Substation Electricians (Lower Mainland BC)

Canadian Union of Skilled Workers

Richmond

On-site

CAD 74,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

Get a reply from this employer — a resume and cover letter tailored to exactly what they’re hiring for.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Stat Holiday Pay (12%)

Health & Welfare

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Training Trust Fund

Apprentice Governance Council

Job summary

The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers - British Columbia is actively seeking highly skilled Substation Electricians for projects in the Lower Mainland. The role focuses on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-voltage equipment within substations, including live work as needed.

The selected candidates will bring 5+ years of HV substation experience, red seal preferred, and familiarity with CSA/IEEE standards and SCADA systems. Travel and background checks may be required.

Qualifications

Must have Journeyman Electrician Certification (Red Seal preferred).
Minimum 5+ years of high-voltage substation experience.
Strong knowledge of protective relaying, SCADA, and control wiring.
Proficient with high-voltage testing equipment (Megger, Doble, hipot).
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
Familiar with lockout/tagout and electrical safety standards.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
NERC certification may be required; background check will be conducted.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair substation equipment up to 2750 Kcmil.
Perform high-voltage terminations, cable splicing, and testing.
Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance for reliability and standards.
Diagnose faults and implement corrective actions.
Interpret schematics and wiring diagrams for installations.
Ensure CSA/IEEE compliance and safety regulations.
Collaborate with engineers on upgrades and commissioning.
Maintain documentation of work and test results.

Skills

Journeyman Electrician

High-voltage substation

Reading electrical schematics

CSA/IEEE safety standards

NERC certification

Travel/field work

Lockout/Tagout

Education

Red Seal certification

Tools

Megger

Doble

Hipot testers

Job description

The Canadian Union of Skilled Workers - British Columbia is currently recruiting Substation Electricians for projects in the Lower Mainland for Aecon Power Services Inc.

CUSW-BC is a progressive, member-driven union representing highly skilled tradespeople across Canada.

Position Overview

We are seeking highly skilled Substation Electricians to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-voltage electrical equipment within substations. This role requires a strong understanding of electrical systems, safety standards, and the ability to work in challenging environments. Workers will need to be comfortable working in a live substation.

Key Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair substation equipment including control cabinets, transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, protective relays, reactor installation, and cable installation up to 2750 Kcmil.
Perform high-voltage terminations, cable splicing, and testing.
Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure reliability and compliance with standards.
Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults and implement corrective actions.
Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Ensure adherence to CSA, IEEE, and local electrical codes and safety regulations.
Collaborate with engineers and project managers on substation upgrades and commissioning.
Maintain accurate documentation of work performed and test results.

Required Qualifications

Journeyman Electrician Certification (Red Seal preferred).
Minimum 5+ years of experience in high-voltage substation work.
Strong knowledge of protective relaying, SCADA systems, and control wiring.
Proficiency in high-voltage testing equipment (e.g., Megger, Doble, hipot testers).
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures and electrical safety standards.
Valid Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent).
Ability to work in outdoor environments and travel as required.
Applicant will need to be able to obtain NERC certification through a background check.

Compensation