Substation Technician C - (Dominion)

Position Summary

Substation Technician C is a non‑exempt position responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of substation equipment and systems. The role requires 2‑4 years of experience with 525 kV and below substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring, and involves work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and the operation of trade‑specific construction equipment. The technician may work independently or with others, may be required to work long hours during emergencies, and will be assigned to various locations with possible out‑of‑state travel.

Essential Functions

• Work safely while performing construction, maintenance, repair, testing, adjusting, and troubleshooting of substation equipment/systems.
• Concrete foundations, ground grids, and steel erection.
• Buswork (high and low voltage).
• Airbreak / hookstick switches.
• Control cable installation.
• Terminations (high / low voltage).
• Control building work.
• Conduit and duck banks.
• Capacitor bank installations (23 kV – 230 kV).
• Transformers, regulators, and circuit breakers.
• Circuit switchers, motor‑operated and manual switches.
• Maintain company vehicles, test equipment, and tools in good working condition.
• Frequent work with energized high‑voltage systems, requiring skill and care to protect lives.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to perform rigorous physical labor and lift more than 50 lb.
• Capable of climbing and working at heights up to 125 ft.
• Possess or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Provide personal hand tools and safety‑toed work boots.
• Work in confined spaces/areas.
• Operate various heavy equipment (bucket, derrick and boom trucks; backhoes; excavators; skid‑steer loaders; articulating man‑lifts; pressure diggers; trenchers; track crawler loader/backhoe; rough‑terrain telescopic forklifts).
• Willingness to work overtime, long hours, weekends, holidays, and on short notice during emergencies.
• 90 % travel required; ability to work extended periods at various locations.
• Follow company safety rules and policies.
• Gain knowledge of construction standards, techniques, quality requirements, applicable codes, and standards.
• Work in close proximity to energized substation equipment.
• Understand substation structural drawings (elevations, plan views, sections, grounding details, foundation plans).

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms. The role involves frequent exposure to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Work Environment

The position is performed in outdoor weather conditions and at construction job sites where extreme conditions may be encountered. Employees are frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise.

Competencies

• Emphasis on safety
• Self‑motivated
• Team‑oriented
• Customer oriented
• Trustworthy
• Commitment
• Professionalism demonstrated through reliability and punctuality
• Good appearance and attitude
• High productivity work ethic
• Well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Receptive to constructive instruction and coaching

Benefits

• VA‑approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill benefits available to eligible veterans

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies, with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We serve hundreds of utility clients nationwide, delivering ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment to perform any job. Our culture emphasizes safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

About the Team

The Electric team works with utilities across the country to address energy infrastructure challenges, including designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing smart‑meter installations, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.