Medium Voltage Splicing Trainee

Job Description

Medium Voltage Splicing Trainee | J&L Contracting, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a trainee position at J&L Contracting, Inc., located primarily in the BGE service territory across various counties in Maryland. J&L Contracting specializes in delivering essential medium-voltage cable splicing and termination services for local utility systems. The company focuses on critical infrastructure projects, including substation installations, transformer connections, large-scale cable replacement programs, and significant undergrounding projects that are vital for regional power reliability. This role offers a unique opportunity to enter a highly specialized trade, contributing directly to crucial electrical utility infrastructure work while building a long-term, rewarding career path.

The TL;DR
• Role: Apprenticeship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: BGE Service Territory (Maryland – primarily field-based work)

• Team: Works collaboratively within a small field-based team, directly alongside experienced and certified splicers.
• Mission: To learn the specialized skills required for medium-voltage cable splicing and terminations to support crucial electrical utility infrastructure projects and ensure system reliability.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Assist certified splicers with the installation, splicing, and termination of medium-voltage cable.
• Learn and adhere to proper procedures for working on 15 kV and 34 kV underground electrical systems.
• Provide support with the installation and servicing of transformers, switchgear, substations, and various distribution equipment.
• Maintain a strong and unwavering commitment to all safety standards and established procedures.
• Work collaboratively within a small field-based team on essential infrastructure and reliability projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career Trainee with a dedication to learning a skilled trade and building a professional career in the electrical utility industry.
• Experience: No prior experience explicitly required, but a strong work ethic, reliability, and eagerness to learn a specialized trade are paramount for this hands-on, field-based role.
• Skills: Hardworking and Dependable; Strong Safety Awareness; Self-Motivated; Team Player; Career-Oriented.