Lineman Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Journeyman-level experience as an Electrician or Lineman, with completion of a recognized apprenticeship program or equivalent documented training and experience.
• Experience in electrical construction involving medium- and high-voltage systems.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following: transmission and distribution infrastructure; electrical substations and switchyards; power transformers and high-voltage equipment; utility grid connections and interconnection projects; or industrial power systems or mission-critical/data center electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and construction specifications.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety practices and applicable industry standards.
• Ability to work outdoors, at heights when required, and in active construction environments.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding construction activities.
• Ability to work onsite in Brownsville, Texas.
• Possession of any applicable Texas electrical license required for the assigned work.
• Ability to meet the specific Journeyman Electrician or Journeyman Lineman qualifications applicable to the scope of work.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of electrical construction experience, preferably on utility-scale or high-voltage projects.
• Experience working on substations, transmission lines, or power infrastructure rated 69 kV and above.
• Experience with transformer installation, buswork, switchgear, breakers, and high-voltage cable terminations.
• Experience supporting EPC contractors, electric utilities, or major industrial construction projects.
• Familiarity with electrical testing, commissioning, and energization procedures.
• OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E, or other relevant safety training.
• Experience working on large-scale data centers, renewable energy facilities, or power generation projects.
• Willingness to work overtime or extended project schedules as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, maintain, and repair medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment and infrastructure.
• Support construction of electrical substations, transmission systems, switchyards, and utility grid interconnections.
• Install and connect power transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, buswork, grounding systems, and related equipment.
• Perform electrical installation, cable pulling, terminations, conduit installation, and equipment connections.
• Assist with installation and integration of electrical infrastructure for data centers, industrial facilities, and large-scale power projects.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, construction plans, and technical specifications.
• Perform work on overhead or underground electrical systems according to trade qualifications and project requirements.
• Support electrical testing, inspections, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Operate appropriate tools, equipment, lifts, and machinery in accordance with safety procedures and required certifications.
• Coordinate with construction supervisors, engineers, and other trades to achieve project milestones.
• Follow OSHA, NFPA 70E, applicable electrical codes, and high-voltage safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and grounding requirements.
• Follow site-specific safety requirements and use appropriate personal protective equipment.