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Power & Grid

Substation Electrician

Constructs, tests, and maintains substation equipment, relays, and protection systems for utilities and industry.

What they do

Constructs, tests, and maintains substation equipment, relays, and protection systems for utilities and industry.

Typical environments

Utility substationsIndustrial substations

Skills required

  • Relay wiring
  • Protection testing
  • Transformers
  • Switchyard safety

Licenses & certifications

  • · NETA (common)
  • · HV safety training

Credential requirements vary by state and jurisdiction. Verify with the official licensing authority before making career decisions.