Job Summary
We are seeking highly experienced Journeyman Electricians, Power System Electricians, and Substation Technicians from Canada to support high-voltage construction projects throughout the United States.
We are specifically looking for personnel with a strong background in high-voltage substation construction and Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS/GIB) installation. Candidates with hands-on experience assembling, installing, aligning, inspecting, and supporting the commissioning of GIS equipment are strongly preferred.
Selected personnel will support major greenfield and brownfield high-voltage projects throughout the U.S. and must be willing to travel or relocate based on project requirements.
Qualified candidates may be eligible to work in the United States under an applicable employer-sponsored (E-2) work authorization program, subject to individual eligibility and approval.
Candidates with significant Gas Insulated Switchgear experience will receive priority consideration.
U.S. Work Authorization
RokPower is recruiting qualified Canadian electrical professionals for project assignments in the United States.
Candidates must be able to satisfy all applicable U.S. immigration and work-authorization requirements. Eligibility will be reviewed individually, and employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining the required authorization to work in the United States.
Primary Responsibilities
Depending on project requirements, responsibilities may include:
- Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment drawings, and construction documents
- Installation, assembly, upgrades, and maintenance of high-voltage substation equipment in both greenfield and brownfield environments
- Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and Gas Insulated Bus (GIB) installation
- Installation of circuit breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, surge arresters, and associated high-voltage equipment
- Installation and connection of primary bus and conductor systems
- Installation of secondary components such as Local Control Cabinets (LCCs), control panels, disconnects, and junction boxes
- Control cable installation, termination, wiring, and verification
- Installation of below grade components such as ground grids, conduits, and cable systems
- Supporting equipment testing, functional verification, commissioning, and OEM activities
- Maintaining strict housekeeping, cleanliness, quality, and foreign-material-control requirements associated with GIS installation
- Working closely with field supervision, OEM representatives, engineers, quality personnel, and project management
- Performing all work in accordance with project safety requirements, quality standards, manufacturer requirements, and approved construction procedures
Required Qualifications
Candidates should have:
- Journeyman Electrician, Power System Electrician, Substation Technician, or equivalent electrical trade qualification
- Significant hands-on experience in high-voltage substation construction
- Significant hands-on experience with gas insulated systems
- Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical equipment and substation construction practices
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, one-lines, layouts, and manufacturer drawings
- Strong understanding of electrical theory and high voltage construction safety, quality, and electrical work practices
- Ability to operate construction equipment such as skid steers, forklifts, and manlifts
- Ability to work effectively as part of a specialized construction crew
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to legally enter the United States
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States
- Ability to work extended schedules, overtime, weekends, and project rotations when required
- Strong spoken and written English communication skills
- Experience with substation control wiring, including both field wiring and control house wiring.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting wiring schematics, elementary diagrams, and substation construction drawings.
- Ability to install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot control circuits in energized utility environments
Application question(s):
Completion of the following prescreen questions is required to be considered for this role. Please answer all questions as thoroughly as possible, as responses will be used to determine eligibility for next steps in the interview process.
Substation Experience
Please describe your work experience related to high voltage electrical substations. Include details on any experience you have with:
- Greenfield Construction
- Brownfield Upgrades
- Secondary systems, wiring, and control buildings
- Gas insulated systems
- STATCOM/SVC facilities
- High-voltage transformers
- Renewable energy interconnections
- Civil work or foundations
- Testing and commissioning
Industry Experience
How many total years of experience do you have working in the high voltage electrical or power utility industry?
☐ Less than 3 years
☐ 3–5 years
☐ 6–10 years
☐ 10+ years
Travel and Relocation
This role requires travel and/or relocation based on project needs throughout the United States. Are you comfortable with this requirement? Please explain any limitations, if applicable.
Are you fluent in spoken and written English?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Do you hold a Journeyman Lineman, PTL, IBEW, NCCO or equivalent certification?
If yes, please describe the types of drawings you regularly work with (for example: wiring diagrams, schematics, protection and control drawings, layout drawings).
Please briefly explain your roles in recent projects you have completed.
Contact Information - Please confirm the best phone number and email address to reach you.
Pay: $50.00-$70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Completion of the following prescreen questions is required to be considered for this role. Please answer all questions as thoroughly as possible, as responses will be used to determine eligibility for next steps in the interview process.
Substation Experience
Please describe your work experience related to high voltage electrical substations. Include details on any experience you have with:
- Primary systems
- Secondary systems
- Civil work or foundations
- Testing and commissioning
- Industry Experience
How many total years of experience do you have working in the high voltage electrical or power utility industry?
☐ Less than 3 years
☐ 3–5 years
☐ 6–10 years
☐ 10+ years
This role requires travel and/or relocation based on project needs in Texas and Oklahoma.
Are you comfortable with this requirement? Please explain any limitations, if applicable.
- Are you able to legally cross into the United States?
☐ Yes
☐ No
- Do you have any criminal convictions within the last seven years?
☐ Yes
☐ No
- Do you hold a valid driver’s license?
☐ Yes
☐ No
- Are you fluent in spoken and written English?
☐ Yes
☐ No
- Are you willing to pay for your travel to the US for this opportunity?
☐ Yes
☐ No
- Do you hold a Journeyman Lineman, PTL, IBEW, NCCO or equivalent certification?
- High Voltage Electrical Drawings - Do you have experience reading and interpreting high voltage electrical drawings and schematics?
☐ Yes
☐ No
If yes, please describe the types of drawings you regularly work with (for example: wiring diagrams, schematics, protection and control drawings, layout drawings).
- Control Building Experience - Do you have experience working inside substation control buildings?
☐ Yes
☐ No
If yes, please describe the specific tasks you have performed (for example: panel installation, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning support).
- Project Type Experience - Please indicate the types of substation projects you have worked on:
☐ Greenfield construction (new substations)
☐ Brownfield upgrades (existing substations)
☐ Both
If selected, please briefly explain your role in these projects.
- Contact Information - Please confirm the best phone number and email address to reach you.
Work Location: In person
