Medium Voltage Electrical Specialist

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Summary:

Performs highly complex electrical maintenance and installation tasks. Provides a range of possible duties, but will not necessarily perform all of the duties listed below. Incumbent employees will be part of a rotating, 24 hour stand by team.

Posting Period: 11/13/2025 - 11/26/2025

Location: Marlborough, MA

Salary: $74,107.93 - $106,507.41 annually $1,425.15 - $2,048.22 weekly

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and tests new and existing electrical substations transformers, bus ducts, cable bus, relays, circuits, VFDs, power meters, UPS, systems, fixtures, associated equipment and controls for utility and industrial use, and other equipment/systems as required and/or assigned.
• Assess and initiate corrective action of a complex electrical medium and low voltage distribution systems with multiple sources of power.
• Perform medium voltage substation switching while synchronize multiple sources of power.
• Assist vendors in the maintenance and repair of MWRA electrical equipment.
• Conduct medium voltage phase testing in accordance with NETA, OSHA and NEC guidelines
• Assess and initiate corrective action for abnormal switching problems.
• Pulls all necessary permits as required in accordance with Mass Electrical Code.
• Performs electrically related activities specified by work order.
• Inspects and troubleshoots electrical systems, equipment and fixtures using testing equipment including Hi-pot, power factor test sets, relay test sets and meggers.
• Performs preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, equipment and fixtures according to vendor specifications.
• Installs new or replacement electrical systems, equipment and fixtures.
• Select and obtains appropriate stock or materials per established procedures, and tools or machines for the job.
• Performs work in conformance with relevant building and electrical codes and in a safe and professional manner.
• Follows established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures and policies established by MWRA.
• Operates motor vehicles and light equipment that does not require a special license, such as vans and pickup trucks, to transport materials to work sites, and pick up and deliver supplies and equipment.
• Prepares documents and reports results in the Maximo, Lawson or other appropriate Database of inspections and work performed.
• Assists other trades in the performance of their work, as required or assigned.
• Performs maintenance independently or as part of a team. Light maintenance shall include but not be limited to:
• Performs routine testing, lockout/tagout, operation (startup/shutdown) and adjustment of process equipment.
• Installs and retrofits new equipment related to plant systems.
• With proper training sets up ladders, staging and rigging and utilizes hoists, jacks, dollies, lifts, etc. for proper access to job and to remove and install equipment.
• Operates portable pumping, ventilation and other equipment to prepare work area for access.
• Opens hatches.
• Installs safety rails.
• Removes snow from immediate work area in order to perform tasks.
• Promotes and participates in the cross-functional work practices.
• Trains peers and subordinates as requested.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• A high school education or the equivalent; and
• Satisfactory completion of a certified journey level electrician apprenticeship training program, or a similar formal training program; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• A valid Massachusetts Journeyman Electrician's license.
• Site specific F1 Certification with demonstrated knowledge of facility specific Fire Alarm Systems within 6 months.
• A valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License or equivalent.
• A valid Massachusetts Master Electrician's license preferred.
• Certification in the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of Medium Voltage electrical equipment within one year.
• Demonstrated knowledge and prior experience with handling of medium and high voltage systems is required.
• This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather or other emergencies.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Basic reading, writing, mathematical, scientific and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts electrical and other applicable codes.
• Thorough knowledge of pumps, compressors, generators, switchgear, relaying systems Variable Frequency Drives and other related electrical equipment, including polyphase circuits and motors and associated controls.
• Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, occupational hazards and safety practices common to the trade as well as the completion of MWRA safety training including all requirements in NFPA 70E.
• Ability to diagnose problems and recommend repair or replacement.
• Ability to work with tools and equipment of the electric trade. Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, sketches, blue prints, and vendor instructions to plan and set up work for the complete installation, modification, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to attain knowledge and work processes required to perform maintenance tasks required by Reliability Centered Maintenance or similar Maintenance Management Program.
• Computer skills necessary to access and use the Maximo & Lawson Database.
• Utilizes personal computer, data terminals and specialized MAXIMO/Lawson software application packages to perform related duties, included but not limited to: work planning and scheduling, inventory maintenance, purchase order placement/tracking, work order reporting; time, utilization, and written work plan completion
• Trained in Confined Space Entry, CPR and First Aid, and be capable of entering, setting-up, installing, disassembling confined space equipment and ability to work in a confined space.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Tools and Equipment Used

Motor vehicle, power and hand tools, mobile radio, telephone, beeper, power meters.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, sit, climb, or balance.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is very loud in field settings, and moderately loud at other work locations.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Employees will be expected to work under both general and direct supervision and employees will be expected to work independently.

Will direct the work of others.

Other Position Information

PCR: 3396029

Division: Operations

Department: Western Maintenance

Union/Grade: NAGE (Unit 3)/Grade 19

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.