NV Energy IBEW 1245 member Ryan Morris works at the Pinenut Substation in Gardnerville, Nevada.
The California–Nevada Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (Cal/Nev JATC) is now accepting applications for its Substation Technician Apprenticeship Program—one of the most rigorous and highly skilled training pathways in the electrical industry.
As a Substation Technician, you will build, maintain, operate, and repair electrical power substations, switchyards, and associated systems that keep communities powered safely and reliably.
This program prepares the next generation of substation professionals through a combination of home study, classroom instruction, and 7,000 hours of paid on-the-job training. Upon successful completion, apprentices become eligible for Journeyman Substation Technician status. More details can be found at the Cal/Nev JATC website.
When to Apply
Applications will be accepted online only during the following window: February 9 through February 20, 2026
This is a 10-day application period. Applications will not be available before February 9, and all required documentation must be uploaded by February 20, 2026. The JATC office does not accept documents in person or by mail.
How to Apply
To apply, you must meet the minimum qualifications:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Hold a valid, unrestricted Commercial Driver’s License
Applications are submitted online only during the open application period.
Although prior experience is not required, any relevant work or training may qualify you for advanced placement in the program.
Once your application is accepted, you will be scheduled to take an aptitude test at the JATC office in Riverside. Passing the aptitude test is required before advancing to an interview with the Joint Apprenticeship Committee.
Learn More
For full details on minimum qualifications, documentation requirements, and the full application process, visit: https://calnevjatc.org
Then click the Substation Technician tab to access the apprenticeship information and application links.
Questions
Questions may be directed to the JATC at: mail@calnevjatc.org