Substation Electrician

Aerotek; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a licensed Substation Electrician to install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot high- and medium-voltage electrical systems in critical infrastructure projects. The role requires reading schematics, performing electrical testing, and adhering to safety procedures.

This contract-to-hire position is based in New Orleans, LA with per diem considerations for travel to related sites. Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of experience, strong safety focus, and the ability to lift

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience as a licensed electrician.
• Experience with medium- or high-voltage electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and troubleshoot electrical equipment.
• Skilled with electrical testing tools and hand tools.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs., climb, and work in physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair substation equipment and electrical systems up to 35kV.
• Troubleshoot transformers, relays, motors, generators, and control systems.
• Perform electrical testing using meters, megger, and diagnostic equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, one-line diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Follow all safety procedures, including LOTO, grounding, switching, and PPE requirements.
• Support outages, emergency response, and service restoration activities.

Skills

Read electrical drawings

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety focus

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Megger

Multimeter

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Substation Electrician - Brownsville, TX ($120/day per diem)

Power the Future. Advance Your Career.

Are you a licensed electrician looking to work on critical power infrastructure? Join our team as a Substation Electrician and play a key role in installing, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting high- and medium-voltage electrical systems that keep communities and businesses powered.

? What You'll Do

• Install, maintain, and repair substation equipment and electrical systems up to 35kV .

• Troubleshoot transformers, relays, motors, generators, and control systems.

• Perform electrical testing using meters, meggers, and diagnostic equipment.

• Read and interpret schematics, one-line diagrams, and technical drawings.

• Follow all safety procedures, including LOTO , grounding, switching, and PPE requirements.

• Support outages, emergency response, and service restoration activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 3+ years of experience as a licensed electrician.

• Experience with medium- or high-voltage electrical systems.

• Ability to read electrical drawings and troubleshoot electrical equipment.

• Skilled with electrical testing tools and hand tools.

• Strong commitment to safety.

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs., climb, and work in physically demanding environments.

Preferred

• Substation, utility, or industrial electrical experience.

• Knowledge of transformers, switchgear, relays, and power distribution systems.

• Military electrical experience or commissioning experience.

Why Join Us?

Career growth and specialized high-voltage experience

Competitive pay with overtime opportunities

Meaningful work supporting critical power infrastructure

Safety-first culture with training and advancement opportunities

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Orleans, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Orleans,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.