Senior Substation Technician — Travel Florida & Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Benefits package

Travel-based projects

Leadership growth

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks a Senior Substation Technician for statewide travel across Florida projects. You will install, assemble, and commission high-voltage equipment while mentoring junior technicians and leading field crews.

This role requires strong safety and quality focus with the ability to relocate to project sites as needed. You will work on both greenfield and brownfield substations, including 500kV systems, and travel between sites as projects demand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in substation construction (above-grade work).
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage equipment installation.
• Experience with SF6 breakers and gas procedures.
• Familiarity with substation drawings, schematics, and layouts.
• Experience with switchgear installation and testing.

Responsibilities

• Install and erect substation steel structures and above-grade components.
• Set and install high-voltage equipment including SF6 breakers, transformers, disconnect switches, surge arresters, insulators, and bus systems.
• Perform switchgear installation across various configurations.
• Assist with protection & control equipment installation and wiring.
• Support and execute commissioning, testing, and energization activities.
• Perform retrofits and upgrades on existing substations.
• Read and interpret prints, one-lines, schematics, and construction drawings.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and job site protocols.
• Mentor and train junior technicians.
• Assist with crew leadership and field coordination.

Skills

Substation construction

High-voltage install

SF6 breakers

Substation drawings

Switchgear installation

Safety compliance

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR seeks a Senior Substation Technician for statewide travel across Florida projects. You will install, assemble, and commission high-voltage equipment while mentoring junior technicians and leading field crews.

This role requires strong safety and quality focus with the ability to relocate to project sites as needed. You will work on both greenfield and brownfield substations, including 500kV systems, and travel between sites as projects demand.