term critical infrastructure security trailers at strategic nodes or yards.
Monitoring Models
- 24/7 Remote Monitoring & Response: Ideal for remote assets with no on-site staff after hours. Operators can review alerts, issue voice-downs, and follow agreed escalation steps.
- Self-Monitored into your SOC: Trailers stream into your existing utility or infrastructure security operations center. Your internal team applies your own playbooks and escalation procedures.
Learn more about service models:
Surveillance Trailer Rental →
Sales & Lease-to-Own →
24/7 Remote Monitoring & Response →
Self-Monitored / Hardware-Only →
Deployment & Project Services →
Example Utility / Infrastructure Deployment
Scenario: Substation & Yard Coverage in the Inland Empire
Challenge
A power utility operating multiple substations and a central material yard in the Inland Empire faced repeated perimeter intrusions and theft of copper and tools. Sites were dispersed, with limited on-site staff after hours and long response times.
Solution
Deployed Flagship Solar Surveillance Trailers at two remote substations to cover gates, fence lines, and access roads. Placed a Heavy-Duty Industrial Surveillance Trailer at the central yard to monitor material storage, vehicle parking, and back-fence segments. Integrated video into the utility’s existing SOC while enabling Hawk’s monitoring partner to provide after-hours alarm review and voice-down at the highest-risk sites.
Results
- Noticeable reduction in unauthorized access and attempted theft.
- Better visibility and documentation for regulators and insurers when incidents did occur.
- Fewer truck rolls solely for visual checks at remote sites.
Utilities & Infrastructure FAQs
Can trailers be deployed inside fenced substations and yards?
Yes. Our utility site surveillance trailers are frequently deployed inside fenced substations, switching yards and material depots. We work with your engineering and safety teams to define safe placement, access paths, grounding considerations and clearances in line with your internal standards.
Do they support our internal network architecture or VPN?
In many cases, yes. Energy infrastructure security trailers can be configured to connect over LTE/5G, or—where you provide access—over private networks or VPN tunnels back into your environment. We coordinate with your IT and OT teams to align on addressing, security policies and bandwidth expectations.
How do you handle safety and grounding requirements?
We follow your facility’s safety and grounding requirements. Before deployment, we review site standards and, where needed, coordinate with your electrical and safety groups regarding bonding, clearances, exclusion zones and any additional grounding measures. Trailer placement, mast operation and access comply with your internal safety procedures.
Are trailers suitable for multi-year deployments?
Can trailers move between projects and operational sites?
Absolutely. One advantage of utilities, energy and infrastructure security trailers is their mobility. A unit might start at a construction project, then move to a permanent operational yard or substation once the project ends. We can support both one-off moves and ongoing multi-site deployment programs.
If you are responsible for protecting high-value, high-impact assets, we can help design a trailer-based security approach aligned with your operations and standards.