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Senior Substation Electrician
Rochester is Minnesota's third-largest City with a rapidly growing population. Home to the Mayo Clinic, Rochester welcomes millions of visitors each year. RPU, a division of the City, is the largest municipal utility in the State of Minnesota. RPU serves over 57,000 electric customers and 42,000 water customers in a 60 square mile service area and has revenues nearing $161 million annually. Vision- "We Will Set the Standard for Service"
Our vision is based on six core values which are Safety, Integrity, Service, Stewardship, Accountability, and Skill. Consider joining the team today!
Starting Wage
Starting wage is $49.36/hour, with advancement to $58.08/hour, after two (2) years using the 2025 wage grid.
Standard hours Monday through Friday.
This Senior Substation Electrician position is responsible for performing electrical construction, maintenance, and repair work on electrical utility substation switching devices; transformers; station power equipment; battery systems; and general wiring. Duties include, but are not limited to: performing field operation of substation switching devices and assisting in the installation of protective relaying & control systems and substation metering. Additionally, this position may provide electrical services for other RPU facilities or customer facilities as required.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent general education degree (GED) and completion of an approved Apprentice Electrician program and Five (5) years of experience as an electrician, with at least two (2) years' experience working with 13.8 kV - 161 kV high voltage equipment in electric utility or industrial substations performing duties that include installing and maintaining power switching devices, power transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, control systems and metering devices.
OR
*An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.
*Suitable experience includes a combination of electrical theory; electric and water utility equipment and practices; electric utility safety practices; commercial or industrial electrical construction and maintenance; the NESC, the NEC, and RPU Electric Service Rules. Experience must be of electric utility work or directly comparable industry work.
Licenses and Certifications
State of Minnesota Journey or Master Electrician License
Valid Minnesota driver's license
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Two (2) years post high school curriculum in the electrical construction and maintenance field or equivalent.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Minnesota commercial driver's license
Special Training and Experience
Courses in relay and control theory and applications relating to electric utility facilities; courses in electrical substation equipment maintenance and operation; electric revenue metering; and high voltage electrical safety.
Experience with interpreting electrical schemes, analyzing controls, troubleshooting electrical equipment, and using computerized test equipment.
For more information and to apply, visit:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rochester/jobs/5053082/senior-substation-electrician
To be considered with the first round of application review, please submit your application before September 29, 2025.
