Substation Electrician Apprentice (1st - 4th Year) Or Journeyman - Seminole, TX

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best. Xcel Energy / Southwest Public Service (SPS) seeks a talented Substation  Electrician Apprentice (1st - 4th Year) or Journeyman to join our team in Seminole, TX! This position will participate in and complete our four-year, electrician apprenticeship program (except for Journeyman) and will learn and be responsible for construction and maintenance on electrical substations for Xcel Energy. In this position you must be able to communicate well, and able to comprehend instructions and build on previous experience. A good team-work attitude and ability to work well with others is a must.  This position may be filled at a higher (Journeyman) depending upon experience and qualifications.   Required Successful applicant must have High School diploma or GED and meet the following criteria: Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to attend company provided CDL training within 120 days of start date Must have passed the Edison Electric Institute's Construction and Skilled Trades Test (CAST). Must be willing to respond to after hour and weekend call outs. Must be willing to travel extensively for extended periods of time. Must be of adequate physical stature to: A. Lift and maneuver up to 90 lbs. B. Perform aerial work in a safety belt in a safe and efficient manner. C. Use shovels, sledgehammers, 90 lb. jackhammers, and an assortment of hand tools. D. Work in confined spaces. Must pass the federal D.O.T. physical examination. Must be totally committed to safety, quality of work, and customer service. Preferred: Utility industry experience. Must reside within 30 miles of the Seminole, Texas Xcel Energy Service Center. Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together. Our Values Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe Our Employee Commitments Work that makes a difference A team you can count of Opportunities to grow Rewards that help you thrive Xcel Energy provides job applicants reasonable accommodations for disabilities throughout the application process. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form . Bargaining The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $31.33 to $53.85 per hour This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Care Flexible Spending Account, Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition reimbursement, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Deadline to Apply: 11/06/26 EEO is the Law (PDF) | Equal Opportunity Statement (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF) All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility. Accessibility Statement Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com and https://jobs.xcelenergy.com accessible to any and all users. If you are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, now or at any time in the future, please complete the Applicant Accommodation Request Form . For any other application related questions, including application follow-ups or technical issues, please use our Recruiting Assistance, Electra, for assistance. Electra can be found in the lower right-hand corner of our Xcel Energy Careers site.