High-Voltage Substation Journeyman Tech

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking an experienced Substation Journeyman Tech to join our construction team.

This hands-on role involves working with high‑voltage systems on substations, supporting new builds, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance to ensure reliability and safety of critical power infrastructure. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing substation equipment, reading blueprints and project plans, and coordinating with foremen, engineers,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-7+ years of substation construction experience.
• Journeyman-level experience in electrical construction or utilities.
• Strong knowledge of substation equipment and systems; electrical installation practices and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair substation equipment and systems.
• Assist with construction of new substations and upgrades.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project plans.
• Work around structural steel and bus structures; foundations and grounding systems; conduit, cable trench, and duct bank systems.
• Set equipment (transformers, breakers, switches, control cabinets).
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and energized work protocols.
• Conduct pre-job briefings and adhere to safety standards.
• Identify and report hazards, defects, or installation issues.
• Work closely with foremen, engineers, and crew members.

Skills

Substation experience

Blueprints & drawings

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Valid driver's license

Own hand tools

Job description

Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking an experienced Substation Journeyman Tech to join our construction team.

This hands-on role involves working with high‑voltage systems on substations, supporting new builds, upgrades, and ongoing maintenance to ensure reliability and safety of critical power infrastructure. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and repairing substation equipment, reading blueprints and project plans, and coordinating with foremen, engineers,