Burnaby, Bc Substation technician Jobs – 23 Openings This Week

Substation Technician (E 2 Visa Eligible)
RokPower Utilities —Vancouver, BC
- $50–$70 an hour
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- English
- Forklift
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Senior Electrical Engineer
Sunbelt-Solomon Services —Langley, BC
- $120,000–$170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Engineering
- System design
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Power Technician
BC Rapid Transit Co. Ltd —Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC
- $61.18 an hour
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Databases
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
Protection and Control Technician III
Shermco Industries, Inc. —Burnaby, BC
- $65–$75 an hour
- Overtime
- CPR Certification
- Schematics
- Engineering
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
Fire Prevention Technician
Coast Mountain Bus Company Ltd —Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC
- $6,351–$7,617 a month
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Presentation skills
- Data entry
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
LNG Electrical & Instrumentation Technician 2
FORTIS BC —Delta, BC
- $58.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Programmable logic controllers
- Travel
- Organizational skills
Substation CADD Technician
HDR —Vancouver, BC
- $47,355–$67,650 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Substation Electrical EIT
HDR —Vancouver, BC
- $75,548–$102,212 a year
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Schematics
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Substation Supervisor
Aecon Group —Delta, BC
- $95,000–$145,000 a year
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Tuition reimbursement
Technical Analyst - Electrical
BC Rapid Transit Co. Ltd —Metro Vancouver Regional District, BC
- $77,520–$96,900 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- Research
- Dental care
Senior P&C Field Services Technician
WSP —Vancouver, BC
- $55–$80 an hour
- Inventory control
- Engineering
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
Journeyman Powerline Technician
Forbes Bros. Group of Companies —Surrey, BC
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Quality Control
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New Graduate, Technician, Transmission, Distribution and Renewables Division
AtkinsRéalis —Vancouver, BC
- $58,000–$70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Communication skills
3d
Transmission Lines (T&D) - Civil EIT
CIMA+ —Vancouver, BC
- $71,200–$97,900 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Civil engineering
- Engineering
- English
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
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Senior Protection and Control Testing Technician-Technologist
Phasor Engineering Inc —Canada
- $165,000–$225,000 a year
- Overtime
- Remote
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Substation Technician (E 2 Visa Eligible)

RokPower Utilities -
Vancouver, BC

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Job details

Full-time
$50–$70 an hour
2 days ago

Qualifications

System commissioning
Maintenance
English
Forklift
Electrical wiring
Blueprint reading
Construction experience
Skid steer loader
Commissioning phase involvement
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

Job Summary
We are seeking highly experienced Journeyman Electricians, Power System Electricians, and Substation Technicians from Canada to support high-voltage construction projects throughout the United States.

We are specifically looking for personnel with a strong background in high-voltage substation construction and Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS/GIB) installation. Candidates with hands-on experience assembling, installing, aligning, inspecting, and supporting the commissioning of GIS equipment are strongly preferred.

Selected personnel will support major greenfield and brownfield high-voltage projects throughout the U.S. and must be willing to travel or relocate based on project requirements.

Qualified candidates may be eligible to work in the United States under an applicable employer-sponsored (E-2) work authorization program, subject to individual eligibility and approval.

Candidates with significant Gas Insulated Switchgear experience will receive priority consideration.

U.S. Work Authorization

RokPower is recruiting qualified Canadian electrical professionals for project assignments in the United States.

Candidates must be able to satisfy all applicable U.S. immigration and work-authorization requirements. Eligibility will be reviewed individually, and employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining the required authorization to work in the United States.

Primary Responsibilities

Depending on project requirements, responsibilities may include:

Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment drawings, and construction documents
Installation, assembly, upgrades, and maintenance of high-voltage substation equipment in both greenfield and brownfield environments
Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and Gas Insulated Bus (GIB) installation
Installation of circuit breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, surge arresters, and associated high-voltage equipment
Installation and connection of primary bus and conductor systems
Installation of secondary components such as Local Control Cabinets (LCCs), control panels, disconnects, and junction boxes
Control cable installation, termination, wiring, and verification
Installation of below grade components such as ground grids, conduits, and cable systems
Supporting equipment testing, functional verification, commissioning, and OEM activities
Maintaining strict housekeeping, cleanliness, quality, and foreign-material-control requirements associated with GIS installation
Working closely with field supervision, OEM representatives, engineers, quality personnel, and project management
Performing all work in accordance with project safety requirements, quality standards, manufacturer requirements, and approved construction procedures

Required Qualifications

Candidates should have:

Journeyman Electrician, Power System Electrician, Substation Technician, or equivalent electrical trade qualification
Significant hands-on experience in high-voltage substation construction
Significant hands-on experience with gas insulated systems
Strong knowledge of high-voltage electrical equipment and substation construction practices
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, one-lines, layouts, and manufacturer drawings
Strong understanding of electrical theory and high voltage construction safety, quality, and electrical work practices
Ability to operate construction equipment such as skid steers, forklifts, and manlifts
Ability to work effectively as part of a specialized construction crew
Valid driver's license
Ability to legally enter the United States
Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States
Ability to work extended schedules, overtime, weekends, and project rotations when required
Strong spoken and written English communication skills
Experience with substation control wiring, including both field wiring and control house wiring.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting wiring schematics, elementary diagrams, and substation construction drawings.
Ability to install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot control circuits in energized utility environments

Application question(s):

Completion of the following prescreen questions is required to be considered for this role. Please answer all questions as thoroughly as possible, as responses will be used to determine eligibility for next steps in the interview process.

Substation Experience

Please describe your work experience related to high voltage electrical substations. Include details on any experience you have with:

Greenfield Construction
Brownfield Upgrades
Secondary systems, wiring, and control buildings
Gas insulated systems
STATCOM/SVC facilities
High-voltage transformers
Renewable energy interconnections
Civil work or foundations
Testing and commissioning

Industry Experience

How many total years of experience do you have working in the high voltage electrical or power utility industry?

☐ Less than 3 years

☐ 3–5 years

☐ 6–10 years

☐ 10+ years

Travel and Relocation

This role requires travel and/or relocation based on project needs throughout the United States. Are you comfortable with this requirement? Please explain any limitations, if applicable.

Are you fluent in spoken and written English?

☐ Yes

☐ No

Do you hold a Journeyman Lineman, PTL, IBEW, NCCO or equivalent certification?

If yes, please describe the types of drawings you regularly work with (for example: wiring diagrams, schematics, protection and control drawings, layout drawings).

Please briefly explain your roles in recent projects you have completed.

Contact Information - Please confirm the best phone number and email address to reach you.

Pay: $50.00-$70.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
Vision care

Application question(s):

Completion of the following prescreen questions is required to be considered for this role. Please answer all questions as thoroughly as possible, as responses will be used to determine eligibility for next steps in the interview process.

Substation Experience
Please describe your work experience related to high voltage electrical substations. Include details on any experience you have with:

Primary systems
Secondary systems
Civil work or foundations
Testing and commissioning
Industry Experience

How many total years of experience do you have working in the high voltage electrical or power utility industry?
☐ Less than 3 years
☐ 3–5 years
☐ 6–10 years
☐ 10+ years

3. Travel and Relocation

This role requires travel and/or relocation based on project needs in Texas and Oklahoma.
Are you comfortable with this requirement? Please explain any limitations, if applicable.

Are you able to legally cross into the United States?

☐ Yes
☐ No

Do you have any criminal convictions within the last seven years?

☐ Yes
☐ No

Do you hold a valid driver’s license?

☐ Yes
☐ No

Are you fluent in spoken and written English?

☐ Yes
☐ No

Are you willing to pay for your travel to the US for this opportunity?

☐ Yes
☐ No

Do you hold a Journeyman Lineman, PTL, IBEW, NCCO or equivalent certification?
High Voltage Electrical Drawings - Do you have experience reading and interpreting high voltage electrical drawings and schematics?

☐ Yes
☐ No
If yes, please describe the types of drawings you regularly work with (for example: wiring diagrams, schematics, protection and control drawings, layout drawings).

Control Building Experience - Do you have experience working inside substation control buildings?

☐ Yes
☐ No
If yes, please describe the specific tasks you have performed (for example: panel installation, wiring, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning support).

Project Type Experience - Please indicate the types of substation projects you have worked on:

☐ Greenfield construction (new substations)
☐ Brownfield upgrades (existing substations)
☐ Both
If selected, please briefly explain your role in these projects.

Contact Information - Please confirm the best phone number and email address to reach you.

Work Location: In person

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