Hydroelectric Electrician I: High-Voltage Systems

UNAVAILABLE; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, and V

Vision plans

401(k) and 457 retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Training and advancement opportunities

Public transportation reimbursements

Job summary

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking a Hydroelectric Specialist I to ensure reliable operation of hydroelectric and pumping facilities at the La Verne site. The role emphasizes hands-on electrical expertise, safety, and teamwork in a dynamic utility environment.

The position requires journey-level electrical/mechanical maintenance experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to travel to multiple district facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency with a 4 year electrical or mechanical apprenticeship AND 2 years journey level experience.
• Six (6) years progressive experience related to industrial/utility electrical or mechanical maintenance.
• Experience in hydroelectric plants, pump plants, treatment plants or related facilities; able to perform predictive/diagnostic evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, maintain, and troubleshoot complex power system equipment.
• Maintain and repair industrial electrical systems in substations, switchyards, switchgear, motors, generators, and protection systems at pumping plants and other facilities.
• Work independently and as part of a small, skilled team—taking on progressively advanced tasks with on-the-job training.

Skills

Electrical skills

Troubleshooting

Safety

Education

High school diploma with 4-year electrical/mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

Doble

Omicron

Vanguard

Megger

Job description

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking a Hydroelectric Specialist I to ensure reliable operation of hydroelectric and pumping facilities at the La Verne site. The role emphasizes hands-on electrical expertise, safety, and teamwork in a dynamic utility environment.

The position requires journey-level electrical/mechanical maintenance experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to travel to multiple district facilities.