Marine Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Marine Deck Electrician

Aerotek is looking to hire electricians for $27 and $140 per diem for Newport News VA.

Job Description

This role focuses on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems in a shipyard environment, with a strong emphasis on marine and industrial applications. The Marine Deck Electrician reads and interprets shipboard electrical documentation, performs hands-on cable and equipment work, and ensures that all electrical installations meet safety, quality, and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret shipboard electrical installation drawings, wiring tables, schematics, and work packages to plan and execute electrical work accurately.
• Work independently with clear instructions, managing assigned tasks from start to completion with minimal supervision.
• Perform general deck electrician duties, including laying out and mounting electrical equipment and wireways in accordance with specifications.
• Install cable penetrations in equipment, bulkheads, and decks, ensuring proper sealing and compliance with safety and structural requirements.
• Install, route, and secure electrical cables throughout the vessel or industrial facility, following established standards and practices.
• Perform cable terminations, cut-in, and hook-up of electrical equipment, ensuring reliable connections and proper labeling.
• Use basic electrical meters and test instruments, such as volt-ohm meters, clamp-on ammeters, and insulation resistance testers, to test, diagnose, and verify electrical systems.
• Repair, construct, install, troubleshoot, and maintain routine electrical systems and equipment used in marine and industrial environments.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the electrical field, specifically in Industrial, Marine, or Commercial Nuclear applications.
• Ability to read and interpret shipboard electrical installation drawings, wiring tables, schematics, and work packages.
• Proficiency in using basic electrical meters and test instruments, including volt-ohm meters, clamp-on ammeters, and insulation resistance testers.
• Proficiency in using basic electrician hand tools such as pliers, wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, and connector crimping tools.
• Demonstrated ability to perform general deck electrician work, including mounting electrical equipment and wireways, installing cable penetrations, cable installation, cable terminations, and cut-in and hook-up tasks.
• Physical ability to climb vertical and inclined stairs and ladders, crawl, bend, stoop, work at heights, and work in confined spaces in a shipyard environment.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a setting that values technical expertise, hands-on problem solving, and continuous skills development in a specialized marine and industrial environment. The role offers exposure to complex shipboard and industrial electrical systems, providing opportunities to deepen your experience and advance your career. You will collaborate with experienced tradespeople and technical professionals who share a strong focus on safety, craftsmanship, and reliable project delivery.

Work Environment

This position is based in a shipyard environment with predominantly outdoor and industrial working conditions. You will work around active shipbuilding and repair operations, which may involve noise, varying weather conditions, and physically demanding tasks. The role requires frequent climbing of vertical and inclined ladders and stairs, working at heights, bending, stooping, crawling, and performing tasks in confined spaces. You will regularly use basic electrician tools, electrical test instruments, and equipment such as volt-ohm meters, clamp-on ammeters, insulation resistance testers, and conduit tools. Standard industrial attire and appropriate personal protective equipment are required to ensure safety in the shipyard and industrial work areas.

This is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

The pay range for this position is $21.36 - $37.31/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Newport News,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.