High Voltage Electrician

Towson University; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson University in Towson, MD seeks an experienced electrical technician to perform, repair, and maintain complex electrical systems. You will interpret blueprints, coordinate services, and ensure safety compliance for high voltage installations.

The ideal candidate has four years of electrical experience, with at least two years in high tension equipment, and holds or aims for a Master electrician license. A valid Maryland driver’s license and potential asbestos training may be required.

Qualifications

• Four years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade.
• Two years in installation and repair of high tension (13,000 volts+) gear or 30+ hp motors.
• Maryland Non-commercial Class C driver’s license required; asbestos training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical work installing, repairing, or maintaining transformers, generators, circuit breakers, conduits, and panels.
• Plans layout installs and repairs wiring and control equipment per specs and codes.
• Coordinates installation and maintenance of electrical services and renovations; may lead special projects.
• Reads blueprints and schematics to ensure proper wiring locations and safety.
• Tests circuits for safety and compatibility; reports on operations and project status.
• Assists with estimates of time, labor, and materials; maintains work area and tools.
• Provides guidance and training in high voltage work as needed.

Skills

Electrical trade experience

High voltage exposure

Blueprint reading

Education

Master electrician license (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Performs specified electrical work; installs, repairs, or maintains transformers, generators, circuit breakers, conduits, and panels; tests electrical circuits; replaces units or parts including wiring, fuses, transformers, coils and switches.
• Plans layout installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment; plans new or modified installations consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
• Coordinates the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical services. Performs specialized activities including coordinating electrical renovations and performing high voltage electrical work.
• Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications ensuring concealed wiring is installed before sketches showing wiring equipment location.
• Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components; observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation and/or replacement.
• Prepares estimates of time, labor, and materials. Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status.
• Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the electrical trade. Cleans work area upon completion of project.
• Provides guidance and training in high voltage electrical work to other maintenance personnel. May have lead responsibility for special projects.

Qualifications and Skills

• Four years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade, two years of which must have been in the installation and repair of high tension (13,000 volts and up) service switch gear and controlling wiring, or motors and motor circuitry of 30 horsepower or more.
• Preferred but not required - Master’s electrician license.
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license is required. Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.

• Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Organization: Operations

Job Posting: Mar 12, 2026