Field Substation Controls Technician

Central Virginia Electric Cooperative; Arrington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) seeks a qualified Substation Control Technician to join the Engineering Services Department. The role installs, operates, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains electronic equipment used in power delivery, monitoring, and control systems.

Responsibilities include installing and testing circuits, inspecting substations, maintaining records, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring safe, reliable operation.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical or electronics technology.
• Five years of related substation control experience.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, diagrams, schematics, maps, safety rules and procedures.
• Virginia Driver's License.
• Willingness to work overtime and respond to field locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, test, troubleshoot, calibrate, operate, and maintain electronic substation equipment (protective relays, recloser controls, regulator controls, RTUs, metering, battery chargers).
• Plan, install, and test power, control, and communications circuits using drawings and documentation.
• Inspect substations and related equipment for maintenance needs and failures.
• Create and revise interconnection drawings for new equipment additions/modifications.
• Maintain records of inspections, maintenance, testing, oil testing, infrared testing, disposal, and related work.
• Assist with mobile substation installation, operation, maintenance, and transport coordination.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for maintenance and PCB testing.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, vehicles, and shop areas in safe condition.

Skills

Electrical theory

Substation equipment

Troubleshooting electronics

Reading schematics

Virginia Driver's License

Education

Associate's degree in electrical or electronics technology

Tools

SEL equipment

Test equipment

Job description

Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) seeks a qualified Substation Control Technician to join the Engineering Services Department. The role installs, operates, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains electronic equipment used in power delivery, monitoring, and control systems.

Responsibilities include installing and testing circuits, inspecting substations, maintaining records, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring safe, reliable operation.