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Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

High Voltage Electrical Helper

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Durham, NC, USA
In Person
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A valid North Carolina driver's license is required.
  • First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment, is required.
  • No prior experience is required; an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience is acceptable.
  • Basic understanding of electrical principles and practices.
  • Basic knowledge of high-voltage circuits and their applications.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical safety procedures and safe work practices.
  • Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures.
  • Basic understanding of electrical equipment and component identification.
  • Basic knowledge of manhole and duct bank safety requirements.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Commitment to workplace safety and continuous learning.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with the installation of high-voltage electrical equipment and systems, including wiring, conduits, duct banks, transformers, switches, switchgear, and protective devices.
  • Support construction, maintenance, and repair activities within electrical substations, underground vaults, pole lines, and electrical distribution systems.
  • Assist with telephone infrastructure projects, including conduit installation, cable pulling, trenching, and backfilling operations.
  • Support street-lighting and traffic-signal installation projects.
  • Participate in construction of underground duct systems, including excavation, placement of precast manholes and vaults, duct installation, concrete work, shoring, sheeting, backfilling, and site restoration.
  • Operate safely in accordance with established electrical and construction safety procedures.
  • Assist team members in maintaining electrical distribution equipment and associated systems.
  • Support preventive maintenance activities designed to improve system reliability and performance.
  • Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing technical and safety training.
  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of Duke's electrical infrastructure operations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Interest in electrical systems, utilities, construction, or skilled trades.
  • Develop skills in blueprint interpretation.
  • Develop skills in electrical schematic reading and troubleshooting.
  • Develop skills in one-line diagram interpretation.
  • Develop skills in street-lighting circuit troubleshooting.
  • Develop skills in operation of bucket trucks, line trucks, cable trailers, wire pullers, and trenching equipment.
  • Develop skills in lighting-control installations.
  • Develop skills in cable-pulling techniques for power and telecommunications systems.
  • Develop skills in fire safety and portable fire-extinguisher usage.
  • Develop skills in OSHA lockout/tagout standards and compliance.
  • Develop skills in leadership and team development.
  • Develop skills in installation of street-lighting systems.
  • Develop skills in installation of duct-bank systems for power and telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Develop skills in preventive maintenance of electrical distribution equipment and associated circuits.
  • Typical advancement preparation includes approximately three years of experience in a high-voltage electrical environment and successful completion of required training programs.

About the company

Duke University is a research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education alongside interdisciplinary research and health care.

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