Join the Clean Energy Revolution

Become a Construction Electrician Apprentice in our Substation, Construction & Maintenance (SC&M) Division within Southern California Edison's Transmission and Distribution division and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you’ll be responsible for constructing and remodeling substation facilities, as well as installing high voltage electrical substation apparatus and connecting electrical equipment. This is a three-year apprenticeship and candidates will be required to remain in the program for all three years.

As a Construction Electrician Apprentice, your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?

A day in the life - Get ready to think big, work smart and shine bright!

• Under the direction of the Supervisor, Foreman, Journeyman, or other qualified person; construct substation structures and install high voltage electrical substation apparatus
• Operate heavy trucks, high lifts, forklifts, and tractors.
• Assembles prefabricated steel.
• Cuts, threads, and bends pipe and conduit.
• Pulls control, power, and wiring into conduit.
• Rig, install, and terminate high voltage conductor.
• Perform wiring of substation equipment.
• Unloads heavy electrical equipment such as transformers, regulators, and circuit breakers
• Maintains a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

The essentials

• One or more years of experience working inside an Electric Utility Substation perimeter fence.
• Ability to obtain Class A motor vehicle operator’s license within 6 months of appointment.

The preferred

• One or more years of experience inspecting or troubleshooting electrical wiring and/or components or formal Electrical Training Certification or Diploma through an Electrical Apprenticeship, Trade School, University, Community College or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Principles of Electricity and characteristics of Electrical AC and DC circuits; including basic ohms law and basic mechanical principals.
• One or more years of experience working with construction tools.
• Ability to learn tools, materials, and methods employed in overhead and underground construction and maintenance.
• Experience solving mathematical problems involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Progressively learn the electrical and mechanical theory necessary for advancement to Journeyman Construction Electrician.
• Ability to work safely around energized equipment.
• Experience performing strenuous manual labor.

You should know...

• Position may require more than 50% travel, reporting to job sites throughout the SCE service territory.
• Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, and hiring process, and more!
• This position requires testing and applicants who are identified to continue through the selection process will be invited to test via email. For information guides, please reference tests: Edison Individual Contributor Workstyles #8203; Apprentice Construction Electrician Test #2839; Construction Electrician Physical Performance Tests #4019 and 4021. Candidates who have previously passed these assessment(s), in some cases, may not need to retest again. Testing will occur in Rosemead, CA and Alhambra, CA.

NERC/CIP

• This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation. Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.

About Southern California Edison

The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We’re fueling the kind of innovation that’s changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you’ll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.

At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.