Journeyman Electrician - Substation Construction

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow?  A  position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

We anticipate the need for one or more Journeyman Electrician(s) - Substation Construction. Offices are located at the Maple Grove Service Center. The starting rate of pay for this Journeyman position will be $66.86. This position will be posted for 10 Working Days from April 27, 2026, to May 8, 2026. 

The Company will have the sole right of selectivity. 

  

Bargaining and non-bargaining employees may apply for this vacancy. Please verify that your education and/or experience meets the minimum requirements listed below. Please do not apply if you do not possess the requirements. 

  

Responsibilities 

• Perform duties of electrician classification involving substation construction, which includes structural and electrical equipment installations and control house wiring. 

• Work on substation construction projects in MN, WI, SD, ND, and MI. 

• The construction projects may require extensive work within generation/nuclear generation facilities and outdoors. 

• Work out of town for extended periods of time. 

• Some after-hours emergency callouts.  
    

Minimum Requirements 

• High School diploma or GED. 

• Must currently have a Journeyman Lineman or Electrician (State Licensed) certificate. 

• Must have thorough knowledge of substation equipment, design standards, safety procedures, operating, switching, and grounding procedures. 

• Must be able read schematic diagrams, electrical diagrams, metering diagrams, and equipment operation and maintenance manuals. 

• Possess valid driver's license. 

• Physically capable of lifting and carrying construction and testing equipment. 

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $66.86 per hour

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Additional days off, 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.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply: 05/08/26

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