Electrical Distribution Lineworker

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University Facilities Management's Electrical Distribution department seeks technicians to assist with operation, maintenance, monitoring, and protection of the university's primary electrical distribution system, including substations, transformers, switches, metering, and traffic control equipment.

Level I and II duties cover installing, maintaining, repairing equipment, responding to outages, handling metering data, writing switching orders, and ensuring safety training requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience in electrical work for Level I.
• Level II requires 5 years of progressively complex electrical experience and an Associate's degree is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assists with routine installation, maintenance, operation and repair of electrical distribution equipment.
• Responds to outages and assists in restoring power to minimize campus disruptions.
• Monitors SCADA data and assists in maintaining design documents and system records.
• Installs and maintains lighting and traffic signal equipment to promote campus safety.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

SCADA

Job description

Overview

Join Auburn University Facilities Management's Electrical Distribution department and help keep our campus powered and running smoothly. In this role, you will assist with the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and protection of Auburn University's primary electrical distribution system.

Working alongside experienced utility professionals, you'll support critical infrastructure including substations, transformers, switches, protective relays, metering systems, and traffic control equipment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while contributing to the safe, reliable delivery of electrical services that support the university community every day.

Responsibilities

Level I:

• Assists with the routine installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical distribution system equipment. Performs work in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assists with responding to and resolving unplanned electrical system outages. Performs tasks and restores power in a safe and timely manner to minimize campus disruptions.
• Installs, maintains, and validates electrical metering devices to ensure proper data collection for energy management, electrical engineering designs, and the accurate billing of utility charges.
• Assists with conducting written switching orders. Assists management and design engineers in maintaining accurate and complete design configuration documents, design standard documents, and system performance records.
• Monitors status of distribution system using data from the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and other electronic systems. Identifies problems and reports to supervision.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs lighting on university streets, parking lots, and fields to promote a safer environment on Auburn University's campus.
• Assists with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of university traffic signal equipment. May assist in coordinating efforts to ensure the proper flow of traffic while systems are under repair.
• Responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the department's training and credentialing requirements.

Level II:

• Installs, maintains, operates, and repairs electrical distribution system equipment. Performs work in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Responds to and resolves unplanned electrical system outages. Performs troubleshooting and restores power in a safe and timely manner to minimize campus disruptions.
• Installs, maintains, and validates electrical metering devices to ensure proper data collection for energy management, electrical engineering designs, and the accurate billing of utility charges.
• Writes, reviews, and conducts switching orders for system operation needs.
• Monitors status of the distribution system using data from the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and other electronic systems. Identifies problems and develops solutions with supervision oversight.
• Assists management and design engineers in maintaining accurate and complete design configuration documents, design standard documents, and system performance records.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs lighting on university streets, parking lots, and fields to promote a safer environment on Auburn University's campus.
• Assist with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair university traffic signal equipment. Assists in coordination efforts with applicable parties to ensure the proper flow of traffic while systems are under repair.
• Responsible for meeting and maintaining training and certification requirements as outlined by the department's training and credentialing requirements.

Qualifications

Level I:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experiencein electrical work involving operation, maintenance, and/or modification in a commercial, utility, or industrial setting.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License - Upon Hire.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brakes - Within 90 days of Hire.
• CPR certification - Within 90 days of Hire.

Level II:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years of progressively complex experience in electrical work involving operation, maintenance, and/or modification in a commercial, utility, or industrial setting. Must include 3 years at the previous level or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology is desired.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License - Upon Hire.
• Lineman Apprenticeship Certification from TVPPA or equivalent program approved by Auburn University Utilities & Energy department - Upon Hire.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brakes - Within 90 days of Hire.
• CPR certification - Within 90 days of Hire.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.

Posted Date

8/26/2026