Power Substation Technician - Texas

Mortenson is a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) with expertise in markets such as sports, renewable energy, data centers, and healthcare. We focus on ensuring the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

About the role

As a Substation Technician, you will construct, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair high-voltage electrical substation equipment and systems to ensure safe and reliable power delivery.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair of transformers, circuit breakers, relays, capacitor banks, regulators, and associated substation equipment.
• Install, terminate, and troubleshoot power, control, and communication cables.
• Construct and install grounding systems, steel structures, conduit, and other substation infrastructure.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Execute approved switching procedures and assist with energization, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical and control system issues to identify and correct equipment failures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, testing, and inspection records.
• Follow all OSHA, company, client, and project safety requirements while utilizing required PPE.
• Respond to emergency outages and support restoration efforts as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical, vocational, or Associate's degree in Electrical Technology or related field preferred.
• Minimum two years of electrical, utility, substation, power delivery, or related experience; apprenticeship completion preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and construction drawings.
• Knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems, substations, and safe work practices.
• Valid driver's license required; Class A CDL preferred or ability to obtain.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work at heights, work in confined spaces, and perform physically demanding work in varying weather conditions. (Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.)
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and customer service.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work on project assignments as needed.

Benefits

For Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours per week:

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No-cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Gym Membership Discount Program.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.