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Electrician - High-Voltage Substations (Helpers/Apprentice/Journeyman
Job in
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listed on 2026-08-11
Listing for:
Building Ventures
Apprenticeship/Internship, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-08-11
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Installation Technician, Field/Service Technician, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About This Role Work on high-voltage substation projects (35 kV and above) across West Texas. This role hires helpers, apprentices, and journeyman electricians to perform installation, terminations, cable pulling, grounding and other hands-on electrical tasks on energized and de-energized equipment. Travel between project sites is required. Pay is $36-$42/hour depending on level, plus $830/week per diem for eligible workers. If you have substation experience and follow safety procedures around high voltage, this is steady, well-paid field work with frequent travel assignments.
What You'll DoInstall medium- and high-voltage equipment and components at substation sites (35 kV+)Perform cable pulling, terminations, splicing and secure connections on power cables and bus work Install grounding systems, bond equipment and verify continuity of protective systems
Read and follow electrical drawings, schematics and work orders on site
Load, unload and rig material and equipment; assist with site setup and breakdown at each project location
Work safely around energized systems, follow lockout/tagout and other safety procedures while coordinating with crew and supervisors
What We're Looking For Hands-on experience on substation work at 35 kV or higher (helpers/apprentices acceptable with some related experience)
Able to perform cable pulling, terminations, grounding and general electrical installation
Comfortable working around energized high-voltage systems and following strict safety procedures
Able to read technical drawings, wireway and raceway layouts, and follow instructions on site Willingness to travel across West Texas and work at remote project sites; able to be on multi-day assignments
Qualifications
Valid driver's license and reliable means to travel to project pickup points
Journeyman electrician license (for Journeyman openings) or active enrollment in an electrical apprenticeship (for Apprentice openings)
Experience on 35 kV+ systems and proven record of safe work practicesNFPA 70E and OSHA 10/30 preferred; CPR/First Aid preferred
What We Offer Pay range $36-$42 per hour based on experience/level $830 per week per diem for eligible traveling workers
Consistent West Texas project work with travel assignments
Hands-on high-voltage experience to build your resume and skills
Overtime opportunities when project schedules demand
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