AE Substation Electrician II

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The City of Austin seeks a Journeyman-level Electrician for the AE Substation Construction group to install, maintain and repair high-voltage substations ranging from 69kV to 345kV. You will work with protective devices, switchgear, and testing equipment in a field setting.

Responsibilities include responding to outages, inspecting facilities, and coordinating with the supervisor. A Texas CDL A is required or obtainable within 120 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years of experience in electric utility field.
• Valid Texas CDL Class A or ability to obtain within 120 days.
• Knowledge of safety rules and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair substation equipment such as breakers and transformers.
• Respond to trouble calls and outages, including after-hours work.
• Inspect substations and log maintenance data.
• Set up and operate aerial equipment and lifting devices.
• Troubleshoot with test equipment (DMM, TTR, MRVD).

Skills

Substation equipment

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

High-voltage work

Equipment operation

Read diagrams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TTR Tester

Breaker Tester

MRVD

Phasing sticks

DMM

Aerial equipment operation

Job description

About This Position

Under general supervision, this position participates in the Austin Energy (AE) Apprenticeship Program and performs apprentice-level tasks to assist in installation, maintenance, and repair of substation electrical equipment, structures, and conductors.

Job Description

Purpose: Under minimal supervision, this position performs Journeyman-level tasks to install, maintain, and repair substation electrical equipment, structures, and conductors.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Installs, maintains, and repairs substation electrical equipment including circuit breakers, power transformers, transformers, Oil Circuit Breakers (OCBs), Gas Circuit Breakers (GCBs), switches, motors, battery chargers, battery banks, protective devices, electronic monitoring equipment, etc.

Responds to trouble calls and installs, maintains, and repairs AE’s electrical substations.

Responds to on-call, emergency call-back, and after-hour outages due to weather-related events or system disturbances.

Inspects and monitors AE’s electrical substations and records data on appropriate forms and/or maintenance logs.

Sets up and operates electric utility aerial equipment (i.e. cranes, boom trucks, bucket trucks, manlift, etc.) and other equipment (i.e. wire puller, cable trailer, skid‑steer loader, and forklift).

Performs testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of substation electrical systems using electronic test equipment (i.e. Transformer Turns Ratio (TTR) Tester, Breaker Tester, Multi‑Range Voltage Detector (MRVD), phasing sticks, rotation meters, Digital Multi‑Meters (DMM), and clamp‑on amp meters).

Operates high‑voltage transmission, substation, and distribution switching devices and equipment, using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Insulating Protective Devices (IPD), to de‑energize and isolate circuits.

Orders, stores, receives, issues, and distributes equipment, parts, tools, and supplies essential to the construction, maintenance, and repair of AE’s electrical substations.

Reviews construction, maintenance, and repair work on AE’s electrical substations, for accuracy, craftsmanship, and thoroughness.

Other related duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of AE safety rules, regulations, work practices, standards, and procedures associated with electrical substations and high voltages. Knowledge of hazards involved with working on and around energized electrical systems (lines and equipment/high and low voltage). Knowledge of the electrical theory and principles related to electricity, magnetism, and electrical equipment. Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in operating computers and related software applications. Skill in properly using, inspecting, maintaining, and safely storing PPE and IPD. Skill in using tools and equipment to troubleshoot and then repair or replace electrical/electronic devices/components. Skill in setting up and operating electric utility aerial equipment. Skill in using the necessary air monitoring equipment prior to entering enclosed or confined spaces. Skill in operating switching devices and equipment used to de‑energize and isolate circuits and devices on AE's electrical transmission, substation, and distribution system. Skill in preparing oral, written, and electronic instructions. Skill in drawing or sketching diagrams, profile plans, and control circuit schematics to communicate work assignments and needs. Skill in modifying work instructions, profile plans, blueprints, sketches, diagrams, and drawings as needed for field corrections and as-builts for engineering. Skill in leading, planning, and organizing work assignments and monitoring preventive maintenance programs. Skill in performing various connections, configurations, procedures, and phasing of circuits to transformers, breakers, and disconnects.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) years of experience in a related electric utility field.

Licenses and Certifications Required

Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) or ability to acquire license and/or endorsements within 120 days of employment. Produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform continuous outdoor activity, frequent sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting upper body, climbing, exposure to extreme heat, cold, inclement weather, noise, kneeling, crawling, carrying/lifting materials, and indoor activity. Ability to wear required PPE. Ability to pass and maintain functional capacity requirements specific to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with installing Substation Disconnects and Breakers. Experience operating Boom Trucks and Cranes up to 30 tons. Experience operating Personal Lift Bucket Trucks up to 65 ft. Skill and experience reading and interpreting substation prints and one-line diagrams.

Note: Top Candidates will need to complete both a written and field level test at the experience level they are hired in at, before their 6-month probation period ends. Failure to pass the test will result in termination.

Notes to Candidate

This position will be a part of the Substation Construction work group and will report to the Substation Electrician Supervisor.

This position will be working in high voltage substations ranging from 69kV - 345kV.

This position will safely assist in the installation, modification, and repairs of Austin Energy's high voltage substations.

This position will be available for scheduled, unscheduled, and call back work.

This position will be available for rotational on-call stand by and follow all safety procedures and policies.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more.

Pay Range

Commensurate depending on qualifications and experience.

Location/Hours

2526 Kramer Lane, Austin, TX 78758 Monday – Thursday 5:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. This position is considered “essential” which may require you to work outside of normal business hours.

Work Schedule

This position is designated as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin and may be required to work during emergencies, severe weather, or other operational needs, including when not regularly scheduled. Work hours may include evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call assignments, call back, and additional hours outside the regular schedule. Shifts may change based on departmental or business needs. This position is eligible for on-call and call back pay, as applicable. Employees are required to follow all applicable City policies, procedures, and work rules related to on-call and call back assignments.

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JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.