SUB Technician

About the role

Energy Erectors, Inc. (EEI) tackles terrain, technology, and timelines to construct transmission line projects up to 500 kV and has over 30 years of experience building substations and switchyards. With integrated in-house construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning capabilities, Energy Erectors delivers world-class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects. Areas of expertise include GIS and VAR compensators. EEI’s mission is to safely deliver the highest quality work, exceed client expectations, and relentlessly maintain a reputation for integrity.

Energy Erectors is a purpose-driven company guided by core values that shape strategy, performance, and culture. The environment empowers team members to make an impact, grow, and thrive — finding meaning in ensuring communities have vital energy, light, and communications. The culture is inclusive and welcoming, with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance and is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best.

Energy Erectors is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. EEI is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment and is certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC).

This position provides engineering for the design of substation facilities for voltages up to and including 500 kV. Projects may involve interconnection of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable generation, solar, wind, or other Distributed Energy Resources (DER), including new substations and switch yards, modifications, additions, and upgrades to existing facilities. Substation physical design responsibilities include overall engineering and analysis for new switch yards and substations, additions, and modifications, including equipment specifications and procurement support, layout and general arrangements for all major equipment and structures required for high voltage switch yards or substations.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while assisting in new/existing construction and various tasks such as demolition, site preparation, excavating, backfilling and landscaping, trenching, pole setting, cable labeling, and other substation related tasks such as construction clean-up
• Read and understand system maps to become knowledgeable in general electric distribution system layout, system substation capacities and load areas, substation circuit feeds, and general system sectionalizing
• Assist with installing transformer and transformer banks, bus structures and switchgear, lines (underground/overhead), ground grid, control buildings, and other related substation material tasks
• Able to operate forklifts and maintain a valid forklift certification
• Work with man baskets, skid steers, shovels, compactors, back hoes and other industry equipment
• Frequently work around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care
• Maintain company tools in good working order
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

• OSHA 10 and/or 30
• Obtain and maintain a valid State Class C driver’s license
• Ability to carry and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to learn how to operate construction equipment and use hand tools
• Ability to work within a physically demanding work environment
• MUST possess a Department of Labor (DOL) Journeyman completion certificate

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-5 years in Substation Tech experience

Requirements

This job operates in a field environment. The role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also requires working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind. The position is physically active, with lifting required up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. The Company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k plan
• Employee Stock Purchase plan