Substation Journeyman Tech

Elliot Services; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Uniforms and PPE provided

Job summary

Elliot Services is looking for an experienced Substation Journeyman Tech to join our construction team in Lexington, Kentucky. This role involves hands-on work with high-voltage systems, focusing on construction, upgrades, and maintenance projects while ensuring the safety and reliability of critical power infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in substation construction and a strong knowledge of electrical installation practices. Elliot Services offers comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and a state-accredited lineman apprenticeship program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3‑7+ years of substation construction experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation practices and safety procedures.
• Ability to operate necessary construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair substation equipment and systems.
• Assist with construction and upgrades of new substations.
• Conduct pre‑job briefings and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Substation construction experience

Journeyman-level electrical construction

Understanding of safety procedures

Ability to read blueprints

Tools

Hand tools

Construction equipment

Job description

For over seven decades investor‑owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and others have entrusted their electrical construction and maintenance needs to Davis H. Elliot Company, Inc. (Elliot), a full‑service electrical contractor specializing in overhead and underground distribution, transmission, substations, lighting, traffic signaling, utility locating and industrial/commercial services.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Substation Journeyman Tech to join our construction team. This position involves hands‑on work with high‑voltage systems, supporting construction, upgrades, and maintenance projects while ensuring safety, quality, and reliability of critical power infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair substation equipment and systems.
• Assist with construction of new substations and upgrades.
• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project plans.
• Work on and around foundations, grounding systems, conduit, cable trench, duct bank systems, bus work, and equipment setting (transformers, breakers, switches, control cabinets).
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and energized work protocols.
• Conduct pre‑job briefings and adhere to all safety standards.
• Identify and report hazards, defects, or installation issues.
• Work closely with foremen, engineers, and other crew members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3‑7+ years of substation construction experience.
• Journeyman‑level experience in electrical construction or utilities.
• Strong knowledge of substation equipment and systems, electrical installation practices and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
• Working knowledge of construction safety standards.
• Ability to operate construction equipment as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Own hand tools.
• Must be able to learn from on‑the‑job training and work well with others.
• Must be able to pass criminal background check and drug screening.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance with optional voluntary life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program.
• State and federally accredited lineman apprenticeship program.
• Paid vacation.
• Servant leadership training.
• Uniforms and PPE provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.