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Substation Electrician (High Voltage) Prevailing Wage

Jackson Center, PA 16133

Posted: 02/20/2026 Job Number: 26-00205

Job Description


Substation Electrician (High Voltage) —Prevailing Wage

We are hiring Advanced Substation Electricians for a 2-month prevailing wage project in Jackson Center, PA. This role requires proven utility substation construction experience, strong protection/control troubleshooting ability, and leadership capability in high-voltage environments.

Benefits & PTO (TradeWorX)

  • Health coverage options;eligibility typically begins after 60 days

  • Dental and vision options

  • 401K option

  • Company-paid group life insurance (10K)

  • Paid holidays after eligibility requirements

  • PTO earned by hours worked (5 days after 1560 hrs;10 after 4680 hrs)

Pay & Overtime:

  • Prevailing Wage —Over $70/hour

  • 40 hours standard

  • Overtime expected

  • 2-month project duration

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full layout and installation of substation equipment and structural supports

  • Install grounding grids and bond underground systems to above-ground components

  • Terminate insulated 34.5kV cable and bare ACSR conductors

  • Install, wire, and troubleshoot SF6 and RMag breakers, CTs, PTs, transformers, and bus systems

  • Lead small crews while maintaining utility standards, QA, and safety compliance

Advanced Scope:

  • Strong troubleshooting of protection and control systems

  • Familiarity with relay and breaker testing procedures

  • Understanding of ANSI/NEMA protection designations

  • Experience working within varied substation and control house configurations

  • Knowledge of acceptable structural supports for overhead electrical equipment

Technical Requirements:

  • Experience with NETA testing procedures for substation components

  • Safe practices for steel static pole assembly

  • Experience with 69kV overhead switching and utility take-off isolation

  • Installation and termination of large utility transformers

  • Knowledge of power metering systems and busway configurations

Certifications / Signals:

  • OSHA 10 required (OSHA 30 preferred)

  • NFPA 70E

  • Journeyman license where applicable

  • Prior utility experience preferred

How to Apply:
Apply now. Call/text 412-583-5872 or reply with your name, trade, and location.


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