MV Cable Splicer: Underground High-Voltage Expert

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

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.