Substation Electrician - Sioux Falls, SD

Xcel Energy•Sioux Falls, SD

21h•$57

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. We anticipate the need for one Substation Electrician to be located at the Sioux Falls Service Center, in Sioux Falls, SD. The starting wage rate for this position will be $57.22 per hour (2025 rate) according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position will be posted for 10 working days from February 25, 2026, to March 10, 2026. Requires worker to construct, maintain, and operate facilities and equipment that relates to energized and de-energized distribution and transmission station equipment. Applicant must be self-motivated, work well with others, have a positive attitude and be committed to working safely. The applicant will be expected to respond to callout after normal work hours and weekends. The applicant will also be required to obtain knowledge on Company related software to complete their daily tasks. Applicant will be responsible for installing, constructing, inspecting, repairing and maintaining all electrical substation equipment such as: Cap banks, high voltage transformers, structures, conductors, conduits, switches, power circuit breakers, regulators, generators, motors, pumps, instrumentation, metering, control and other wiring. Individual will be responsible for obtaining and verifying proper clearances and be able to switch 345kv, 230kv, 115kv, and all distribution high voltages. Must have basic knowledge of National Electric Code, FERC, Hazmat, OSHA regulations. This list is not meant to be all inclusive list.

Requirements

Must currently be a Journeyman Lineman or Substation electrician.
Must have experience in Substation Operations and Maintenance
Must have a valid Minnesota class "A" driver's license
Must live within 20 miles of worksite or able to move within the next 6 months
Requires participation in emergency after hour callout
Demonstrates commitment to work productively and safely
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Required to complete training and check offs on pertinent equipment
Must have basic knowledge of National Electric Code, FERC, Hazmat, OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

Construct, maintain, and operate facilities and equipment that relates to energized and de-energized distribution and transmission station equipment.
Respond to callout after normal work hours and weekends.
Obtain knowledge on Company related software to complete their daily tasks.
Installing, constructing, inspecting, repairing and maintaining all electrical substation equipment such as: Cap banks, high voltage transformers, structures, conductors, conduits, switches, power circuit breakers, regulators, generators, motors, pumps, instrumentation, metering, control and other wiring.
Obtaining and verifying proper clearances and be able to switch 345kv, 230kv, 115kv, and all distribution high voltages.