Substation Carpenter/Technician + Laborers

Structural Concrete Formwork & Substation Installation Travelers Accepted

We're seeking experienced Structural Concrete/Formwork professionals to support the installation of below-grade concrete structures at electrical substation sites. This role combines concrete form building, rebar and conduit work, and hands-on support during substation equipment installation.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Concrete & Formwork

• Concrete Form Building: Assemble and install formwork systems for structural concrete.
• Rebar Installation: Place and secure reinforcing steel per specifications.
• PVC Conduit Installation: Install conduit for electrical and grounding systems.
• Fasteners/Anchors: Position and secure anchors and embedded hardware.
• Concrete Placement & Finishing: Support pouring, leveling, and finishing of concrete surfaces.
• Layout & Verification: Assist with layout and measurement verification for structural components.

Substation Structure Installation Support

• Materials Management: Handle, stage, and organize equipment and materials for installation.
• Equipment Spotting: Assist in positioning and aligning equipment during placement.
• Fastening of Equipment: Secure equipment to concrete anchor points in accordance with design.

General

• Perform general labor tasks to facilitate project progress under customer direction.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment required for formwork and installation tasks.
• Follow step-by-step instructions and work from diagrams/specifications.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with concrete, formwork, rebar, conduit, and anchor installations.
• Comfortable with general construction labor, carpentry, and safe operation of hand/power tools.
• Ability to read and follow diagrams and specifications and maintain accurate measurements.
• Prior experience building or supporting substation construction.

Top Skills

Concrete, General Labor, Construction, Carpentry, Hand Tools, Rebar, Power Tools, Concrete Forms, Substation Construction

Job Site Details

Job Site Locations are in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan areas.

Weekly Pay + Per Diem Offered.

OSHA 10 or 30 required

Experience Level

Intermediate

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pittsburgh, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.