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Vaughn Industries

Journeyman Substation Technician

IN · On-site

$45 - $52/hr

MIG welding (certified welders or we can train to be certified) Requirements * Journeyman ... Substation Technician * Driver's License & reliable transportation - Class A CDL is a plus!

Dashiell

Certified Welder

Deer Park, TX · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

The Certified Welder performs aluminum bus and jumper welding in high voltage substation ... This role reads substation plan, section, and bus detail drawings and lays out, cuts, fits, and ...

EP BREAUX UTILITY SERVICES LLC

Welder 3

Branch, LA · On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

Perform weld quality checks and ensure all work meets company and client standards. Assist with installation and routing of aluminum conduit and related substation infrastructure. Operate hand tools ...

EP Breaux Utility Services LLC

Welder 3

Branch, LA · On-site

$16 - $21.25/hr

Responsibilities: • Weld and fabricate aluminum conduit, bus pipe, and other structural ... and related substation infrastructure. • Operate hand tools, power tools, and pipe bending ...

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How much do substation welder jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for substation welder in the United States is $24.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a substation welder?

A Substation Welder is responsible for welding and fabricating metal components used in electrical substations. They work with materials like steel and aluminum to construct or repair structures that support electrical equipment. This job requires proficiency in various welding techniques, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to interpret technical drawings. Substation Welders often work in outdoor environments and must follow industry regulations to ensure structural integrity and safe operation of substations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a substation welder?

To thrive as a Substation Welder, you need strong welding abilities, knowledge of electrical substation components, and experience with industrial safety procedures, often supported by a welding certification and relevant work experience. Familiarity with welding equipment (such as TIG, MIG, and arc welders), reading blueprints, and understanding electrical safety standards like OSHA or NFPA 70E are typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills, as the job often involves collaborating with electricians and engineers in challenging environments. These skills ensure the integrity and safety of substation structures, minimize downtime, and support reliable power distribution.

What is a typical work environment like for a substation welder?

Substation Welders commonly work outdoors at electrical substations or power generation sites, often exposed to varying weather conditions and sometimes in confined spaces or at elevated heights. The role requires strict adherence to safety protocols due to the proximity to high-voltage equipment. Welders usually collaborate with engineers, electricians, and other tradespeople to ensure substation infrastructure is properly constructed and maintained. While some days may involve planned maintenance or scheduled upgrades, others may require urgent repairs, making flexibility and a commitment to safety essential. This dynamic environment offers the opportunity to develop specialized skills and often leads to advancement into supervisory or inspection roles.

How much do substation welders make?

Substation welders typically earn between $50,000 and $80,000 annually, depending on experience, certifications, and location. Skilled welders with specialized knowledge of electrical infrastructure and safety protocols can earn higher wages, especially with overtime or union benefits.
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Infographic showing various Substation Welder job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 18% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 1% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $50,730 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Substation Technician Apprenticeship - IBEW Local Union 317

Huntington, WV • On-site

American Line Builders Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (ALBAT)
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Overview
Applicants must reside in one of the following areas: Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio in the listed counties: Hamilton, Clemont, Warren, Clinton, Highland, Ross, Pickaway, Fayette, Butler, Montgomery, Greene, Madison, Clark, Boone, Fairfield, Perry, Pike, Scioto, Jackson, Gallia, Meigs, Lawrence, Licking, Guernsey, Noble, Washington, Athens, Vinton, Hocking, Morgan, Starke, Franklin, Marion, Muskingum, Belmont, Monroe, Brown, and Adams.
Substation Technicians build, maintain and monitor the equipment at electrical substations.
Substation Technician Apprentice will develop skills through employment in the following areas:
Grounding: Construction of protective grounding grid for electrical systems, controls, cabinets, transformers, control house, fences and steel structures
Foundations: Installing foundations and bases for control cabinets, transformers control houses and steel structures. All digging, trenching, rebar construction, utility location and conduit installations (Includes pole boxes and manholes)
Fence: Layout and build protective parameter and/or security fence for substation and public protection. Knowledge and understanding of minimum approach distance while working in the vicinity of energized circuits
Layout: Plan and layout work from blueprints, diagrams or utility specification sheets
Wiring: Cable pulling, coding, wiring and termination of cables for electrical systems, control monitoring and communication within the substation and outside sources
Steel Erection: Erection of steel support structures for high voltage electrical apparatus and construction of steel control houses for monitor and switching
Transformers: Installation, connection and service of substation transformers and circuit breakers for maintenance and new construction
Conduit: Bending and installation of isolated high voltage pipe or bus for distribution connections within substation between transmission lines, distribution lines and transformers
Strain Bus: Installation of suspended wire used as bus for distribution connections within substation between transmission lines, distribution lines and transformers
Bus Welding: Welding on conduit used as bus for circuit connections within substation. Welding of various materials and welding techniques use in different applications
Switches: Installation and adjustment: Assembly of switch gear for transmission and distribution of high voltage
Requirements
ALBAT Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is an opportunity for inexperienced individuals to learn a career skill through actual "hands-on" training - not just reading about it in a book.
ALBAT Electrical Power Line Apprentices are actual full-time employees of electrical contractors and earn excellent pay and benefits while they are being taught these skills by master craftsmen on the job.
In addition to the on-the-job training, ALBAT apprentices receive related classroom instruction, which covers the techniques of the trade and also the theory behind the techniques.
ALBAT Apprentices learn "how" on the job and "why" in the classroom.
Apprenticeship Training
Because of the nature of Outside Electrical Construction Industry work, apprentices are required to move about from place to place. It is also necessary for apprentices to travel from area to area, not only to contribute toward the progress of the job, but also to obtain the diversity of work experience required to become a competent Journeyman Lineman.
ALBAT apprentices must also attend related training sessions on their own time - generally, one four-hour session each ALBAT Training month, from September through June. Apprentices complete a course of study that includes 18 workbooks and 21 tests.
Minimum Qualifications for Apprenticeship
To meet minimum qualifications for apprenticeship, applicants must:
  • Applicants must reside in one of the following: Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio in the listed counties: Hamilton, Clemont, Warren, Clinton, Highland, Ross, Pickaway, Fayette, Butler, Montgomery, Greene, Madison, Clark, Boone, Fairfield, Perry, Pike, Scioto, Jackson, Gallia, Meigs, Lawrence, Licking, Guernsey, Noble, Washington, Athens, Vinton, Hocking, Morgan, Starke, Franklin, Marion, Muskingum, Belmont, Monroe, Brown, and Adams.
  • Minimum of 18 years of age
  • Read, hear, speak, and understand instructions and warnings in English
  • Able to work legally in the United States
  • Provide a valid social security number
  • Complete application form
  • $25.00 application fee (nonrefundable)
  • Education Background (provide all that apply):
    • Submit a transcript of high school grades with date of graduation or copy of diploma
    • GED exam score or copy of GED Certificate
    • Associate degree (or greater)
  • Proof of valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brakes, or copy of valid driver's license with copy Class A Commercial Driver's License Temporary Permit with air brakes
    • Date of birth and expiration date must be visible
    • License or Temporary Permit must be valid at time of application and at time of selection for apprenticeship
  • Resume indicating present and previous employers, if any
  • DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience if you are a veteran
  • ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCHEDULED & ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE APTITUDE TEST PRIOR TO INTERVIEW

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