Electrician-Appr
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation -
Energy/Power Generation
Electrician/ Electrician Installation
Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career.
Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus an appropriate combination of education and years of experience as outlined below, will be considered for this opportunity.
Job SummaryDominion Energy South Carolina is looking to fill an Electrician‑Apprentice vacancy in Power Delivery – Substation Operations. This role involves operating, maintaining, and constructing electric substations up to 230 kV. Safe, efficient, and reliable operations are critical to our success. The position is located in Denmark, SC.
Responsibilities- Assist substation electricians in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical substations from 480 V to 230 kV.
- Perform construction duties, including installation of foundations, conduit, ground grids, structural steel erection, bus work, and assembly, placement, and testing of substation equipment.
- Perform maintenance duties, troubleshooting and repairing substation class equipment such as transformers, breakers, voltage regulators, and other substation equipment and devices.
Starting hourly pay for this position is $26.70
Qualifications- 0–2 years of directly related experience in the area of responsibility.
- Ability to operate equipment such as a backhoe, trencher, and boom truck, and the ability to complete a four‑year DESC apprenticeship training program.
- Strong mechanical skills, safety‑consciousness, and excellent physical condition – able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and climb ladders and structural steel.
- Strong technical aptitude to understand equipment wiring and diagrams, diagnostics and testing, and equipment functionality and purpose.
- Availability to work after hours, scheduled overtime, and call out for emergencies and storm restoration.
- Candidates must live within a 30‑mile radius of the Transmission and Substation Crew Quarters.
- Completion of high school or equivalent (e.g., GED) accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or a U.S. Department of Education entity.
- An associate degree in an electrical field of study is a plus, as the position requires strong math, reading comprehension, and fundamental reasoning skills, and the ability to learn, understand, and retain technical information.
Minimum requirements include a valid driver’s license with a good driving history; a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL‑Class
A) or the ability to obtain and maintain one within six months of hire.
Positions are located in Denmark, SC and may require work outside normal business hours, in all weather conditions, and near high‑voltage electrical equipment.
Export ControlCertain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may limit Dominion Energy’s consideration of certain applicants.
BenefitsAt Dominion Energy, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners; vacation; retirement plans including 401(k) contributions and matches; paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; bonus eligibility; sick leave; and disability insurance.
Dominion Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.
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