Substation Technician

About the role

The Substation Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, modifying, and installing a wide range of electrical and electronic equipment in new and existing substations. This position supports construction, upgrades, and modifications for utility companies while adhering to EEI’s Safety First culture. Per diem is provided when applicable.

Key responsibilities

• Perform demolition, site preparation, excavating, backfilling, landscaping, trenching, pole setting, and cable labeling.
• Assist with installation of transformers, transformer banks, bus structures, switchgear, underground/overhead lines, ground grids, and control buildings.
• Operate forklifts, man baskets, skid steers, shovels, compactors, backhoes, and other industry equipment safely.
• Read and interpret system maps, substation layouts, circuit feeds, and load areas.

Required profile

• Ability to understand electric distribution system layouts and substation capacities.
• Experience reading system maps and sectionalizing electrical circuits.
• Valid forklift certification and competence with various construction equipment.

Required skills

• Forklift operation
• Man basket operation
• Skid steer operation
• Shovel, compactor, and backhoe operation
• Electrical substation equipment installation
• Reading and interpreting system maps