Substation Electrician

Job overview

The Substation Electrician role is onsite at the Mankato Service Center in Mankato, MN. The posting states a starting wage of $63.31 per hour. The electrician supports Xcel Energy’s transmission and distribution facilities. The role constructs, inspects, repairs, and maintains substation equipment and supports safe operation of energized and de-energized systems. The work helps maintain reliable electrical service and includes after-hours and weekend callout response.

What you'll do

• Install, construct, inspect, repair, and maintain substation equipment, including transformers, switches, breakers, regulators, generators, motors, instrumentation, metering, controls, and wiring
• obtain and verify clearances
• switch high-voltage equipment
• and respond to emergency after-hours callouts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

substation electrician

electrical maintenance

transmission

distribution

high voltage

mankato mn

xcel energy

$63.31 per hour

journeyman lineman

class a driver’s license

after-hours callout

weekend callout

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• pension and 401(k)
• vacation, holidays, sick time, and additional days off
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires current Journeyman Lineman or Substation Electrician status, substation operations and maintenance experience, and a valid Minnesota Class A driver’s license.

About the employer

Xcel Energy is hiring for this role. Industry: Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities. Sector: 92.