Onsite Grid Distribution Switching Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Roles

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Distribution Switching Coordinator in Minneapolis, MN to manage switching plans for distribution work, coordinate with control centers, and ensure safe, compliant execution of switching activities.

The role focuses on distribution system operations, switching procedures, safety tags, and grid operations principles, with field experience in utility operations. It offers long-term contract potential and possible advancement to full-time roles.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with electrical distribution systems.
• Utility industry experience required.
• Experience with distribution system operations, switch procedures, safety tags and clearances.
• Familiarity with grid operations principles and safety practices.
• Field experience as a Lineman, Troubleman, System Operator, or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write detailed switching plans for distribution system maintenance, construction, and outage-related work.
• Prepare and submit switching requests for approval.
• Coordinate daily with control center personnel, outage coordination teams, and grid operations staff.
• Schedule approved switching plans and ensure execution.
• Maintain knowledge of electrical safety practices, safety tags, clearances, and switching procedures.
• Support safe work execution by verifying compliance with operational and safety requirements.
• Be the contact for switching-related questions before, during, and after work execution.
• Review upcoming workload and prioritize switching plans to support operational schedules.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure work is completed safely, and with minimal system impact.

Skills

Electrical distribution systems

Switch procedures

Grid operations principles

Lineman/field experience

Safety tags/clearances

Utility industry experience

Electrical theory basics

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Distribution Switching Coordinator in Minneapolis, MN to manage switching plans for distribution work, coordinate with control centers, and ensure safe, compliant execution of switching activities.

The role focuses on distribution system operations, switching procedures, safety tags, and grid operations principles, with field experience in utility operations. It offers long-term contract potential and possible advancement to full-time roles.