Substation Journeyman

Position Summary:

A Substation Journeyman performs highly skilled, journeyman-level electrical work in the operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of high voltage electric substations, and other related electrical and mechanical equipment associated with high voltage electric substations. This position works at various locations.


Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified Individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions considering business necessity.

Essential Functions:

• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair, testing, adjusting and troubleshooting work of substation equipment/systems which includes, but is not limited to, work involving the following:
  • Concrete Foundations, ground grids, and steel erection
  • Buswork (High and Low Voltage)
  • Airbreak / Hookstick Switches
  • Control Cable
  • Terminations (High / Low Voltage)
  • Control Buildings
  • Conduit and duck banks
  • Capacitor bank installations 23kv- 230 kv
  • Transformers, regulators and circuit breakers
  • Circuit Switchers, motor-operated and manual switches
• During installation and or maintenance, trouble shoot and correct malfunctions of all substation equipment.
• Safe operation of all company and related construction equipment used for substation, transmission, and distribution line construction.
• Follow company and industry safety protocols within the construction of substations.
• Any other tasks as directed.
• Responsible for maintaining Company vehicles, test equipment and tools in good working conditions
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.

Other Requirements:

• 5 yrs of related experience and training.
• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Work is performed outside and includes exposure to extreme cold, heat inclement weather & noise.
• Willing to work in various locations across the state/country and for extended periods, when required.
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.
• CDL is not required but a plus; Valid Driver's license required
• Willing to submit and pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to perform all assigned tasks in a safe and effective manner
• Ability to understand and communicate information and work in a team environment
• Able to stoop, kneel, crouch, dig, climb and reach
• Able to lift, carry and place heavy objects
• Must have acceptable MVR
• We participate in E-Verify

Required Physical Demands:

This role does require the physical ability to climb, bend stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and repetitive motions.

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position


0 (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hours/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hours/day)


C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Physical Demands C Lift/Carry

Stand C 10 lbs. or less C

Walk C 11-20 lbs. F

Sit O 21-50 lbs. O

Manually Manipulate F 50+ lbs. N

Reach Outward F

Reach Over Shoulder F

Climb O Push/Pull

Crawl O 12 lbs. or less F

Squat or Kneel F 13-25 lbs. F

Bend F 26-40 lbs. O

Speak C 40+ lbs. O


Other Physical Requirements:

• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - rubber gloves/sleeves, hard hats, safety glasses, goggles, shields, face masks
• Sense of Balance
• Ability to sustain awkward positions/posture

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this Job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.


Power Corporation of America/Southeast Power Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.