Substation Electrician - Mankato, MN

Xcel Energy; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Vacation

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking a Substation Electrician for the Mankato Service Center in Mankato, MN. The starting wage is $63.31 per hour.

The role requires Journeyman Lineman or Substation electrician experience, willingness to respond to emergency after-hours callouts, and the ability to work safely with substations equipment. Applicants must live within 20 miles of the worksite or relocate within six months and have a Minnesota Class A license.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Lineman or Substation electrician required.
• Experience in Substation Operations and Maintenance.
• Valid Minnesota Class A driver's license.
• Live within 20 miles of the Mankato worksite or be able to move within 6 months.
• Willingness to respond to emergency after hours callouts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Complete training and check-offs on relevant equipment.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and operate substations and related equipment.
• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain high-voltage equipment and wiring.
• Switch 345kV, 230kV, 115kV and distribution voltages.
• Obtain proper clearances and work safely.

Skills

Journeyman Lineman

Substation electrician

Substation Operations

Minnesota Class A License

Emergency after-hours

Communication skills

Job description

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.

We anticipate the need for oneSubstation 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.

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.

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

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

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Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $63.31 per hour

This position is eligible for the following 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)

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