Medium Voltage Splicer

Helix Electric Inc; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

Vision options

Life and AD&D coverage

401(k) with match

Vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Helix Electric, Inc. is an open‑shop electrical contractor focused on high‑voltage projects across diverse sectors. The role involves splice, install and troubleshoot medium‑voltage systems, with emphasis on safety and adherence to logbooks for 5K–35K splicing.

Physical demands are strong: manual labor, lifting, and working in various environments, including night shifts as required. Candidates should have 5+ years of MV experience and proficiency with blueprint interpretation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical theory, principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to job duties and working with electrical systems.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures related to job duties.
• Skill in reading and interpreting blueprint and schematic drawings.
• Skill in installing conduit and pulling underground cable.

Responsibilities

• Splice, maintain and terminate all types of medium‑voltage power cables (5,000–35,000 volts).
• Pull, rack and secure high‑voltage cables in manholes, conduit, tunnels and vaults.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment for underground distribution systems.
• Bend, install, maintain and repair conduit.
• Work with distribution maps and feeder maps for switching and tagging power dispatches.
• Perform medium‑voltage, direct‑current tests on power cables and equipment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with current logbooks in 5K, 15K, 25K, 35K splicing.
• The responsibilities listed above are the primary responsibilities and considered to be most important.

Skills

Electrical theory

Safety procedures

Emergency procedures

Blueprints & schematics

Conduit & cable pulling

Cable splicing

Tools

Cable splicing tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Overview

Helix Electric, Inc. is one of the most successful open‑shop electrical contracting companies in the nation. Helix Electric has expertise with projects in virtually every field of electrical construction—design/build services, industrial, commercial, mixed-use/multi-family developments, as well as government, institutional, communications and utilities projects. Helix Electric possesses world‑class technical experts who maintain vital, long‑term relationships and a high level of credibility with general contractors, utility, and power‑user customers we serve, consistently providing new, cutting‑edge product innovations.

Duties & Scope

• Splice, maintain and terminate all types of medium‑voltage power cables (5,000–35,000 volts).
• Pull, rack and secure high‑voltage cables in manholes, conduit, tunnels and vaults.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment required for underground distribution systems.
• Bend, install, maintain and repair all types of conduit.
• Work with distribution system maps and feeder maps, cut sheets to perform switching and tagging for power dispatches to de‑energize underground conductors.
• Perform medium‑voltage, direct‑current tests on power cables and equipment.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with current logbooks in 5K, 15K, 25K, 35K splicing.
• The responsibilities listed above are the primary responsibilities and considered to be most important. All duties and responsibilities of the MV Cable Splicer may not have been listed.

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Job requires working in all elements, depending on job location, time of year, heat, cold, rain, snow.
• Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, and gloves always), respirator when required.
• Able to work 8–10 hours per day, 40 hours per week, overtime, and night shifts as required.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, including crawling, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, kneeling, sitting, reaching, and routinely lifting heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds with pushing and pulling required.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of electrical theory, principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of safety procedures related to job duties and working with electrical systems.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures related to job duties.
• Skill in applying the techniques and principles of electrical theory and electricity.
• Skill in installing conduit and pulling underground cable.
• Skill in applying safety procedures including emergency procedures.
• Skill in identifying and locating cable.
• Skill in reading and interpreting blueprint and schematic drawings.
• Skill in using specialized tools associated with cable splicing responsibilities.

Helix Offers

• Full‑time stable career opportunity offering competitive wages.
• 100% employer‑paid medical & dental with vision options available.
• Life and AD&D coverage 100% employer‑paid with buy‑up options.
• Rich 401(k) employer match with aggressive vesting schedule.
• Vacation, sick pay & paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.