High Voltage Electrician – Campus Operations

ENGIE; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a High Voltage Electrician (Journeyman Class A/B or Master) to maintain a campus distribution network in Iowa City, IA. The role focuses on 15kV systems, switching, and outage restoration within a complex campus environment.

You will work under the Electrical Distribution Supervisor, perform circuit work, and ensure safe, reliable power delivery while supporting construction and emergency responses. A strong safety mindset and CMMS documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma and Iowa Journeyman (Class A or B) or Master Electrician license or reciprocal license
• 2+ years experience with medium-voltage systems up to 15kV
• 2+ years experience switching, outage response, grounding, and electrical hazard controls
• Experience installing/terminating splicing and maintaining medium-voltage cables
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation; use testing equipment; document in CMMS
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, NEC and safety practices

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair MV systems up to 15kV
• Develop and execute switching plans with safe work conditions
• Install, terminate, splice, test, troubleshoot, repair MV cables
• Respond to distribution emergencies and coordinate outages
• Interpret diagrams and technical drawings to support operations
• Use testing gear to evaluate asset conditions and verify repairs
• Document activities in CMMS and provide guidance to technicians and contractors

Skills

Medium-voltage switching

One-line diagrams

CMMS documentation

Electrical testing equipment

Lockout/Tagout

Fault diagnosis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman License or Master Electrician License

Tools

CMMS software

Test equipment

Job description

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a High Voltage Electrician (Journeyman Class A/B or Master) to maintain a campus distribution network in Iowa City, IA. The role focuses on 15kV systems, switching, and outage restoration within a complex campus environment.

You will work under the Electrical Distribution Supervisor, perform circuit work, and ensure safe, reliable power delivery while supporting construction and emergency responses. A strong safety mindset and CMMS documentation are essential.