Journeyman Electrician | Substation Controls (Rigid Conduit Required)

Journeyman Electrician – Substation Controls | Rigid Conduit Required | Power Generation Experience Preferred
Location: Rochester, NY
Pay: $40–$55/hour depending on experience, plus prevailing wage opportunities
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced Journeyman Electrician for work supporting industrial electrical and substation projects in the Rochester, NY area. This position focuses on the installation, maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical control systems within medium-voltage substations and related industrial environments.
Rigid conduit experience is required. Experience working in power generation, natural gas power generation, or electrical substations is strongly preferred.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair substation electrical and control systems
Install and work with rigid conduit, including bending and threading using both hand and power equipment
Install and maintain protective relays, SCADA systems, RTUs, control panels, meters, instrumentation, and associated wiring
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals
Perform inspections, testing, and calibration of electrical control equipment
Diagnose electrical and control system malfunctions
Repair or replace defective equipment and components
Perform project layout and underground service layout
Maintain accurate work orders and project documentation
Follow all OSHA, lockout/tagout, site-specific, and company safety requirements
Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency response when required
Assist with coordinating and directing small crews as needed
Required Qualifications
Journeyman-level electrical experience
Strong rigid conduit experience is required
Experience with conduit bending and threading using hand and power equipment
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and electrical drawings
Mechanical aptitude and project layout experience
Experience with electrical building services and underground services
Basic computer skills
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to plan work, prioritize tasks, troubleshoot problems, and work within project schedules
Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
Preferred Experience
Electrical substation construction or maintenance
Power generation facilities
Natural gas power generation facilities
Medium-voltage electrical systems
Substation controls, protective relays, SCADA, RTUs, and control wiring
Leading or managing a small electrical crew
Any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully completing required pre-employment screening, which may include a DOT physical, drug screening, background check, and driver's license check.
This is a full-time, non-management position.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No