Power Substation Technician - Traveler

Mortenson Construction; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k match

Paid time off

Life/AD&D insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Substation Technician to construct, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair high-voltage substation equipment for safe, reliable power delivery. Responsibilities include inspection, installation of cables, grounding, switching, and energization, with emphasis on safety and documentation.

The role requires reading electrical schematics and drawings, a high school diploma or GED plus relevant electrical experience or apprenticeship, and a valid driver's license

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of electrical, utility, substation, power delivery, or related experience; apprenticeship completion preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Valid driver's license; Class A CDL preferred or ability to obtain.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work at heights, work in confined spaces, and perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair of transformers, circuit breakers, relays, capacitor banks, regulators, and associated substation equipment.
• Install, terminate, and troubleshoot power, control, and communication cables.
• Construct and install grounding systems, steel structures, conduit, and other substation infrastructure.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Execute approved switching procedures and assist with energization, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues to identify and correct equipment failures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, testing, and inspection records.
• Follow all OSHA, company, client, and project safety requirements while utilizing required PPE.
• Respond to emergency outages and support restoration efforts as needed.

Skills

Reading schematics

Safety culture

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/Associate in Electrical Technology

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Substation Technician who will be responsible for constructing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing high-voltage electrical substation equipment and systems to ensure safe and reliable power delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair of transformers, circuit breakers, relays, capacitor banks, regulators, and associated substation equipment.
• Install, terminate, and troubleshoot power, control, and communication cables.
• Construct and install grounding systems, steel structures, conduit, and other substation infrastructure.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Execute approved switching procedures and assist with energization, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues to identify and correct equipment failures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, testing, and inspection records.
• Follow all OSHA, company, client, and project safety requirements while utilizing required PPE.
• Respond to emergency outages and support restoration efforts as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical, vocational, or Associate's degree in Electrical Technology or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of electrical, utility, substation, power delivery, or related experience; apprenticeship completion preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems, substations, and safe work practices.
• Valid driver's license required; Class A CDL preferred or ability to obtain.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work at heights, work in confined spaces, and perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and customer service.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work on project assignments as needed.

Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.