Substation Electrician I

Cinterra; Hope Mills (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cinterra is seeking a Substation Construction Electrician to join our T&D Services team. The role involves construction and maintenance of electrical substations, operating heavy equipment, and adherence to safety standards.

You will read prints, follow DOT/OSHA rules, and coordinate with customers and utilities. Requires a high school diploma or GED, and potential completion of a Substation Apprentice Program or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience as an Apprentice/Journeyman Electrician preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Substation Apprentice Program or verifiable work experience as an
• Ability to read and interpret prints and plans.
• Experience in energized substations and ability to distinguish energized live parts.
• Utility Substation and Transmission Line Switching & Tagging experience is a plus.
• Must be able to lift/move 50 pounds.
• Must pass a skills assessment at start of employment.
• All applicants may need to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation construction and maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Operate aerial lifts, forklifts, skidsteers, backhoes, excavators, boom trucks and other equipment.
• Follow state DOT and OSHA standards and ensure safety.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation of services.
• Communicate with customers, property owners, utilities and agencies.
• Maintain company equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Skills

Read prints and plans

Apprentice/Journeyman Electrician

Substation construction experience

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds

Skills assessment required

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Substation Apprentice Program

Tools

Aerial Lifts

Forklifts

Skid Steers

Backhoes

Excavators

Boom Trucks

Job description

For over twenty years, Cinterra has provided specialized electrical utility and solar construction services

to support some of the nation's leading contractors, private industry and public utilities. Our

commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is only rivaled by one of the highest safety ratings in

the industry. The services we provide help to bring electric power and renewable energy sources to

millions. Come join our team today!

Position Summary:

We are seeking Substation Construction Electricians to join our T&D Services team.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform substation construction and maintenance with minimal to no supervision. This includes trenching, installing conduit, pulling cable, wiring of outdoor electrical equipment, installing ground grids, installing foundations, setting steel structures, installing buswork and conductors, welding aluminum buswork, setting and adjusting air switches, installing circuit breakers, and setting main power transformers.
• Operate aerial lifts, forklifts, skidsteers, backhoes, excavators, boom trucks, and other equipment used in the construction of electrical substations.
• Must know and understand state and local laws, DOT, and OSHA standards.
• Perform services in a safe and timely manner.
• Must be able to understand and complete required paperwork and documentation of the services.
• Communicates with customers, property owners, general public, other contractors, utility representatives, and government agencies.
• Maintain company equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience as an Apprentice/Journeymen Electrician preferred
• Completion of an accredited Substation Apprentice Program, or verifiable work experience as an
• Ability to read and interpret prints and plans.
• Experience working in energized substations and be able to distinguish energized live parts.
• Utility Substation and Transmission Line Switching & Tagging experience a plus.
• Be able to lift/move 50 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a skills assessment at start of employment.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected)

which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and

motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Cinterra provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex,

national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or

expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.