Job Description

Job Title: Substation Technician
Location: Rotational (reporting daily to a facility in the Carlsbad, MN area)
Schedule: Rotational – 2 weeks on / 1 week off
Hours & Overtime: 20–30 hours of overtime weekly at 1.5x pay rate

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Substation Technician to support, troubleshoot, assemble, and install power system equipment at a dedicated client site. This role offers consistent overtime, paid travel, per diem, lodging coverage, and the use of a company truck during assignments. You can live anywhere in the U.S., as long as you can work on the set rotational schedule. No engineering degree is required, and design work is not part of the role.

Key Duties

• Provide hands-on assembly, wiring, and installation of equipment within power distribution and transmission substations

• Troubleshoot and perform corrective actions on electrical systems and associated devices

• Conduct preventive maintenance and functional testing of protection, measurement, and power equipment

• Assist with fault identification, analysis, and resolution for electrical transmission and distribution systems

• Maintain and service key substation components, including power transformers, circuit breakers, and associated controls (hydraulic, spring, pneumatic)

• Verify operational readiness of safety and protection systems, alarms, and monitoring devices

What’s Provided

• Company-issued laptop and work truck for assignments

• Lodging and per diem during rotations

• 1.5x overtime pay for billable hours beyond 40 per week

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in substation operations, maintenance, or power distribution work

• Proficiency with electrical testing tools, fault diagnosis, and maintenance procedures

• Understanding of safety protocols and industry regulations for high-voltage systems

• Ability to work on a set rotational schedule and travel to site as required

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in the field