Job Description

Overview

At POWERX, we deliver engineering, protection and control, commissioning, NETA field services, and compliance for power infrastructure. The Substation Wireman is responsible for the installation, wiring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment in substations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Learn to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.
  • Perform the installation and maintenance of substation wiring and equipment.
  • Participate in commissioning work with electrical/mechanical crews.
  • Install and terminate control, power, and communication cables for substation equipment.
  • Assist in troubleshooting and testing electrical circuits and components.
  • Prepare daily notes for work completed and submit to crew leader.
  • Perform work in compliance with applicable safety regulations.
  • Learn and maintain high standards for electrical safety and hazard mitigation.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED; completion of a certified electrical apprenticeship is preferred.
  • 0-3 years of progressive experience in substation construction, wiring, or maintenance.
  • Ability to obtain an OSHA 10 certification.
  • Working knowledge of substation equipment, control systems, and protection schemes.
  • Understanding of conduit bending, cable pulling, crimping, soldering, and cable terminations.
  • Must pass a pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug test.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Combination of office and field work environment with frequent travel to project sites.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.

Benefits

Competitive Pay
401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Atlanta, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Atlanta, GA currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$31/hr across 33 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Atlanta, GA

We're tracking 94 other active welding openings in Atlanta, GA right now, from 65 different employers. 41 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 346 other active welding openings from 194 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Atlanta, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Lockheed Martin (12), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (10), and JCB North America (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Marietta at $42/hr, Forest Park at $39/hr, and Atlanta at $28/hr. Atlanta is among them.

Similar openings near Atlanta, GA

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