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North Georgia EMC

Substation Technician

Dalton, GA · On-site

Supervisor, Substation Maintenance Department: Power Delivery Purpose: To provide support services in processing, maintaining, repairing and testing substation equipment to ensure safe and proper ...

Pike Corporation

Substation Foreman

Marietta, GA · On-site

The Substation Foreman is responsible for the supervision, assignment and coordination of the ... Responsible for maintaining Company vehicles, test equipment and tools in good working conditions

Pike Corporation

Substation Foreman

Marietta, GA · On-site

The Substation Foreman is responsible for the supervision, assignment and coordination of the ... Responsible for maintaining Company vehicles, test equipment and tools in good working conditions

Quanta Services

Designer - Substation

Atlanta, GA · On-site

... conduct maintenance on and construct projects. Our turnkey service capabilities provide our ... The Designer - Substation is responsible for supporting substation design projects across the QISG ...

Pike Corporation

Substation Technician A

Monroe, GA · On-site

Substation Technician- A is a non-exempt position in the construction, maintenance and repair of substation equipment / systems. Substation Technician- A has a 6-8 year continuous working knowledge ...

Pike Corporation

Substation Technician B

Monroe, GA · On-site

Substation Technician -B is a non-exempt position in the construction, maintenance and repair of substation equipment / systems. Substation Technician- B has a 4-6 year continuous working knowledge ...

Pike Corporation

Substation Technician B

Monroe, GA

Substation Technician -B is a non-exempt position in the construction, maintenance and repair of substation equipment / systems. Substation Technician- B has a 4-6 year continuous working knowledge ...

Pike Corporation

Substation Technician A

Monroe, GA · On-site

Substation Technician- A is a non-exempt position in the construction, maintenance and repair of substation equipment / systems. Substation Technician- A has a 6-8 year continuous working knowledge ...

WSP

Experienced Substation Physical Engineer

Duluth, GA · On-site

$90K - $115K/yr

Maintain established quality control procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance ... Demonstrated experience supporting substation physical design deliverables such as general ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for substation maintenance in Georgia is $33.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.60 and $37.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is substation maintenance?

A Substation Maintenance job involves inspecting, testing, repairing, and maintaining electrical substations to ensure reliable power distribution. Workers in this role handle equipment like transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear, performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting faults. They follow safety protocols to minimize risks and often work in various weather conditions. Strong electrical knowledge and technical skills are essential for this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in substation maintenance?

Substation Maintenance professionals are responsible for inspecting, testing, and repairing electrical equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers, and protective relays within power substations. Their daily activities often include performing preventive maintenance, ensuring all safety protocols are followed, documenting inspection results, and responding to any reported faults or outages. They may work independently or as part of a small team, collaborating closely with engineers and system operators to ensure uninterrupted power delivery. This hands-on role often involves both indoor and outdoor work, sometimes requiring shift or on-call duties to address emergencies promptly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in substation maintenance, and why are they important?

To excel in Substation Maintenance, you should have a solid understanding of electrical systems, troubleshooting skills, and a background in electrical or power technology, often supported by a relevant technical diploma or certification. Familiarity with relay testing equipment, SCADA systems, and OSHA safety standards is typically required, along with certifications such as NETA or relevant journeyman licenses. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork skills are also valuable in this role. These skills ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in maintaining critical power infrastructure.

How hard is it to become a substation maintenance technician?

Becoming a substation maintenance technician typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent, along with technical training or an apprenticeship in electrical systems. The job involves understanding complex electrical equipment, safety protocols, and often requires certifications such as OSHA or NFPA 70E; experience with tools and troubleshooting is also important.

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Infographic showing various Substation Maintenance job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,234 per year, or $33.8 per hour.

Operations & Maintenance Substation Specialist

Black & Veatch

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Black & Veatch rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 449 rated engineering

Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 113193 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life.


At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

The O&M Substation specialist is responsible for providing technical support to the substation O&M program, and general technical support to all O&M services. The role has two primary goals, the first, to provide technical support to substation efforts including maintenance planning and estimation. The second is to provide rapid technical support in emergency field settings, including coordinating and driving responses to emergency situations in coordination with the project manager. Ancillary duties include electrical and controls technical support and estimating support to other O&M services including solar generation and battery energy storage.

While the position is eligible for multiple office locations, the preferred locations for this role are Overland Park, Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Denver, Tampa, Jacksonville, Orlando, Bloomington (MN), and Phoenix.

Strong candidates in other listed locations will be considered.

The Team

Black & Veatch's Infrastructure Advisory Business provides a portfolio of solutions focused on the asset lifecycle, including Asset Management & Operations & Maintenance, Infrastructure Technology, Cybersecurity Solutions, Planning and Transactions. In this role you will be part of the Delivery Team supporting Solutions.

You will be working with Infrastructure Advisory's Strategic Asset Management Solution to deliver a wide range of projects and solutions, including asset management plans, gap assessments, asset management strategies, investment plans, risk and resilience assessments, and maintenance strategies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support and oversight to substation maintenance activities.
  • Develop maintenance schedules and estimates for substations and other technologies as able.
  • Provide emergency onsite field support and work oversight for substation and distribution systems repairs and remediation.
  • Act as the substation technical lead for the Substation Operation and Maintenance.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
  • Support oversight of testing calibration and troubleshooting of substation systems including reviews of means and methods for repairs and testing.
  • Provide general electrical technical support to operations and maintenance efforts for other power generation and storage systems (solar, BESS, etc.). 
  • Oversee estimating of substation maintenance activities, and BOP activities, including maintenance schedule development, execution strategy, labor, equipment, materials.
  • Provide technical support to other service areas as such as solar and battery energy storage as able.
  • Provide technical and onsite oversight in emergency/emergent situations for substation projects.
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians in substation Operations and Maintenance execution.

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Management Responsibilities
Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Degree in Engineering, or related program
  • 9 - 12 years of experience in Substations and Distribution Systems Operations & Maintenance.
  • Experience estimating both commissioning and maintenance activities.
  • Competent in equipment troubleshooting
    • Protection and control systems
    • SCADA
    • Experience with testing protocols and test equipment.
  • At least 5 years in transmission and distribution substations
  • Experience estimating both commissioning and maintenance activities.
  • Experienced in isolation and switching procedures.
  • Deep broad-based technical knowledge, leadership ability, and strong project execution skills.
  • Strong understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.
  • Understanding of construction and constructability practices.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
  • Time management skills to ensure effective maintenance planning and execution.
  • A drive for results with perseverance and patience.
  • Effective communication and listening skills for collaboration across multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to self-develop and stay updated with industry advancements.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications

None specified

Work Environment & Schedule

Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. 

Position location is flexible but requires a hybrid schedule out of an existing Black & Veatch Office.

Frequent travel with ability to perform execution field/site-based oversight on an emergency basis. 

Travel to Black & Veatch HQ for team meetings and training as scheduled. 

Competencies
Builds networks
Develops talent
Customer focus
Directs work
Drives vision and purpose
Financial acumen
Manages complexity
Manages conflict
Tech savvy
Values differences
Business insight
Salary Plan
PMT: Project Management
Job Grade
017

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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.

Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.

To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.

A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

BVH, Inc., its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. 

Notice to External Search Firms: Black & Veatch does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Black & Veatch Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

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Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Overland Park, KS, US

Year founded

1915

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