Substation/Sub Tech Construction Worker-Nationwide

Paradigm Power Delivery, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

GSA per diem rates

Job summary

The Substation Construction Worker at Paradigm Power Delivery, Inc. performs construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical substations, working with high-voltage equipment, grounding systems, and control wiring.

You will follow OSHA/NESC safety standards, read blueprints, lift heavy loads, and collaborate with a field team across sites in Missouri and surrounding areas, including possible travel and overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training or apprenticeship in electrical preferred.
• 1–3 years of electrical or substation construction experience.
• Valid driver's license; CDL may be required.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and PPE.
• Outdoor work in extreme weather; physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist construction of new substations and upgrades.
• Install transformers, circuit breakers, bus work, switches, control panels.
• Excavate, conduit install, and formwork for foundations.
• Lay out and connect grounding and bonding systems.
• Pull, terminate, and test control/power cables.
• Operate bucket trucks, cranes, or forklifts if certified.
• Adhere to drawings, schematics, and safety regulations.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe condition.
• Follow OSHA, NESC, and company safety standards.
• Support commissioning and testing efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or apprenticeship in electrical

Job description

Position Summary

The Substation Construction Worker is responsible for assisting in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical substations. This includes working with high-voltage equipment, structural steel, concrete foundations, grounding systems, and control wiring. The role demands strict adherence to safety protocols, the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, and strong teamwork skills.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the construction of new substations and expansion or upgrade of existing ones
• Install and assemble substation components including transformers, circuit breakers, bus work, disconnect switches, and control panels
• Perform excavation, conduit installation, and concrete formwork for equipment foundations
• Lay out, install, and connect grounding and bonding systems
• Pull, terminate, and test control and power cables
• Operate heavy equipment such as bucket trucks, cranes, and forklifts, if certified
• Ensure work complies with engineering drawings, schematics, and safety regulations
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe and working order
• Follow OSHA, NESC, and company safety standards at all times
• Support commissioning and testing efforts as directed
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or project manager

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical training or apprenticeship in electrical or utility construction preferred
• 1 - 3 years of experience in electrical or substation construction
• Valid driver's license; CDL may be required
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• Understanding of electrical safety practices, lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE requirements
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, work at heights, and perform physically demanding tasks
• Willingness to travel and work overtime or weekends as needed

Preferred

• Familiarity with high-voltage electrical systems
• Experience working with utility companies or electrical contractors
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Certifications in OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, or electrical safety are a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• GSA per diem rates