High Voltage Electrician

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At Duke, we value the skills, experience, and perspectives that each individual brings to our workforce. As a High Voltage Electrical Distribution Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting safe, reliable, and efficient electrical distribution systems that serve Duke’s facilities and community. You’ll work hands-on in a collaborative environment where technical expertise, safety, and continuous learning are essential. This role calls for confidence, precision, and accountability when working with high-voltage systems and complex infrastructure.

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.
Received First Aid and CPR training.
Received training on the use of portable fire extinguisher.
Received training on fire safety.
Received training on OSHA standards for lockout/tagout procedures.
Received leadership training.
Must have 3 years of experience in a high voltage environment.
Basic knowledge of electricity and high-voltage circuit identification and application.
Familiarity with electrical equipment and component identification.
Understanding of manhole and duct bank safety.
Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and one-line diagrams.
Ability to troubleshoot street light circuits.
Proficiency in using a bucket truck, line truck, cable trailer, wire puller, and trencher.
Knowledge of lighting control installation.
Experience with cable pulling for power and telephone systems.
Ability to install street lighting equipment and duct banks.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance on electrical distribution equipment and circuits.

Nice To Haves

Ability to splice and terminate high-voltage cables.
Ability to install transformers, switches, and electrical meters.
Ability to test cables and high-voltage equipment.
Demonstrated leadership and ability to work effectively under pressure.
Knowledge of master switching procedures.
Training in multimeter and test equipment use.
Training in street light circuit installation.
Advanced safety training in high voltage, low voltage, and street lighting work.
Electrical license or department certification.
Six years of experience in a high-voltage environment.

Responsibilities

Install, modify, maintain, and repair high-voltage electrical equipment and circuits, including wire, conduits, ducts, transformers, switches, switchgear, and protective devices in facilities such as electrical substations, vaults, pole lines, underground systems, and related electrical distribution components.
Perform allied construction work, including installation of telephone vaults and conduits, pulling cables, trenching, and backfilling for street and traffic light installations.
Carry out duties related to the construction of underground duct systems, including excavation, placement of precast manholes or vaults, duct installation, concrete placement, shoring or sheeting, backfilling, and landscaping.
Conduct periodic preventive maintenance on electrical distribution equipment and associated circuits.
Provide technical guidance and direction to lower-level employees.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.