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Substation Operator

Job in Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22070, USA
Listing for: MasTec Advanced Technologies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
  • Energy/Power Generation
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Overview

Energy Erectors, Inc. (EEI) tackles terrain, technology, and timelines to construct transmission line projects up to 500 kV and has over 30 years of experience building substations and switchyards. With integrated in-house construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning capabilities, EEI has the experience and resources to deliver world-class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects. Areas of expertise include GIS and VAR compensators.

EEI's mission is to safely deliver the highest quality work, exceed client expectations, and relentlessly maintain a reputation for integrity.

Energy Erectors is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming.

Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Energy Erectors is a proud subsidiary of Mas Tec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. EEI is part of the Mas Tec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

The Substation Equipment Operator works on various equipment related projects building high voltage power lines and substations. This role supports the construction of new Substations as well as modifications, and upgrades of existing Substations.

Responsibilities
  • Work safely while assisting in new/existing construction and various tasks such as demolition, site preparation, excavating, back filling and landscaping, trenching, pole setting, cable labelling, and other substation related tasks such as construction clean-up.
  • Assist with installing transformer and transformer banks, bus structures and switch gear, lines (underground/overhead), ground grid, control buildings, and other related substation material tasks.
  • Will work with man baskets, skid steers, shovels, compactors, backhoes and other industry equipment.
  • Frequently work around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care.
  • Maintain company tools in good working order.
  • Understands and complies with the Company s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
  • Other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Obtain and maintain a valid State Class C driver s license.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work on ladders and hydraulic lifts.
  • Ability to learn how to operate construction equipment and use hand tools.
  • Ability to work within a physically demanding work environment.
  • Physical activity including extended periods of standing and walking, frequent sitting, kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, stopping and climbing.
  • Work is primarily performed both indoor and outdoor environments in all/extreme weather conditions.
  • OSHA 10.
Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. It requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and twisting. Working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind, is expected. The role is physically active, with lifting up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at various distances, precise hand-eye coordination, and color distinction are required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. Mas Tec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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