Lead Substation Technician

About the role

We’re seeking a Lead Substation Technician who excels in high-voltage environments and leads with hands-on expertise and technical precision. This role ensures safe, efficient substation builds while coordinating directly with engineers, project managers, and client teams in the field.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of conduit, bus, grounding, and cable terminations following project specs
• Lead installation crews to complete high-voltage substation work safely and efficiently
• Directly inspect the installation of motor-operated switches, circuit switchers, and shunt trip mechanisms
• Guide the use of specialized tools and equipment, including hypress tools, magnetic drills, and bus punches
• Ensure proper torqueing and assembly of high-voltage bolted connections using Belleville washers
• Coverage of field troubleshooting and proactively resolve challenges during substation assembly
• Performance of daily safety briefings, enforcement of jobsite safety, and modeling of best practices
• Serving as a key field liaison to project managers, engineers, and client representatives
• Support of junior team members with training, mentorship, and performance feedback
• Review of schematics, drawings, and blueprints to ensure accurate execution
• Compliance with strict safety and PPE usage protocols due to noise, electrical hazards, and elevated work areas

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on high-voltage substation experience
• Strong understanding of non-NEC structural and electrical work in substations
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED
• Must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment/random drug tests
• Must complete annual safety training (travel may be required)
• Requires good vision, hearing, and English proficiency for safe, effective communication in noisy environments

Bonus Points For

• An associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Systems, or Mechanical Engineering
• NETA 2, 3, or 4 certification
• TWIC card
• Leadership on multi-site substation construction or retrofit projects
• Proficiency with hydraulic and high-voltage tooling
• Direct coordination experience with engineering QA/QC teams
• Background in mentoring and upskilling field crews