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Senior Electrical Substation Technician - Albuquerque NM

The opportunity

Are you a seasoned substation professional who thrives in hands‑on, high‑impact environments? Join Hitachi Energy as a Senior Electrical Substation Technician, where your expertise will play a critical role in maintaining and operating high‑voltage infrastructure that supports the reliable transmission of power.

In this site‑based role (location, Albuquerque NM) , you’ll work at a high‑voltage substation facility, including an HVDC power transfer station, where safety, precision, and technical excellence come first. You’ll be trusted to independently execute complex switching, grounding, testing, and troubleshooting activities while working with advanced electrical and digital control systems.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy in the field, takes pride in technical craftsmanship, and wants to contribute to projects that directly support the energy transition. You’ll collaborate closely with operations and engineering teams, support commissioning and outage activities, and help ensure substations operate safely and reliably every day. Competitive compensation, premium time opportunities, and a stable full‑time schedule make this an attractive next step for experienced technicians ready to grow with a global energy leader.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Maintain and repair high‑voltage substation equipment
  • Perform independent high‑voltage switching and grounding
  • Conduct electrical testing to NETA standards
  • Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control system issues
  • Operate and support digital control and power transfer systems
  • Interpret one‑line diagrams, schematics, and wiring drawings
  • Support commissioning, maintenance, and outage activities
  • Champion safety and ensure compliance with NFPA 70E and site rules

Your background

  • 10+ years of hands‑on substation maintenance experience
  • NETA Level II+ or NICET Level II+ certification
  • NFPA 70E qualification
  • Proven experience with arc‑flash PPE, testing equipment, and grounding plans
  • Comfort working full time on site, with occasional weekend work
  • Technical training, trade school, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience

More about us

  • At Hitachi Energy, you’ll contribute to a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system
  • We offer strong career growth, technical development, and global project exposure
  • You’ll join an inclusive, safety‑driven culture that values expertise and lifelong learning

Location - Albuquerque, NM -

Plats Remote - North Carolina, United States of America;
Remote - New Mexico, United States of America
Jobbtyp Full time
Erfarenhet Experienced
Jobbfunktion Engineering & Science
Avtal Regular
Publiceringsdatum 2026-04-20
Referensnummer R0110014

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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