Substation Wireman

POWERX Edge; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Certification incentives

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

LTD/STD

Basic Life/AD&D

401k with company match

Performance program

PTO and holidays

Job summary

POWERX Edge seeks a Substation Wireman to install, wire, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems in substations. You will support the crew leader to ensure compliance with industry standards and project specs.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, wiring, documenting work, and participating in commissioning activities with electrical and mechanical crews. Safety is emphasized, with adherence to OSHA and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints.
• Experience with material inventory, tools, and project documentation.
• Strong focus on safety, OSHA standards, and commissioning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings, wiring Diagrams, schematics and blueprints.
• Assist in material inventory, tools, and documentation for substation wiring projects.
• Install and maintain substation wiring and equipment including transformers and relays.
• Terminate control, power, and communication cables for substation equipment.
• Support commissioning activities with electrical and mechanical crews.
• Record daily notes and submit for crewleader approval.
• Maintain safety standards and compliance with client specs.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Reading electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

Conduit bending

Cable pulling

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified electrical apprenticeship

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

We deliver engineering, protection and control, commissioning, NETA field services, and compliance, supporting the full lifecycle of power infrastructure. With a multinational footprint across the United State and Canada, we bring technical depth and field-proven experience to every project.

POWERX is built on four pillars, with our people as the foundation. Guided by our values, HEART, our people-first culture shapes how we show up for each other and for our clients because we believe the best work comes from people who feel valued and supported.

That commitment to excellence has been recognized nationally, including Great Place to Work, Fortune Best Workplace in Construction, and Power Best Companies. Through our family of brands, POWERX Edge expands that promise with turnkey solutions across critical power infrastructure. Our edge is the ability to connect specialized expertise through one integrated platform, helping customers plan, build, energize, protect, and optimize power infrastructure with confidence.

In an industry where technology and complexity are ever-changing, we’re ready to help you meet today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s innovations. Work with a team that’s powered by excellence.

POWERX Edge Brands Overview

Mission-critical Level I–V facility & mechanical commissioning, design review through owner turnover. A2LA Field Evaluation Body. 30+ years of experience via Genelco by POWERX Edge.

The POWERX Edge brand also offers a direct gateway for utilities services, including, distribution engineering, P&C, SCADA validation, wiring, construction support & reliability.

Elect, A POWERX Company offers electrical & power-systems engineering, studies, utility & substation design serving NC, GA, VA & NY.

All other services roll up under our main platform, POWERX, supporting the full lifecycle of power infrastructure.

OUR POWERX Edge PERKS

• Competitive Pay
• Incentives for Certifications
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, Basic Life/AD&D, and other ancillary products
• 401k program with a company match
• Performance Program
• PTO including Wellness Days and Paid Holidays
• And much more!

Job Summary:

The Substation Wiremanis responsible forperforming the installation, wiring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment in substations. This role supports the crew leader, ensuring that all workcomplywith industry standards, safety regulations, and project specifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Technical Accountabilities

• Learn how to read, interpret, and work from electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
• Learn about material inventory, tools, and documentationrequiredfor substation wiring projects.

Commissioning and Validation

• Perform the installation and maintenance of substation wiring and equipment.
• Participate in all aspects of commissioning work for dedicated projects with electrical/mechanical crews.
• Install andterminatecontrol, power, and communication cables for substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, control panels, and relays.

Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution

• Participatesin the process of identifyingand resolving issues with electrical/mechanical systems and equipment during the comm issioning process.
• Assistwith the troubleshooting and testing of electrical circuits and components to ensure proper operation.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare daily notes for work completed andsubmitstocrewleader for approval.

Safety and Compliance

• Perform work in compliance with applicable safety regulations (e.g., OSHA).
• Learn andmaintainhigh standardsfor electrical safety, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard mitigation.
• Stay in compliance with industry standards, codes, and client specifications.
• Support the safety cultureand forsafe working conditions.
• Maintain compliance with all customer requirementsand withinternal training.

Additionalresponsibilities and tasks asrequiredto support the organization's goals and adapt to evolving business needs.

Attributes/Abilities:

• Must have a satisfactory background/MVR check.
• Must pass a pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug test.
• Understanding both company and client expectations as it relates to safety, quality, compliance and the documentationfor projects.
• Ability or knowledge around conduit bending, cable pulling, crimping, soldering, and cable terminations (e.g., control cable, CT/VT wiring).
• Available to work on an as-needed basis, with potential short-notice assignments.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Learn andmaintainthorough knowledge of protections and control wiring techniques,guidelinesand best practices.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or GED; completion of a certified electrical apprenticeship