Substation Wireman

Job Title: Substation Protection & Controls Wireman

Job Description

This role focuses on installing, wiring, and supporting protection and control systems within utility substations across Colorado and the Texas/Oklahoma panhandle and southeastern New Mexico regions. The Substation Protection & Controls Wireman works in both greenfield and brownfield substations at various stages of energization, performing precise control wiring, panel wiring, and point-to-point wiring on low-voltage conductors. This position offers a clear pathway to more technical and higher-paying roles such as pre-commissioning agent or commissioning agent.

Responsibilities

• Install and wire protection and control systems in utility substations, including both greenfield and brownfield sites.
• Perform point-to-point control wiring on substation equipment, relay panels, and control panels using #10 AWG and smaller conductors.
• Read, interpret, and follow schematics and wiring diagrams independently to complete wiring and installation tasks accurately.
• Support protection and controls installation work, including panel wiring, low-voltage wiring, and electrical assembly activities.
• Work safely and effectively in energized and non-energized substation environments, following all site procedures and safety practices.
• Travel to and work at various project sites, primarily throughout Colorado and within the Texas/Oklahoma panhandle and southeastern New Mexico service areas.
• Remain on-site for extended periods, typically several months at a single location, to support ongoing substation projects.
• Stand for long periods and work in awkward positions as needed to complete wiring and installation tasks in the field.
• Collaborate with field teams, technicians, and commissioning personnel to ensure protection and control systems are installed correctly and ready for testing and commissioning.
• Document work performed as required by project standards and communicate progress or issues to project leadership.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on control wiring experience specifically in substation protection and controls (not general electrical or residential).
• Proven ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams independently.
• Experience wiring #10 AWG and smaller conductors in control and low-voltage applications.
• Demonstrated experience with control wiring in environments such as HVAC controls, panel shop wiring, fire alarm wiring, PLC wiring, or solar and wind control wiring.
• Comfort working in greenfield and brownfield substation environments at various stages of energization.
• Ability to work long on-site days (typically 10-hour shifts), including standing for extended periods and working in awkward positions.
• Willingness and ability to be on-site five days per week, often at the same location for several months.
• Background or familiarity with substation, electrical, electrical engineering, utility distribution, and substation design concepts.
• Residence or ability to regularly work within Colorado and/or the Texas/Oklahoma panhandle and southeastern New Mexico regions.
• Control wiring experience in substation protection and controls over multiple years (as implied by the requirement for significant hands-on experience).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC controls wiring, providing a strong foundation in low-voltage control circuits.
• Panel shop wiring experience, including building and wiring control panels in a shop or field environment.
• Fire alarm wiring experience, especially with low-voltage, point-to-point control wiring.
• PLC wiring experience, including wiring input/output devices and control circuits.
• Experience with solar and wind control wiring, particularly in utility or industrial environments.
• Residence in the Texas/Oklahoma panhandle or southeastern New Mexico is preferred.
• Willingness to relocate or travel regularly within the defined service areas; relocation support may be considered for highly qualified candidates.
• Eligibility for potential sign-on incentives may be considered for candidates who meet or exceed all core requirements.
• Motivation to advance into more technical roles such as pre-commissioning agent or commissioning agent.

Work Environment

The Substation Protection & Controls Wireman works primarily in field-based environments within utility substations. Assignments include both greenfield and brownfield substations at various stages of energization, requiring consistent adherence to safety procedures and comfort working around high-voltage equipment. Typical schedules are structured as five days per week with 10-hour days, and projects often last several months at a single site. Work is performed mostly outdoors or in substation control buildings, involving prolonged standing, working in awkward positions, and handling low-voltage control conductors such as #10 AWG and smaller. The role uses tools and practices common to substation, electrical, and utility distribution environments, and offers a clear progression path into more technical and higher-paying positions such as pre-commissioning and commissioning roles.

This is a Contract position based out of Amarillo, TX.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Amarillo,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.

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Salary : $25 - $50