About this role
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy.
Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.
We anticipate the need for an Electric Substation Electrician/Technician
The starting rate of pay for this position is $63.55 hourly. Selection criteria will also include an interview and pre-employment written and hands-on testing that will take place at a company training facility.
Use your expertise and hands-on experience to build, repair and operate high voltage substations. Ensure that safe, reliable and cost-effective power is available for all of Xcel Energy's customers.
Summary
In this position, you will be required to:
- Install, construct, inspect, repair and maintain all electrical substation equipment such as: high voltage transformers, power circuit breakers and instrument transformers, structures, conductors, conduits, switches regulators, generators, motors, pumps, controls and other wiring.
- Quickly develop and demonstrate proficiency with Xcel Energy high voltage electrical equipment for safe operation and switching. Will be responsible to obtain and verify proper clearances and must have the ability to switch 345kv, 230kv, 115kv and all distribution high voltages. A working knowledge of lockout tag out policies and procedures will also be expected.
- Take the lead on learning, implementing and demonstrating key safety practices and procedures that follow Xcel energy's safety guidelines.
Required Qualifications
In this position, you will need to be self-motivated, work well on a team and have a positive attitude. You may work in a variety of weather conditions, at heights and within confined spaces. You will be expected to respond to after hours and weekend call-out and to travel extensively for extended periods of time.
- Successful applicants will have a High school diploma or GED and meet the following criteria:
- Must have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A. Or able to obtain within 6 months
- Must be a Journeyman level Substation Electrician who has completed an approved Substation Apprentice program or company approved equivalent program.
- Must have experience with operating and maintaining high voltage electrical substations.
- Basic knowledge of National Electric Code, FERC, Hazmat, OSHA regulations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to use an assortment of hand and power tools and electrical diagnostic equipment.
- Basic computer literacy and a familiarity with Microsoft Office products.
- Must live within 40 miles and 40 minutes of the Rush Creek O&M building
Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
Our Values
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Our Employee Commitments
- Work that makes a difference
- A team you can count of
- Opportunities to grow
- Rewards that help you thrive
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Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $63.55 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Personal Leave, Sick Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
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Deadline to Apply: 11/20/26
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