Senior Electrical Substation Technician - Albuquerque NM
Job Description
The opportunity
Are you a seasoned substation professional who thrives in hands-on, high-impact environments? Join Hitachi Energy as a Senior Electrical Substation Technician, where your expertise will play a critical role in maintaining and operating high-voltage infrastructure that supports the reliable transmission of power.
In this site-based role (location, Albuquerque NM) , you'll work at a high-voltage substation facility, including an HVDC power transfer station, where safety, precision, and technical excellence come first. You'll be trusted to independently execute complex switching, grounding, testing, and troubleshooting activities while working with advanced electrical and digital control systems.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy in the field, takes pride in technical craftsmanship, and wants to contribute to projects that directly support the energy transition. You'll collaborate closely with operations and engineering teams, support commissioning and outage activities, and help ensure substations operate safely and reliably every day. Competitive compensation, premium time opportunities, and a stable full-time schedule make this an attractive next step for experienced technicians ready to grow with a global energy leader.
How you'll make an impact
Maintain and repair high-voltage substation equipment
Perform independent high-voltage switching and grounding
Conduct electrical testing to NETA standards
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control system issues
Operate and support digital control and power transfer systems
Interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring drawings
Support commissioning, maintenance, and outage activities
Champion safety and ensure compliance with NFPA 70E and site rules
Your background
10+ years of hands-on substation maintenance experience
NETA Level II+ or NICET Level II+ certification
NFPA 70E qualification
Proven experience with arc-flash PPE, testing equipment, and grounding plans
Comfort working full time on site, with occasional weekend work
Technical training, trade school, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience
More about us
At Hitachi Energy, you'll contribute to a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system
We offer strong career growth, technical development, and global project exposure
You'll join an inclusive, safety-driven culture that values expertise and lifelong learning
Location - Albuquerque, NM -
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