High Voltage Electrician
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LocationTowson, MD
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience4+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Four years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade
Two years of experience in installation and repair of high tension (13,000 volts and up) service switch gear and controlling wiring
Two years of experience in installation and repair of motors and motor circuitry of 30 horsepower or more
Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver's license
Master's electrician license
May be subject to medical inquiries or examinations to determine ability to perform the job
May be required to be trained to work with asbestos
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
About the company
Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation’s great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 20,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.
About the role
The High Voltage Electrician performs high voltage electrical work at the journey level by installing and maintaining electrical service ranging from low to high voltage.
Responsibilities
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Performs specified electrical work; installs, repairs, or maintains transformers, generators, circuit breakers, conduits, and panels; tests electrical circuits; replaces units or parts including wiring, fuses, transformers, coils and switches.
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Plans layout installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment; plans new or modified installations consistent with specifications and local electrical codes.
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Coordinates the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical services. Performs specialized activities including coordinating electrical renovations and performing high voltage electrical work.
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Reads, interprets, and works from blueprints, schematic drawings, and specifications ensuring concealed wiring is installed before sketches showing wiring equipment location.
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Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components; observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation and/or replacement.
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Prepares estimates of time, labor, and materials. Prepares reports reflecting daily operations and project status.
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Operates and maintains tools and equipment of the electrical trade. Cleans work area upon completion of project.
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Provides guidance and training in high voltage electrical work to other maintenance personnel. May have lead responsibility for special projects.
Requirements
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Four years progressively responsible experience in the electrical trade, two years of which must have been in the installation and repair of high tension (13,000 volts and up) service switch gear and controlling wiring, or motors and motor circuitry of 30 horsepower or more.
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Preferred but not required - Master’s electrician license.
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Valid Maryland Non-commercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license is required. Candidates selected for employment may be required to be trained to work with asbestos.
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Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Benefits
Targeted hiring range is $68,000 - $73,000 annually and full University benefits that includes annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. When applicable, a 2.5% increase may be added to the annual salary, pending successful completion of the initial six-month probationary period, for this position. To learn more about our benefits, please click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.
This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.
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