Marine Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Marine Electrician
Job Description

The Marine Electrician installs, operates, maintains, repairs, and modifies shipboard and integrated systems, providing technical support for equipment and software at company, customer, and field locations. This role combines hands-on electrical and mechanical work with documentation, troubleshooting, and customer interaction, and requires prior Navy experience from an A or E division.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify shipboard systems, integrated systems, and related equipment and software at company, customer, and field locations.
• Perform a wide range of maintenance and technical support activities on marine and shipboard systems, including electrical, hydraulic, diesel, and mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions in equipment and systems to identify root causes and resolve problems in the minimum possible time.
• Apply a comprehensive understanding of production processes and procedures to plan and complete assignments effectively and safely.
• Interface directly with customers to understand requirements, provide status updates, and ensure satisfaction with completed work.
• Manage subcontractors and provide clear work direction to other team members to ensure tasks are completed on schedule and to quality standards.
• Perform a variety of complicated and non-routine tasks that require independent judgment and technical expertise.
• Develop, use, and maintain technical documents, including controlled work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, reports, and task or trip reports.
• Prepare schedules, write reports, and brief customers and senior management on project status, technical findings, and work progress.
• Perform duties outside of core specialty, as needed, to complete installations or work assignments safely and on time.
• Use various power tools and measurement devices to install, align, test, and verify proper operation of marine electrical and mechanical systems.
• Follow and apply safety and quality control steps and procedures during all phases of work to protect personnel, equipment, and assets.

• Prior Navy experience from an A or E division.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of related experience in marine, ship repair, or similar technical environments.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and repairing structural and mechanical systems and associated equipment.
• Proficiency with various power tools and measurement devices used in marine electrical and mechanical work.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, technical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and quality control steps applicable to shipboard and industrial environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical malfunctions efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills to develop and use technical documents, controlled work packages, and formal work processes.
• Effective communication skills to interface with customers, brief senior management, and provide work direction to others.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance and sustain the required clearance level throughout employment.
• Ability to obtain base access credentials within 60 days of hire and maintain those credentials throughout employment.
• U.S. citizenship.

• Experience working with marine systems, ship repair, valves, electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and diesel equipment.
• Familiarity with integrated shipboard systems and related software.
• Experience performing complicated and non-routine technical tasks in field or shipboard environments.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate work among multiple stakeholders.
• Experience creating test documents, technical reports, and trip or task reports.
• Comfort working outside core specialty when required to complete installations or assignments.

You will work in a technically challenging and mission-focused environment where your Navy and marine systems experience is highly valued. The role offers the opportunity to support critical shipboard operations, collaborate closely with skilled technicians and engineers, and grow your expertise in advanced electrical and mechanical systems. You will gain exposure to integrated technologies, structured work processes, and formal documentation practices, helping you build a strong foundation for long-term career development in the marine and defense sectors.

Work Environment

This position is based at Naval Station Norfolk, working in an operational shipboard and industrial setting. The work environment involves hands-on tasks aboard vessels and in related facilities, using power tools, measurement devices, and technical documentation to complete installations, maintenance, and repairs. You will operate within a structured, safety-focused environment that follows established quality control procedures and security requirements, including maintaining base access credentials and DoD clearance. Work may include varied tasks in different shipboard spaces and field locations, requiring adaptability and attention to detail in a dynamic maritime setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Virginia Beach, VA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 in solving 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.