High Voltage Electrician

Transmission & Distribution World; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of General Services in Augusta, ME is seeking a High Voltage Electrician for anticipated vacancy. The role involves installation, maintenance, and repair of HV (12,750 volts) and related electrical systems, under limited supervision.

Candidates must hold a Master Electrician's license and have expertise with high voltage work, blueprints, and safety practices. This is a senior trade position requiring leadership of skilled electricians and compliance with electrical codes.

Qualifications

• Current valid Master Electrician's license as issued by the Electrician’s Examining Board.
• HV work experience and ability to read blueprints and diagrams.
• Knowledge of safety precautions for high-voltage work.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists with designs, installation, maintenance, and emergency repairs to High Voltage (12,750 volts) and Low Voltage (<600 volts) systems.
• Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs wiring, lighting, and electrical equipment and conduits for safe operation.
• Installs, maintains and repairs electric motors and generators.
• Performs major electrical repairs on refrigeration units and other appliances to ensure safe operation.
• Maintains intercoms, controls, traffic signals, and related electrical apparatus for safe operation.
• Plans and lays out electrical jobs to estimate materials and time.

Skills

HV electrical systems

Electrical code knowledge

Electrical testing tools

Blueprints & diagrams

Team leadership

Safety precautions

Education

Master Electrician's license

Job description

Bureau of General Services

High Voltage Electrician - Anticipated Vacancy

Opening Date: August 27, 2026

Closing Date: September 11, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 17 / Operations/ Maintenance

Job Class Code: 8217
Salary: $23.54 - $32.46*/Hourly (*Includes 29.33% recruitment and retention stipend)
Position Number: 004552761

Location: Augusta

Telework: None

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is structure and craft work as a Master electrician involving the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and related equipment. Responsibilities include performing skilled electrical tasks in accordance with standard trade practices and maintaining High Voltage (12,750 volts) electrical systems. Assignments may be accompanied by penciled sketches, diagrams, and blueprints. This level of work is differentiated from the Electrician II level in that employees in this class, because of their license and special training, work with High Voltage (HV). Work is performed under limited supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:

• Supervises and assists with designs, installation, maintenance, and emergency repairs to High Voltage (12,750 volts) and Low Voltage (< 600 volts) systems in order to ensure safe installation and operations of electrical systems.
• Installs, alters, maintains, and repairs wiring, lighting, electric power appliances and machinery, overhead circuits, sophisticated electronics, and underground conduits in order to ensure safe installation and operations and ensure user needs are met.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electric motors and generators in order to ensure safe installation and operation.
• Installs and performs major electrical repairs on refrigeration units, dishwashers, hotplates, fans, ovens, ranges, and water heaters in order to ensure safe and proper operation.
• Installs, maintains and repairs intercom systems, bridge controls, signal timers, traffic signals, and other electrical apparatus in order to ensure safe and proper operation.
• Plans and lays out electrical jobs in order to estimate materials needed and time required for completion.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of the State and National Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of the methods, theories, and principles of electricity and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, methods, and practices of the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of HV electrical systems.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions common to the electrical trade including HV systems.
• Ability to detect and overcome defects in HV and related electrical systems, equipment, and appliances.
• Ability to use HV and other electrical test equipment properly.
• Ability to work with HV electrical systems and generators.
• Ability to understand and explain technical sketches, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Ability to operate a bucket loader and related equipment.
• Ability to direct the work of skilled electricians and helpers.
• Ability to plan and lay out electrical work for others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Current valid Master Electrician's license as issued by the Electrician’s Examining Board.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Master Electrician's license as issued by the Electrician’s Examining Board. Some positions may require a Certificate of Special Training in High Voltage work. Some positions may require a State of Maine Class C motor vehicle operator’s license.

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce’s health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.