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High Voltage Utility Electrician

Stuart Olson Inc.

High Voltage Utility Electrician

Various Locations Across Canada | Full-Time | Rotational Schedules

Join Our Team

Stuart Olson is growing its High Voltage and Technical Services team and is seeking experienced High Voltage Utility Electricians to support projects across Canada.

We welcome applicants with experience in utility, substation, industrial power, transmission, distribution, and other high-voltage environments. Projects may include new construction, brownfield modifications, equipment upgrades, planned outages, maintenance, and energization support.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation, overtime pay, and comprehensive benefits
  • RRSP program and long-term career opportunities
  • Travel support, accommodations, and LOA where applicable
  • Opportunities to work on complex high-voltage and utility projects
  • Technical growth and career advancement
  • A collaborative, safety-focused team environment

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and repair medium- and high-voltage electrical systems and equipment
  • Support substation construction, upgrades, and maintenance activities
  • Install and terminate power, control, and communication cables
  • Install conduit, cable tray, grounding systems, transformers, switchgear, breakers, and associated equipment
  • Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and specifications
  • Support outages, commissioning activities, equipment testing, and energizations
  • Complete inspections, repair work, documentation, and turnover packages
  • Mentor apprentices and promote a strong safety culture
  • Support outages, switching, grounding, energizations, commissioning, and equipment testing activities.

Qualifications

  • Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician, Power System Electrician, or equivalent trade qualification
  • Experience in utility, substation, industrial power, or high-voltage environments
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
  • Knowledge of electrical installation, maintenance, and safe work practices
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willingness to travel and work rotational schedules across Canada

Preferred Experience

  • Utility or substation construction
  • Medium- or high-voltage cable terminations
  • Transformers, switchgear, breakers, and protection & control equipment
  • Outages, cutovers, energizations, and commissioning support
  • Brownfield projects and live operating facilities
  • Leadership or mentorship experience

About Stuart Olson

Sigma Power , a division of Stuart Olson Tech Services, is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta and provides a full range of technical electrical services on equipment ranging from 480V to 500kV .

For over 100 years, Stuart Olson has built a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions across the industrial and commercial sectors. Our integrated approach ensures we provide value-driven services that reduce risk and deliver results for our clients.

Our highly skilled team delivers services with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity , supporting Utility, Industrial, and Commercial clients across Canada. As part of the fully integrated Stuart Olson E/I & HV portfolio, we bring enhanced capability and value to every project we support.

We are committed to safety, sustainability, collaboration, and integrity , and we take pride in supporting our employees through competitive compensation, strong benefits, and ongoing development opportunities.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Unsolicited resumes or inquiries from third-party agencies will not be accepted.

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