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. 

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