Substation Technician Jobs
Substation Technician jobs are open across electric utilities, independent power producers, and transmission cooperatives, from entry-level apprentice to senior and lead technician, with specializations in relay protection, SCADA systems, and high-voltage switching. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117945
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity
The Team
Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures.
- May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
- Proactively applies BV Quality Program to deliverables.
- Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
- Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency.
- Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
- May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables.
- Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
- Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
- Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
- May review the deliverables of others. May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
- May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.
- Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
- May support field activities. Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
- Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes .
- May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Certifications
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Competencies
Salary Plan
Job Grade
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $74,360.00 - $124,190.00
Nearest Major Market: Denver
Job Segment: Construction, Drafting, Electrical Engineering, CAD, Electrical, Engineering
Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.
As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.
Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 117945
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black & Veatch?
At Black & Veatch, you’ll be part of work that matters—designing, creating, and building the infrastructure communities rely on every day, from concept through execution.
We care about how the work gets done as much as what we build. Safety is built into every decision, and people look out for each other—speaking up, collaborating, and doing the right thing because it affects real lives.
You’ll work alongside teams solving complex challenges and turning ideas into solutions that perform in the real world—gaining hands-on experience across projects, technologies, and disciplines.
Ownership shows up in how we work. We take responsibility for outcomes, follow through on commitments, and take pride in what we deliver. As a 100% employee-owned company, employees share in the long-term success we build together.
With flexible ways of working and meaningful development opportunities, you’ll build a career you can be proud to stand behind.
The Opportunity
The Team
Black & Veatch Operations develops, deploys, and maintains global resources and capabilities that guide execution and process excellence across the organization. The foundation of Black & Veatch Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and BV policies and procedures.
- May review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of the required deliverables.
- Proactively applies BV Quality Program to deliverables.
- Demonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management efforts.
- Reviews design inputs in order to ensure consistency.
- Assists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the project.
- May apply basic engineering principles and established design practices in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables.
- Begins to apply judgment and make decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
- Capable of handling difficult technical assignments within an area of expertise and can provide technical guidance to other professionals.
- Performs design calculations, detailed material quantities and estimates, and records.
- May review the deliverables of others. May define work assignments and maintain schedules.
- May program control systems or participate in other plant start-up activities associated with a specialized area of expertise.
- Coordinates with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development.
- May support field activities. Focuses on the needs of internal clients while utilizing an understanding of external client's main interests and drivers.
- Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processes .
- May apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretation.
Management Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Certifications
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Competencies
Salary Plan
Job Grade
Black & Veatch endeavors to make www.bv.com/careers accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process because of a disability, please contact the Employee Relations Department at +1-913-359-1622 or via our accommodations request form. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. General inquiries about the status of applications will not be returned.
Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.
Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.
In accordance with local law, the following compensation range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition: $74,360.00 - $124,190.00
Nearest Major Market: Denver
Job Segment: Construction, Drafting, Electrical Engineering, CAD, Electrical, Engineering
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Who's Hiring
- Pike Corporation13
- Black & Veatch8
- EPS5
- MasTec Utility Services4
- Ampirical3
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Construction & Real Estate
- Government & Public Sector
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in substation technician jobs.
- Associate degree or vocational training in electrical technology or power systems
- Experience with protective relay testing, calibration, and troubleshooting
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and substation automation equipment
- Valid state electrical license or journeyman electrician credential
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction or general industry certification
- Ability to work in energized environments following NFPA 70E safety standards
Tips for Your Substation Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to voltage classes
List the specific voltage classes you've worked on, such as 69 kV, 138 kV, or 345 kV. Hiring managers screen for exact experience levels, and a resume that names your highest-voltage work gets past filters faster than one that says 'high voltage' generically.
Certify before applying to transmission roles
Many transmission-level postings require NERC reliability certifications or state electrical journeyman credentials before they'll advance your application. Check the posting's required versus preferred credentials and pursue any missing certifications your target roles list as required.
Target postings by equipment manufacturer
Utilities often specify relay and protection equipment brands in job descriptions. If you have hands-on experience with particular manufacturers' protective relays or control systems, search for those brand names alongside the job title to find openings where your background is a direct match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists substation technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for practical and written safety tests
Many utility employers include a written NFPA 70E or OSHA arc flash safety assessment and a hands-on switching demonstration as part of the technical screen. Refresh your knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures and energized equipment boundaries before your first interview round.
Negotiate your on-call structure, not just base pay
Substation technician offers often include standby pay, overtime premiums, and on-call rotation allowances that significantly change total compensation. During the offer stage, ask specifically about rotation frequency, callback minimums, and whether overtime is capped or unlimited.
Substation Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most substation technicians?
Pike Corporation, Black & Veatch, and EPS are hiring the most substation technicians right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Texas, and Kansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utilities undergoing grid modernization and transmission expansion projects are driving the bulk of current demand.
How many substation technician jobs are remote?
About 20% of substation technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most substation work. The sub-roles most likely to include remote flexibility are SCADA engineering, protection systems design, and technical documentation positions that sit adjacent to field technician work.
How do you become a substation technician?
Most substation technicians start with an associate degree or vocational certificate in electrical technology, then enter a utility apprenticeship or on-the-job training program focused on substation equipment. Building hands-on hours with protective relays, transformers, and switching equipment is essential. Earning an electrical journeyman license and NERC certifications strengthens your path into transmission-level roles.
Can you get hired as a substation technician with little experience?
Yes, some utilities hire entry-level candidates into apprenticeship programs that provide structured on-the-job training. Having a completed electrical technology program, military electrical experience, or industrial maintenance background makes your application competitive even without direct substation hours. Targeting cooperative utilities and municipal power authorities often yields more apprentice openings than investor-owned utilities.
What does the substation technician interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen covering your electrical background and certifications, followed by a technical interview that tests your knowledge of protective relay schemes, transformer operation, and switching procedures. Many employers then include a practical assessment or field demonstration. Final steps often involve a background check, drug screen, and medical clearance before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to substation technician jobs?
You can find and apply to substation technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your voltage experience, certifications, and location preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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