High Voltage Electrician

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

Be You.

At Duke, we value the skills, experience, and perspectives that each individual brings to our workforce. As a High Voltage Electrical Distribution Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting safe, reliable, and efficient electrical distribution systems that serve Duke’s facilities and community. You’ll work hands-on in a collaborative environment where technical expertise, safety, and continuous learning are essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Received First Aid and CPR training.
• Received training on the use of portable fire extinguisher.
• Received training on fire safety.
• Received training on OSHA standards for lockout/tagout procedures.
• Received leadership training.
  
  

Experience

Must have 3 years of experience in a high voltage environment. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Be Bold.

This role calls for confidence, precision, and accountability when working with high-voltage systems and complex infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Install, modify, maintain, and repair high-voltage electrical equipment and circuits, including wire, conduits, ducts, transformers, switches, switchgear, and protective devices in facilities such as electrical substations, vaults, pole lines, underground systems, and related electrical distribution components.
• Perform allied construction work, including installation of telephone vaults and conduits, pulling cables, trenching, and backfilling for street and traffic light installations.
• Carry out duties related to the construction of underground duct systems, including excavation, placement of precast manholes or vaults, duct installation, concrete placement, shoring or sheeting, backfilling, and landscaping.
• Conduct periodic preventive maintenance on electrical distribution equipment and associated circuits.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to lower-level employees.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

Skills & Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of electricity and high-voltage circuit identification and application.
• Familiarity with electrical equipment and component identification.
• Understanding of manhole and duct bank safety.
• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and one-line diagrams.
• Ability to troubleshoot street light circuits.
• Proficiency in using a bucket truck, line truck, cable trailer, wire puller, and trencher.
• Knowledge of lighting control installation.
• Experience with cable pulling for power and telephone systems.
• Ability to install street lighting equipment and duct banks.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on electrical distribution equipment and circuits.
  
  

Choose Duke.

At Duke, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find a career built on safety, teamwork, and professional growth. We invest in our employees through training, advancement opportunities, and a shared commitment to excellence in service and infrastructure.

Path To The Next Level

• Ability to splice and terminate high-voltage cables.
• Ability to install transformers, switches, and electrical meters.
• Ability to test cables and high-voltage equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Knowledge of master switching procedures.
• Training in multimeter and test equipment use.
• Training in street light circuit installation.
• Advanced safety training in high voltage, low voltage, and street lighting work.
• Electrical license or department certification.
• Six years of experience in a high-voltage environment.
  
  

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help keep Duke powered safely, reliably, and efficiently—today and into the future

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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