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About the Role
As a Sr. Substation Technician, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of substation construction projects by leading field crews, coordinating daily installation activities, and ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project specifications. This role is critical in maintaining strong communication between field teams and project leadership while upholding Aecon’s standards of safety and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Interpret Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings and provide redlines to the Site Supervisor as required
- Lead and coordinate daily installation activities for assigned crews
- Plan and organize weekly work fronts to meet project schedule requirements
- Manage and track materials, consumables, and tools required for execution
- Support the Site Supervisor in resolving on-site challenges and crew-level issues
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications
- Communicate site progress, constraints, and material needs to site leadership
- Maintain accurate crew timesheets and daily production reports
- Promote and enforce Aecon’s safety culture and compliance with all safety standards
Requirements
- Minimum of 3+ years of substation field experience, including at least 1+ year in a Sub-foreman or leadership capacity, with strong hands-on experience across substation construction scopes.
- Proven experience in foundation installation in line with engineered specifications
- Proven experience in conduit installation and routing within substation environments
- Proven experience in ground grid installation and grounding systems
- Proven experience in precast trench installation and site integration
- Proven experience in cable tray installation for structured cable management
- Proven experience in structural steel installation and alignment
- Proven experience in apparatus installation and equipment setting
- Proven experience in bus work installation with proper clearances and fit-up
- Proven experience in low-voltage cable installation, termination, and wiring
- Experience working in brownfield environments, including protection grounding, is an asset
- Exposure to substation energization and commissioning/start-up activities is an asset
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven construction environment
- Collaborative
- Solutions-focused
- Team player
- Commitment to safety
- Commitment to quality execution
Location
- North America
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of substation field experience
- 1+ year in a Sub-foreman or leadership capacity
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
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.
- The projects we build connect communities and power future generations.
- With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.
- Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture.
- We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people.
- 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.
- With a strong focus on execution excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, Aecon Power Services supports critical infrastructure projects that power communities and industries.
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.