Technician, Sr. Substation

The Opportunity

Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe, reliable, and innovative solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution, and renewable energy markets. With operations across North America, Aecon Utilities supports critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected.

Aecon Power Services is a trusted provider of integrated solutions for the transmission and distribution sector, delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality services across North America. With a strong focus on execution excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, Aecon Power Services supports critical infrastructure projects that power communities and industries.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings and provide redlines to the Site Supervisor as required
• Lead and coordinate daily installation activities for assigned crews
• Plan and organize weekly work fronts to meet project schedule requirements
• Manage and track materials, consumables, and tools required for execution
• Support the Site Supervisor in resolving on-site challenges and crew-level issues
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications
• Communicate site progress, constraints, and material needs to site leadership
• Maintain accurate crew timesheets and daily production reports
• Promote and enforce Aecon’s safety culture and compliance with all safety standards

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of substation field experience, including at least 1+ year in a Sub-foreman or leadership capacity, with strong hands-on experience across substation construction scopes
• Proven experience in: Foundation installation in line with engineered specifications, Conduit installation and routing within substation environments, Ground grid installation and grounding systems, Precast trench installation and site integration, Cable tray installation for structured cable management, Structural steel installation and alignment, Apparatus installation and equipment setting, Bus work installation with proper clearances and fit-up, Low-voltage cable installation, termination, and wiring
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven construction environment
• Experience working in brownfield environments, including protection grounding, is an asset, as is exposure to substation energization and commissioning/start-up activities

Qualifications

• Collaborative, solutions-focused team player with a commitment to safety and quality execution