Substation Electrician - Mankato, MN

Northern States Power Co - MN; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy is hiring a Substation Electrician for the Mankato Service Center in Mankato, MN. The starting wage is $63.31 per hour, with posting from October 1, 2026 to October 14, 2026.

Candidates must be Journeyman Lineman or Substation electrician and able to meet emergency callout requirements. Responsibilities include constructing, maintaining, and operating substations, switching high voltages, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Must currently be a Journeyman Lineman or Substation electrician.
• Experience in Substation Operations and Maintenance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and operate electrical substations and related equipment.
• Respond to callouts after normal hours and weekends.
• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain substations and related equipment.

Skills

Journeyman Lineman

Substation electrician

Substation Operations

Emergency after‑hour callout

Written and verbal communication

Education

Minnesota class A driver's license

Job description

About Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

Position Summary

We anticipate the need for one Substation Electrician to be located at the Mankato Service Center in Mankato, MN. The starting wage rate for this position will be $63.31 per hour. This position will be posted for 10 working days from October 1, 2026, to October 14, 2026.

Responsibilities

Requires worker to construct, maintain, and operate facilities and equipment that relates to energized and de-energized distribution and transmission station equipment. Applicant must be self-motivated, work well with others, have a positive attitude and be committed to working safely. The applicant will be expected to respond to callout after normal work hours and weekends. The applicant will also be required to obtain knowledge on Company related software to complete their daily tasks.

Applicant will be responsible for installing, constructing, inspecting, repairing and maintaining all electrical substation equipment such as: Cap banks, high voltage transformers, structures, conductors, conduits, switches, power circuit breakers, regulators, generators, motors, pumps, instrumentation, metering, control and other wiring. Individual will be responsible for obtaining and verifying proper clearances and be able to switch 345kv, 230kv, 115kv, and all distribution high voltages. Must have basic knowledge of National Electric Code, FERC, Hazmat, OSHA regulations. This list is not meant to be all inclusive list.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements: Must currently be a Journeyman Lineman or Substation electrician. Must have experience in Substation Operations and Maintenance Must have a valid Minnesota class "A" driver's license Must live within 20 miles of worksite or able to move within the next 6 months Requires participation in emergency after hour callout Demonstrates commitment to work productively and safely Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Required to complete training and check offs on pertinent equipment

Company Culture

Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together. Our values Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe Our Employee Commitments Work that makes a difference A team you can count of Opportunities to grow Rewards that help you thrive Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process.

Benefits

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Employee recognition program
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Additional days off
• Sick Time
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

Additional Details

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