Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Substation Electrician

Job Description

The substation electrician installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs high- and medium-voltage substation equipment and electrical systems. This role performs routine maintenance, basic electrical testing, and troubleshooting using meters, meggers, drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams. The position follows strict safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, grounding, PPE, and switching, while supporting outages, emergency response, and service restoration. The electrician also supports field operations by installing conduit, cable, and wiring, operating tools and equipment, performing physically demanding tasks, and documenting completed work and test results.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair high- and medium-voltage substation equipment and associated electrical systems.
• Perform routine maintenance on substation and industrial electrical equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Conduct basic electrical testing and troubleshooting using meters, meggers, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Interpret and work from electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and one-line diagrams to complete tasks accurately.
• Troubleshoot and test electrical systems, controls, motors, transformers, relays, generators, and other industrial equipment.
• Perform point-to-point wire checks, installation verification, and electrical testing to confirm proper system functionality.
• Support maintenance and commissioning activities on industrial electrical systems, including medium-voltage equipment (up to 35kV in some cases).
• Install conduit, cable, and wiring in accordance with electrical standards and project requirements.
• Operate hand and power tools, test equipment, and other field tools safely and effectively.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), grounding, PPE, switching, and other safety procedures at all times.
• Support planned and unplanned outages, emergency response, and service restoration activities as needed.
• Document completed work, test results, and any issues found or resolved in a clear and accurate manner.
• Work independently and as part of a team to complete assignments in a high-paced, challenging field environment.
• Adapt to rapidly changing roles and responsibilities based on site operational needs and project priorities.
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, carrying, climbing, kneeling, and working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Maintain a strong safety focus, ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and best practices.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of experience working as a licensed electrician.
• Experience with high-voltage and medium-voltage electrical systems and substation equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and test electrical systems, controls, motors, transformers, relays, and industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and one-line diagrams.
• Basic understanding of electrical principles, including AC and DC circuits and electrical safety practices.
• Ability to use common electrical test tools such as meters, meggers, multimeters, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools used in electrical installation and maintenance work.
• Capability to perform physical tasks, including lifting 50+ lbs, working at heights, in confined spaces, and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong safety focus and adherence to lockout/tagout, grounding, PPE, switching, and other safety procedures.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in installation, testing, and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments.
• Willingness and flexibility to support frequent overtime and weekend work based on site operational needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology is preferred.
• Experience with substation maintenance and industrial electrical environments.
• Experience in generator systems, relay work, and industrial or military electrical settings is beneficial.
• Knowledge of print reading for drawings, manuals, and one-line diagrams.
• Ability to push and pull up to 75 lbs (unassisted) for 12 hours per day.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs (unassisted) for 12 hours per day.
• Ability to stand for up to 6 hours per day and sit for up to 3 hours per day.
• Ability to walk for up to 3 hours per day and climb ladders or stairs for up to 3 hours per day.
• Ability to reach overhead and kneel or crouch for up to 3 hours per day.
• Ability to twist upper body for up to 6 hours per day.
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for up to 3 hours per day.
• Capability to safely work at heights up to 500 feet and in confined spaces.
• Comfort working with high voltage while following all required safety protocols.
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
• Flexibility to rapidly change roles and responsibilities in a high-paced, challenging work environment.
• Willingness to complete any required pre-employment questionnaire or physical assessment, including possible medical history review, to confirm ability to meet job requirements.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a structured progression based on skills and experience, allowing you to grow your career in industrial and substation electrical work. You will work in a safety-focused environment that values technical expertise, reliability, and teamwork. The role provides exposure to complex electrical systems and challenging projects, supporting ongoing professional development and advancement. Flexible scheduling, including overtime and weekend opportunities, can provide additional earning potential while contributing to critical infrastructure and service reliability.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based outdoors at onsite locations, working directly in and around substation and industrial electrical facilities. The schedule varies depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required for frequent overtime and weekend support. The environment can include exposure to fumes, odors, and noise, as well as temperatures above 80 degrees for portions of the day. Work involves standing, walking, climbing ladders and stairs, kneeling, overhead reaching, twisting, and lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs and pushing or pulling up to 75 lbs unassisted. The position requires working at heights up to 500 feet and in confined spaces, often around high-voltage equipment, while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and following strict safety procedures.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brownsville, TX.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Brownsville,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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