Sr Substation Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior Substation Technician (Traveling – Florida Projects)Location: Florida (Statewide Travel Required) Schedule: 4x10s (----Overtime Available----) Pay: Based on experience + BenefitsAbout UsWe are a full-service EPC contractor specializing in substation and switchyard construction projects across the state of Florida. Our work includes both greenfield builds and brownfield upgrades, delivering high-quality infrastructure ranging from small subs all the way upto 500kV systems.Our crews travel from project to project, building critical power infrastructure from the ground up—once one substation is complete, we move on to the next.Position OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Substation Technician with strong experience in above-grade substation construction. This role is ideal for someone who not only has deep technical knowledge, but also enjoys mentoring junior technicians and contributing to team leadership in the field.You’ll play a key role in installing, assembling, and commissioning high-voltage equipment while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity on job sites.Note: This role is subject to a maximum home-base-to-project distance due to safety and travel considerations. Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting/rotation distance of our Florida project sites. Additionally, we do not offer relocation assistance, so the individual would have to be willing to relocate to our territory **before** starting with us.Key ResponsibilitiesInstall and erect substation steel structures and above-grade componentsSet and install high-voltage equipment, including: Circuit breakers (including SF6 breakers and gassing procedures)Power transformersDisconnect switchesSurge arrestersInsulators and bus systemsPerform switchgear installation across various manufacturers and configurationsAssist with protection & control equipment installation and wiringSupport and execute commissioning, testing, and energization activitiesPerform retrofits, upgrades, and equipment changeouts on existing substationsRead and interpret prints, one-lines, schematics, and construction drawingsEnsure adherence to safety standards and job site protocolsMentor and train junior technicians(Preferred) Assist with crew leadership and field coordinationQualifications5+ years of experience in substation construction (above-grade work)Strong working knowledge of high-voltage equipment installationExperience with SF6 breakers (including handling and gas procedures)Familiarity with substation drawings, schematics, and layoutsExperience with switchgear installation and testingWillingness to travel throughout Florida for project assignmentsAbility to work 4x10 schedule with overtime as neededStrong commitment to safety and quality workmanshipPreferred:Prior experience leading crews or acting as a lead technicianExperience in commissioning and testing activitiesOSHA certifications or other relevant safety trainingWhat We OfferCompetitive pay: Depends on skills and experienceConsistent overtime opportunitiesComprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, etc.)Travel-based project work with steady pipelineOpportunity to grow into leadership rolesWork on large-scale, high-voltage infrastructure projectsWhy Join Us?You won’t be stuck in one place—we build substations across Florida, giving you the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging and meaningful projects. If you take pride in building critical infrastructure and want to grow into a leadership role, we want to hear from you.