Electrician II
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician
Construction / Installation / O&M Local Energy Infrastructures
Permanent
Full - Time
What You Can ExpectAs our Electrician II, at The Ohio State University, with the supervision of the High Voltage Manager & Supervisor, you will be responsible for performing duties as a highly skilled electrician in the installation, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of low, medium, and high voltage to 138,000-volt class electrical generation and distribution systems and equipment. You will report to the High Voltage Supervisor.
You will:
- Assist Utility Electrician III or High Voltage Electricians with operation, installation, removal, cleaning, inspection, troubleshooting and repair of 15,000 and 138,000-volt class equipment consisting of underground cable vaults, cable duels, cable racks, cables, splices, terminations, equipment grounding, surge arresters, switch gear, transformers, circuit breakers, motors; assist with distribution system switching
- Serve as crew leader; instruct lower staff on work to be performed; assist in training other personnel
- Direct and inspect contractor work in the installation of permanent and temporary power sources, inspects and monitors new electrical construction work for design standard and electrical safety requirements; direct and perform preventive maintenance and overhaul of electrical equipment in utility plants
- Perform equipment lockout/tagout; uses test equipment (multi-amp, strobe lights, probe, megaohm meter, hi-pot) to remedy and prevent problems
- Overhaul motors and replace bearings; operate cranes and/or lift vehicles to move electrical equipment; maintain substation battery banks, wiring systems, annunciator panels, 3-phase meters and circuit protective relays
- Read blueprints, electrical diagrams, technical manuals; update drawings and schematics, and design equipment, such as transformer tables, battery rack, and star cart to perform tasks; maintain records, reports, and perform other related duties.
- Plan jobs, order materials, inspect and diagnosis cable and equipment faults; troubleshoot electrical units by reviewing blueprints and schematics in order to develop a remedy; work on and troubleshoot any ENGIE operated utility systems including plants and distribution
- Complete other duties as assigned by management related to safe plant operations, maintenance, reliability, and training while fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion
- You will have minimum high school diploma or equivalent education
- Must have completed electrical apprenticeship
- A minimum two (2) years’ work experience working in a commercial/ industrial electrical environment
- This role requires attendance at a works site on a daily basis
- Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/clean driving record; will drive company vehicle onsite
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
- This position consists of 50% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
- Familiarity with computer software such as Microsoft office
- You have knowledge of basic principles of electricity and related terminology
- Ability to read technical manuals, schematic wiring diagrams and volt‑ohm‑amp testers
- You have worked in high voltage electrical environments where you have been responsible for troubleshooting equipment and performed schedule maintenance
Hourly: $33.41 to $51.41 USD
This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.
Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off…
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