Substation Electrician

Company : Burns & McDonnell

Location : Houston, TX, 77002

Posted Date : 15 September 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Installation & Maintenance

Occupation : Electrician

Job Details

Description

A Substation Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and systems within electrical substations. They ensure the safe and efficient operation of power distribution systems by monitoring equipment, making necessary repairs, and maintaining key components like circuit breakers, transformers, and voltage regulators.

Work on energized conductors up to 500 volts
Install miscellaneous hardware, grounds, fittings during construction, buss supports, and conductors on dead circuits
Test electrical equipment and systems, identify malfunctions, and troubleshoot complex electrical problems.
Perform transmission and distribution switching
Rig, tie knots and splice rope
Assist qualified mechanic in simple routine inspection and maintenance
Assist in the installation of all types of conduit systems
Assist in the handling, moving and installation of all transmission, distribution and plant equipment, machinery, etc.
Filtering oil and minor repairs to transformers, oil circuit breakers, regulators
Prepare reports and records
Operate Company's vehicles and equipment
Execute and complete all other duties assigned by supervisors

Qualifications

3 years of experience working as a substation electrician
Completion of an apprentice electrician's program or certificate of Journeyman Electrician status, OR, verified certificate of Journeyman Electrician status and a minimum of four years' experience performing journey-level high voltage (4kV and above) substation electrician duties
Ability and willingness to travel to various Company locations and job sites.
Must be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment program

Job Craft

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID:

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP N/A

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