Great Southwestern Construction

What is Great Southwestern?

Great Southwestern provides a full range of electrical construction services to utilities, municipalities, government entities and private developers throughout the nation for transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems, substations and renewable energy facilities. 

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What would I be doing?

Great Southwestern is an electrical construction company, which means you would work in a role associated with the installation, repair, maintenance, and removal of electrical lines.  There are still many different roles that go into making this process run smoothly, so there are 3 different specialties you can focus on!

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How do Apprenticeships at Great Southwestern work?

Great Southwestern proudly offers three Department of Labor Bureau-accredited apprenticeship programs for employees desiring to become:

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• Transmission Linemen
• Distribution Linemen
• Substation Technicians

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Our Apprenticeship Programs  are provided through T&D Power Skills, and are geared to instruct electric utility lineworkers with up-to-date work practices and technical skills related to the installation, maintenance and removal of transmission and distribution systems

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The apprenticeship program lasts for 4 years, during which you will be paid while you are learning!  At the end of 4 years, you will be a certified Journeyman and ready to earn an incredible salary - with no debt!

Great Southwestern Fast Facts

• Year founded: 1977
• Total Employees: 241
• Average Tenure: 4.3 years
• Offices: 6

Great Southwestern was acquired in 2001 by MYR Group, which provides access to one of the largest fleets of specialty equipment in the United States.

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