Journeyman System Field Tech - Substations & Plants

Xcel Energy Inc; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation

Holidays

Pension

Transit programs

Job summary

Xcel Energy is hiring an Advanced Step Apprentice System Field Technician at the Maple Grove Service Center, Minnesota. This role focuses on maintaining substation and generating plant equipment across five states, with a four-year apprenticeship that leads to Journeyman classification.

The starting pay ranges from $42.98 hourly for Advanced Step Apprentice to $66.13 hourly for Journeyman, and the posting runs 10 working days from Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of 4-year apprenticeship and related training.
• Must have or be eligible for a Class A CDL with Hazardous Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain substation and generating plant equipment in the five-state area.
• Attend advanced step/apprentice program to attain Journeyman classification.
• Work with both mechanical and electrical systems, including test equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Written communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Height access

DOT/Nuclear compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

4-year apprenticeship and training

Station 1 and Station 2 electrician courses

Job description

Xcel Energy is hiring an Advanced Step Apprentice System Field Technician at the Maple Grove Service Center, Minnesota. This role focuses on maintaining substation and generating plant equipment across five states, with a four-year apprenticeship that leads to Journeyman classification.

The starting pay ranges from $42.98 hourly for Advanced Step Apprentice to $66.13 hourly for Journeyman, and the posting runs 10 working days from Oct 1, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026.