Technician, Sr. Substation

Aecon U.S.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon U.S. is seeking a Sr. Substation Technician to lead field crews on substation construction projects across North America.

You will interpret IFC drawings, organize daily activities, and ensure work is performed safely, on time, and to specification. The role requires 3+ years of substation field experience with at least 1 year in a leadership capacity, plus strong knowledge of grounding, conduit, and cable tray installation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of substation field experience, including 1+ year in a Sub-foreman or leadership capacity.
• Proven experience in foundation installation per engineered specs.
• Experience with conduit routing in substation environments and grounding systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills in a fast-paced construction setting.

Responsibilities

• Interpret IFC drawings and provide redlines to the Site Supervisor as required.
• Lead and coordinate daily installation activities for assigned crews.
• Plan and organize weekly work fronts to meet project schedule requirements.
• Manage and track materials, consumables, and tools for execution.
• Support the Site Supervisor in resolving on-site challenges and crew issues.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with project specs.
• Communicate site progress and material needs to site leadership.
• Maintain crew timesheets and daily production reports.
• Promote and enforce Aecon’s safety culture and standards.

Skills

Substation construction

Lead field crews

IFC drawings interpretation

Grounding systems

Conduit installation

Cable tray installation

Safety leadership

Plan work fronts

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won't just build your career — you'll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud.

At Aecon We

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, and partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you're inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Safer. Faster. Smarter. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe, reliable and innovative solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution and renewable energy markets. With operations across North America, Aecon Utilities supports critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected. Guided by our core value of Safety Always, we partner with clients to build the infrastructure that powers the future.

Aecon Power Services is a trusted provider of integrated solutions for the transmission and distribution sector, delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality services across North America. With a strong focus on execution excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, Aecon Power Services supports critical infrastructure projects that power communities and industries.

As a Sr. Substation Technician you will play a key role in the successful delivery of substation construction projects by leading field crews, coordinating daily installation activities, and ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project specifications. You will be responsible for planning work fronts, managing materials, interpreting construction drawings, and supporting site leadership in driving productivity, quality, and schedule performance. This role is critical in maintaining strong communication between field teams and project leadership while upholding Aecon's standards of safety and operational excellence.

What You'll Do Here

• Interpret Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings and provide redlines to the Site Supervisor as required
• Lead and coordinate daily installation activities for assigned crews
• Plan and organize weekly work fronts to meet project schedule requirements
• Manage and track materials, consumables, and tools required for execution
• Support the Site Supervisor in resolving on-site challenges and crew-level issues
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications
• Communicate site progress, constraints, and material needs to site leadership
• Maintain accurate crew timesheets and daily production reports
• Promote and enforce Aecon’s safety culture and compliance with all safety standards

What You Bring To The Team

• Minimum of 3+ years of substation field experience, including at least 1+ year in a Sub-foreman or leadership capacity, with strong hands-on experience across substation construction scopes.
• Proven experience in:
  • Foundation installation in line with engineered specifications
  • Conduit installation and routing within substation environments
  • Ground grid installation and grounding systems
  • Precast trench installation and site integration
  • Cable tray installation for structured cable management
  • Structural steel installation and alignment
  • Apparatus installation and equipment setting
  • Bus work installation with proper clearances and fit-up
  • Low-voltage cable installation, termination, and wiring
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven construction environment.
• Experience working in brownfield environments, including protection grounding, is an asset, as is exposure to substation energization and commissioning/start-up activities.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused team player with a commitment to safety and quality execution.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

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