Senior Industrial Electrician: MV Substations & Controls

austintexas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking an experienced Industrial Utility Electrician III to lead crews, perform advanced electrical work on 5KV-15KV systems, and ensure safe, reliable operation of critical facilities. The position requires supervisory capabilities, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to coordinate with external utilities during outages.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, maintaining preventive maintenance programs, and complying with NEC/NFPA/OSHA standards while working across

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four years of journeyman-level electrician experience.
• Must possess valid Texas Journeyman Electrician License and Texas Class C Driver License.
• Experience with 5KV-15KV distribution equipment and high/medium/low voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews in planning, organizing, and completing work orders with quality inspections.
• Train others in electrical maintenance techniques for high, medium, and low voltage systems.
• Coordinate switching with utility providers during outages and maintenance.
• Maintain records of electrical maintenance activities using CMMS or similar software.
• Read, interpret, and modify blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

Read blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA

VFDs

PLCs

Job description

City of Austin is seeking an experienced Industrial Utility Electrician III to lead crews, perform advanced electrical work on 5KV-15KV systems, and ensure safe, reliable operation of critical facilities. The position requires supervisory capabilities, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to coordinate with external utilities during outages.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, maintaining preventive maintenance programs, and complying with NEC/NFPA/OSHA standards while working across