Substation Electrician

Job Title: Substation Electrician Job Description

As a Substation Electrician, you assist with installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing high- and medium-voltage substation equipment and electrical systems. You perform routine maintenance, basic electrical testing, and troubleshooting using meters, meggers, drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams. You follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), grounding, PPE, switching, and other safety procedures while supporting outages, emergency response, and service restoration. You support field operations by installing conduit, cable, and wiring, operating tools and equipment, performing physical tasks, and documenting completed work and test results.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, and repair high- and medium-voltage substation equipment and electrical systems.

• Perform routine maintenance and basic electrical testing on substation and industrial electrical equipment.

• Troubleshoot electrical systems, controls, motors, transformers, relays, and other industrial equipment using appropriate diagnostic methods.

• Use meters, meggers, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools to identify and resolve electrical issues.

• Conduct point-to-point wire checks, installation verification, and electrical testing to ensure systems function properly and meet specifications.

• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and one-line diagrams to support installation and maintenance activities.

• Support maintenance and commissioning activities on industrial electrical systems, including medium-voltage equipment (up to 35 kV in some cases).

• Install conduit, cable, and wiring in substations and related industrial environments.

• Operate hand and power tools and other equipment safely to complete electrical and physical tasks.

• Follow LOTO, grounding, PPE, switching, and other safety procedures at all times.

• Support planned and unplanned outages, emergency response, and service restoration efforts.

• Document completed work, test results, and any issues found or corrected in a clear and accurate manner.

• Work independently or as part of a team to complete tasks in a high-paced, challenging environment.

• Adapt quickly to changing roles and responsibilities based on site operational needs.

• Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, carrying, climbing, kneeling, and working at heights or in confined spaces.

• Comply with all safety, environmental, and operational standards while working with high-voltage equipment.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.

• At least 3 years of experience working as a licensed electrician, including Journeyman-level experience.

• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical systems, controls, motors, transformers, relays, and other industrial equipment.

• Ability to perform point-to-point wire checks, installation verification, and electrical testing.

• Proficiency using electrical testing equipment such as multimeters, meggers, and other diagnostic tools.

• Ability to read and interpret basic prints, drawings, schematics, manuals, and one-line diagrams.

• Basic understanding of electrical principles, including AC/DC circuits and electrical safety.

• Proficiency with hand and power tools for electrical installation and maintenance work.

• Capability to perform physical tasks, including lifting 50+ pounds, working at heights, in confined spaces, and outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Strong safety focus, attention to detail, and adherence to safety procedures such as LOTO, grounding, PPE, and switching.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Capacity to work in environments with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.

• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment.

• Comfort working with high-voltage and medium-voltage equipment, including substation systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance technology is preferred.

• Experience with substation maintenance, industrial electrical systems, generators, and relay equipment.

• Experience in industrial or military electrical environments is beneficial.

• Knowledge of print reading for drawings, manuals, and one-line diagrams.

• Ability to stand up to 6 hours per day and sit up to 3 hours per day.

• Ability to walk up to 3 hours per day and climb ladders or stairs up to 3 hours per day.

• Ability to push or pull up to 75 pounds (unassisted) for 12 hours per day.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (unassisted) for 12 hours per day.

• Ability to reach overhead up to 3 hours per day and perform upper body twisting up to 6 hours per day.

• Ability to kneel or crouch up to 3 hours per day.

• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees for up to 3 hours per day.

• Capability to work safely at heights up to 500 feet and in confined spaces.

• Willingness to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical, which may include a medical history review, to confirm ability to meet physical job requirements.

• Schedule flexibility to accommodate varying site operational needs, including frequent overtime and weekend support.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values technical excellence, safety, and professional growth in a dynamic industrial environment. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex medium-voltage systems and challenging field operations, providing hands-on experience that strengthens your expertise. You benefit from a culture that emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and continuous learning, with recognition for Journeyman-level skills and experience. The organization supports a strong work ethic while encouraging collaboration and problem-solving, giving you the chance to contribute meaningfully to critical infrastructure and service reliability.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based outdoors at onsite substation and industrial locations. You work around high- and medium-voltage equipment, generators, and other industrial systems, often in a high-paced environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise. The schedule varies based on site operational needs and may include frequent overtime and weekend work to support outages and service restoration. You perform significant physical activity, including standing, walking, climbing ladders and stairs, kneeling, reaching overhead, twisting, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted. You may push or pull up to 75 pounds and work in temperatures over 80 degrees for extended periods. The position requires safe work at heights up to 500 feet and in confined spaces, always following strict safety procedures and using appropriate PPE.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $50.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brownsville,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.