Journeyman Substation Electrician

Job overview

The Journeyman Substation Electrician role is onsite in Matheson, CO, with starting pay of $63.55 per hour. The position supports Xcel Energy's work to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective power to its customers. The electrician installs, inspects, repairs, and maintains high-voltage substation equipment and develops proficiency in safe operation and switching. The role contributes to reliable power delivery through skilled equipment maintenance, adherence to safety practices, and response to operational needs, including after-hours and weekend call-outs.

What you'll do

• Install, construct, inspect, repair, and maintain electrical substation equipment
• develop proficiency operating and switching high-voltage equipment
• obtain and verify clearances
• follow lockout/tagout procedures and company safety practices
• respond to after-hours and weekend call-outs
• travel extensively for extended periods as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

journeyman substation electrician

substation technician

high voltage

electrical maintenance

substation equipment

high-voltage switching

safety procedures

after-hours call-out

weekend call-out

extensive travel

matheson co

xcel energy

$63.55/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, pension, 401(k), vacation, holidays, personal leave, sick time, and volunteer paid time off.

Why this role

Requires journeyman-level substation experience and completion of an approved apprenticeship or equivalent; includes high-voltage switching and after-hours/weekend call-outs.

About the employer

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