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About the Role
As a Substation Technician Level 1, you will support the successful delivery of substation construction projects by contributing to installation activities and developing your technical skills in a hands-on field environment. This role is ideal for individuals looking to grow their career within the utilities and substation construction field.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily substation construction activities across multiple installation scopes
- Interpret Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings and provide input or redlines as experience develops
- Support installation of conduit, grounding systems, and other substation components
- Follow direction from Foremen and Supervisors to execute work safely and efficiently
- Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in good working condition
- Learn and apply proper construction methods, standards, and safety practices
- Assist in identifying material and consumable needs for assigned tasks
- Contribute to a safe and organized work environment by adhering to Aecon’s safety policies
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of substation field experience and a strong willingness to learn and grow within the trade.
- Exposure or experience in conduit installation and routing
- Exposure or experience in ground grid installation and basic grounding practices
- Exposure or experience in precast trench installation and layout
- Exposure or experience in cable tray installation for cable management
- Exposure or experience in structural steel installation support
- Exposure or experience in apparatus installation assistance
- Exposure or experience in bus work installation support
- Exposure or experience in low-voltage cable installation and basic wiring
- Developing a working knowledge of substation materials, consumables, and tools, and understand their application in the field.
- Demonstrate strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to follow direction while contributing to team success.
- Safety-first mindset, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding construction environment.
- Motivated to build your technical capabilities and advance within the substation construction field.
Skills
- Conduit installation
- Ground grid installation
- Precast trench installation
- Cable tray installation
- Structural steel installation support
- Apparatus installation assistance
- Bus work installation support
- Low-voltage cable installation
- Basic wiring
- Interpreting IFC drawings
- Tool and equipment maintenance
- Construction methods
- Safety practices
- Material identification
- Work ethic
- Attention to detail
- Following direction
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
Location
- North America
Work Type
- Field environment
Experience Level
- Level 1
- Minimum of 2 years
Benefits
- Services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being
- Investment in your development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs
- Work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas
- Training and partnerships with Veteran groups
About the Company
- Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs.
- Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.
- Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe, reliable and innovative solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution and renewable energy markets.
- Aecon Power Services is a trusted provider of integrated solutions for the transmission and distribution sector, delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality services across North America.
Equal Opportunity
- Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.
- We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations.
- Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.
- Aecon is committed to ensuring all job postings are compliant with all applicable laws.