Electrical Substation Tech (L1-2) Training & Field Tests

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison’s PST team handles protection and control for one of the world’s largest cities. Electrical Technicians test and upgrade substations, transformers, circuit breakers, and relay installations as part of our robust and safety‑driven environment.

You will learn in a structured program with hands-on field work, develop skills in testing complex circuits, schematics interpretation, and maintain high standards of safety and quality while supporting reliable electric service across the New

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electrical Technology or related field; or high school with 2 years in engineering/bachelor program.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical power theory and circuit analysis.
• Ability to use computer systems for automated testing and to prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Learn to test complex circuits and read AC/DC schematics.
• Participate in in-house training at our Learning Center and field training.
• Learn operation, maintenance, and testing of protective relay systems.
• Work on electrical construction projects, performing acceptance testing and commissioning.
• Travel to locations within the company service territory and perform duties safely.

Skills

Electrical theory

Circuit analysis

AC/DC schematics

Education

Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology

High School diploma with 2 years of engineering program

High School diploma with 2 years military tech training

Job description

Con Edison’s PST team handles protection and control for one of the world’s largest cities. Electrical Technicians test and upgrade substations, transformers, circuit breakers, and relay installations as part of our robust and safety‑driven environment.

You will learn in a structured program with hands-on field work, develop skills in testing complex circuits, schematics interpretation, and maintain high standards of safety and quality while supporting reliable electric service across the New