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High Voltage Electrician

Also known as: HV Electrician, Journeyman High Voltage Electrician, Electrical Substation Electrician, Industrial High Voltage Technician

AI Impact Score

15/100

High voltage electricians perform safety-critical hands-on electrical work in substations, industrial facilities, and transmission infrastructure where physical presence and expert field judgment are irreplaceable. AI is entering the field through digital work management, predictive maintenance, and remote monitoring — tools that make skilled HV electricians more productive rather than displacing them.

$62k – $110k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

25,000

Total Jobs (US)

+9%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Manual logging of routine inspection findingsPaper-based safety permit documentationStandard preventive maintenance schedulingBasic equipment condition reporting

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI-powered thermal imaging analysis for equipment fault detectionDigital safety permit systems reducing paperwork burdenPredictive maintenance alerts from equipment monitoringAugmented reality work instruction overlays for complex procedures

Human-Safe Tasks (4)

Energised high voltage equipment work (live-line work)Complex electrical fault localisation and diagnosisSafety clearance and isolation planning for HV systemsEmergency response to electrical equipment failures

Current Skills

High Voltage Safety Procedures (NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.269)Electrical Switching OperationsCable Splicing and TerminationTransformer and Switchgear MaintenanceElectrical Test Equipment

Future-Proof Skills

Infrared Thermography and Partial Discharge TestingDigital Work and Permit Management SystemsPredictive Maintenance Tool OperationSF6 Gas Handling CertificationEV Charging Infrastructure Installation (HV)