Substation construction jobs

Project Manager - Substations

Michels Corporation · Posted Nov 9, 2026

Open

Syracuse, New York, United States
Full-time
$82K–$193K per year
5+ years

Project Manager - Substations

Michels Corporation · Posted Nov 9, 2026

Open

Syracuse, New York, United States
Full-time
$82K–$193K per year
5+ years

Substation Engineer

Primoris Services Corporation · Posted Oct 14, 2026

Open

Remote, United States
Remote
Full-time
5+ years

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Lead engineering and design of utility substations, including electrical and physical design, project deliverables, specifications, and site visits.

Compensation

Competitive compensation paid weekly.

Responsibilities

Apply sound knowledge of utility substation designs and standards
Provide electrical design for relay upgrades, breaker additions, transformer replacements, RTU installations, and new substations
Provide physical design for bus additions, new equipment installations, and new substations
Create project deliverables: develop scope definitions, estimates, and schedules
Prepare specifications and material lists

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Skills

Substation design Substation construction Electrical engineering codes Scheduling software Spreadsheet programs QA/QC for design packages

Senior Associate, Electrical Engineering (Transmission Line & Substation)

Vena Group · Posted Jun 16, 2026

Open

Pangasinan, Philippines
Associate
5–10 years

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The TLSS Specialist will work closely with the Lasso Construction Team, Technical Services Team, BD Team, HSSE Team and other external stakeholders such as consultants and EPC contractors to oversee the construction, QA/QC/HSSE compliance monitoring, punch-listing, test and commissioning of Lasso substation and transmission line including the necessary substation expansion at NGCP Bolo 500kV SS.

Responsibilities

HSSE management: follow Project Company's HSSE performance in coordination with site HSE Manager in order to analyse periodically EPC Contractors implementation of HSSE management
Carry out inspection and check for all quality-related procedures in the construction of the HV Facility and ensures activity at the site are as per approved method statement and inspection test plan.
Accountable for the quality and workmanship of every activity related to the substation, transmission line, secondary control and protection system, AC/DC system, and grounding installation.
Supervise the effective implementation of tests procedure, inspection schedules and ensure adherence to all procedures and coordinate with various teams to perform quality check and audit on processes.
Review the quality of all materials at the manufacturing site and construction side to ensure compliance with project technical specification.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Registered Electrical Engineer required)

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Supervisor NG Substation

Bechtel Corporation · Posted Nov 9, 2026

Open

Dhalm, Saudi Arabia
On-site
Full-time
8–14 years

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Electrical Supervisor responsible for organizing and monitoring subcontractor electrical construction activities for the NG Substation.

Responsibilities

Provide field supervision for safe installation, inspection, testing, pre-commissioning, and turnover of the NG Substation and associated electrical systems.
Lead and coordinate installation of power transformers, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, motor control centers, protection and control panels, station service systems, battery chargers, DC systems, UPS systems, and auxiliary equipment.
Supervise construction of grounding and lightning protection systems, cable trenches, ducts, conduits, cable tray, raceways, supports, and equipment bonding.
Coordinate pulling, dressing, glanding, terminating, identification, and testing of power, control, instrumentation, communication, and fiber-optic cables.
Verify equipment setting, alignment, anchorage, clearances, access, preservation, environmental protection, and compliance with manufacturer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Skills

substation construction power distribution grounding

3948 - Substation - Leadman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies · Posted Nov 6, 2026

Open

Duncan, Oklahoma, United States
Full-time

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Leadman responsible for planning, installing, testing, and maintaining high voltage substation components and leading a crew of craft workers.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate substation construction activities
Lead and supervise craft workers
Ensure safety compliance and zero injury
Create and execute weekly schedules
Review crew timecards

Requirements

Nice to have: NCCER Electrician
Nice to have: NCCER Carpenter
Nice to have: NCCER Concrete Finisher
Nice to have: NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations
Nice to have: NCCER Rigging

Skills

Substation construction High voltage electrical Civil engineering Fabrication Rebar placement Concrete work Safety procedures Leadership

Safety Advisor

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies · Posted Nov 5, 2026

Open

Charleston, North Carolina, United States
On-site
Contract · Mid
$50–$54 per hour
3–5 years

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Field-based Safety Advisor supporting substation construction projects and worksites in the Charleston region.

Responsibilities

Promote and demonstrate Forbes Bros' core value of WE WORK SAFE
Provide practical health and safety guidance to field employees, Foremen and Supervisors
Conduct and support hazard assessments, workplace inspections, incident investigations and compliance reviews
Develop, review and implement Job Safety Analysis (JSA), safe work procedures, and hazard assessments
Work with clients and project teams to develop and maintain Project Safety Plans and Hazard/Risk Registries

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Nice to have: Quality Control (QC)
Nice to have: quality assurance
Nice to have: Journeyman Lineman
Nice to have: Apprentice Lineman

Skills

HSE experience electrical utility construction substation construction high-voltage environments

Sr. Substation Wireman

POWERX Edge · Posted Nov 5, 2026

Open

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Senior
Competitive Pay
2–4 years

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The Sr. Substation Wireman performs the installation, wiring, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment in substations with a high degree of independence and technical proficiency.

Responsibilities

Read, interpret, and work independently from electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
Manage material inventory, tools, and documentation required for substation wiring projects.
Perform installation of substation wiring and equipment with minimal supervision, assisting the crew leader as needed.
Participate in all aspects of commissioning work for dedicated projects with electrical/mechanical crews.
Install and terminate control, power, and communication cables for substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, control panels, and relays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; completion of a certified electrical apprenticeship is preferred.
Nice to have: Certified electrical apprenticeship
Nice to have: Experience with power utilities

Skills

Electrical wiring Substation construction SCADA RTU

Operations Manager

N G Bailey · Posted Nov 5, 2026

Open

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom +1 more
Hybrid
Full-time · Senior
Visa sponsorship

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Lead the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of operational activities across the region and oversee projects for SP Energy Networks.

Locations (2)

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Scotland, United Kingdom

Compensation

Package: Competitive salary + Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of operational activities across the region
Take primary operational responsibility for the delivery of projects and programmes for SPEN
Oversee projects ranging from LV distribution works through to 400kV transmission infrastructure
Lead delivery across secondary substations, primary substations and grid sites, including construction, refurbishment, replacement and associated infrastructure works
Provide appropriate operational oversight of overhead line and underground cable activities

Requirements

Transmission/Substation Project Manager

Aspen Technical Staffing, Inc · Posted Oct 29, 2026

Open

Akron, Ohio, United States
On-site
Contract · Manager
5+ years

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Lead and manage transmission and substation projects across multiple states, overseeing planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and construction activities.

Responsibilities

Manage 10–20 transmission, substation, and communications projects from inception to completion
Develop project scopes, execution plans, budgets, schedules, and construction strategies
Coordinate outage planning, construction sequencing, equipment procurement, and permitting
Prepare construction RFP packages and evaluate contractor proposals
Lead pre-construction meetings, project progress reviews, and coordination with contractors and stakeholders

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Nice to have: PMP certification

Skills

Project management High-voltage transmission line construction Substation construction Brownfield construction Primavera P6 scheduling