Substation Electrician Tech Construction EPC

Sr. Substation Technician / Substation Electrician (Traveling – Florida Projects) Location: Florida (Statewide Travel Required) - we will keep you in FloridaSchedule: 4x10s (Overtime Available) Pay: Based on experience + Benefits (per diem, etc...see below)

About Us

We are a full-service EPC contractor specializing in substation and switchyard construction projects across the state of Florida. Our work includes both greenfield builds and brownfield upgrades, delivering high-quality infrastructure ranging from small substations up to 500kV systems. Our crews travel from project to project, building critical power infrastructure from the ground up - once one substation is complete, we move on to the next. Position Overview We are seeking a Sr. Substation Technician / Substation Electrician with hands-on experience in above-grade substation construction. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in substation work who is looking to continue building their skills in the field. You’ll be responsible for installing and assembling high-voltage equipment while working as part of a crew to safely and efficiently complete project work. Important Note This role is subject to a maximum home-base-to-project distance due to safety and travel considerations. Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting/rotation distance to our project sites across Florida. As of right now, our greatest need is the north Florida area (e.g. near Jacksonville). We do not offer relocation assistance - candidates must be willing to relocate to our operating area prior to starting if necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with installation and erection of substation steel structures and above-grade components
• Install high-voltage equipment, including:
• Circuit breakers (including SF6 breakers and basic gassing procedures)
• Power transformers
• Disconnect switches
• Surge arresters
• Insulators and bus systems
• Perform switchgear installation across various manufacturers and configurations
• Assist with protection & control equipment installation and wiring
• Support commissioning, testing, and energization activities
• Perform retrofit work, upgrades, and equipment changeouts
• Read and interpret basic prints, one-lines, and construction drawings
• Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a safe job site
• Work closely with foremen and senior technicians to complete daily tasks

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of experience in above grade substation construction
• Experience hanging jumpers, adjusting switches, (e.g. between different phases), flying steel, doing buss work, etc..
• Experience with high-voltage substation equipment installation
• Ability to read high voltage substation drawings
• Experience with switchgear
• Knowledge and experience with SF6 gas is a plus
• Willingness to travel throughout Florida for project assignments - must use your own vehicle but we do reimburse mileage and we pay Per Diem too.
• Ability to work a 4x10 schedule with overtime as needed
• Strong work ethic and commitment to safety

Preferred:

• Experience with SF6 breakers
• OSHA 10 or other safety certifications
• Previous experience working on utility or industrial electrical projects

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: Competitive pay + we pay mileage (to/from work site)...we pay for your hotel accommodations... and we also pay Per Diem.
• Consistent overtime opportunities <- this is a major plus!!
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k with company match, paid vacation, etc.)
• Steady pipeline of travel-based project work
• Opportunity to develop skills and grow within the company
• Hands-on experience with large-scale, high-voltage infrastructure projects

Why Join Us? You won’t be asked to go work all over the US. We will keep you in Florida. If you enjoy hands-on electrical work and want to be part of building critical infrastructure, we’d like to hear from you.