High Voltage Electrician with Class A

The intent of this job posting is to establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill current and future, permanent and limited-term, vacancies for up to two (2) years.

Please Note:

• This position will be posted until a sufficient number of qualified applicants has been received but may close at any time after
  July 31st, 2026
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• You must clearly demonstrate, on your resume, that you possess the knowledge, skills and experience required in the minimum and desirable qualifications listed in this posting.
• The most qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written examination.

Every day at SMUD, we deliver power to more than 1.5 million customers throughout the Sacramento area. As a community-owned, not-for-profit electric service, we have been providing low-cost, reliable electricity for over 75 years.

We are a recognized industry leader and award winner for our innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies, and for our sustainable solutions for a healthier environment. Through the efforts of the 2,400 people that power us, we work 24/7 to keep the lights on and provide our customers with innovative energy solutions.

We're one of the region's largest employers, with a reputation for attracting, developing, and retaining some of the most talented employees around.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement through Public Employees Retirement System
• 457 and 401(k) plans available
• Flexible Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee and Spouse Life Insurance

As part of the application process, candidates are required to complete a supplemental questionnaire that can be accessed using the link below. Please note that completion of the pre-application questionnaire is only one part of the application process. Applicants must also submit a formal application to this requisition in order to be considered for the position.

Journey High Voltage Electrician Questionnaire

Written Exam Details:

• Qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written examination, date TBD.
• Exams are strictly PASS/FAIL, results will be sent to each applicant approximately two weeks from the exam date.
• Please reach out directly to SMUDrecruiter if an accommodation is required. All requests must be received prior to the examination scheduled date and time.

Successful candidates may also be required to complete a hands-on skills assessment and interview.

Performs a variety of specialized journey level electrical and skilled mechanical work on low to high voltage systems in and about electric substations, underground systems, and power generating plants.

Under general supervision, works at journey level performing duties associated with voltages up to 230kv AC. Must be familiar with safe working practices for Phasing and Hot Glove requirements for grounding.

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, practices, and exercise caution when performing duties.
• New Construction/Installation of Equipment
• Installs steel structures, insulators, and bus; installs high voltage switches, disconnects, and fuses.
• Installs, splices, and terminates high‑voltage cables; installs high voltage transformers, circuit breakers, reactors, capacitor banks, CCVTs, potential transformers and current transformers.
• Installs conduit, wireways, raceway, fittings, wiring, cabling, conductors, and circuits.
• Installs underground service conduit, cables, and ground grids (using press and/or cad weld).
• Installs equipment, switch gear/GIS, motor control centers, motor operated valves, and pressurized systems.
• Installs and maintains batteries/chargers and related equipment.
• Installs Microprocessor Relay panels and Protection Schemes for Line, Bus, Generator, and Transformer protection.
• Installs RTU and SCADA equipment and PLC's.
• Bends, threads and installs conduit systems (Rigid, PVC and EMT) and hard and string bus.
• Maintenance and Testing
  • Maintains, tests, troubleshoots and repairs power transformers and auxiliary equipment such as bushings, surge arrestors, cooling equipment, and tap changers.
  • power circuit breaker and operating mechanisms including hydraulic, pneumatic, solenoid operated and other stored energy systems.
  • motors and motor control equipment; control circuits.
  • DC battery systems for protection and control of high voltage equipment.
  • capacitor banks and reactors.
  • Hydro large generators and associated systems.
  • maintenance of overhead gantry and bridge cranes.
  • internal and external electrical systems/equipment such as lighting, lighting control, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Systems), battery monitoring, power distribution, switch boards and breakers.
  • redundant power distribution systems and equipment such as Standby and Emergency Generators, transfer switches, and power distribution units.
  • Handles, samples, and tests various power interrupting/insulating mediums including vacuum, mineral oil, FR3 and SF6.
  • Performs predictive…