Electrician - Hiring Now in Virginia Beach

Job Description Are you looking to continue your career supporting the world's finest Navy? Amentum has an immediate opening for a Shipboard Electrician/Interior Communications (IC) Technician to support our Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) customer in Norfolk, VA. Essential Responsibilities Provide technical assistance, assessments, inspection, troubleshooting, corrective actions, adjustments/repairs, and grooms on shipboard electrical and interior communication systems Observe and/or conduct cold and hot checks of equipment, note condition and parameters for any out-of-specification readings or settings Observe the operation of the equipment by ship's force to witness the full range of performance Use appropriate measuring/test equipment to obtain data for evaluation Provide written visit debrief and reports using MS Office applications and specialized reporting systems such as Fleet Technical Support (FTS) Attend conferences and meetings as a waterfront technical representative of MARMC Code 262 Provide On-The-Job Training to ship's force during shipboard evolutions, assessments, and technical assist events Interpret drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams and control schematics. Minimum Requirements A minimum of six (6) years of experience as an Electric Plant Control Console (EPCC) Operator or working with PLC/Network systems Five (5) years of experience (within the last 10 years) troubleshooting and conducting corrective and preventive maintenance on shipboard power distribution, interior communications, and/or electronic systems Minimum of two (2) years of general electric and/or Interior Communications (IC) experience on marine vesselsMinimum of four (4) years of experience in availability planning, modernization, repair, and testing of shipboard electrical systems/equipment Ability to perform maintenance and repairs of generators, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, electrical motors, distribution panels, alarm systems, and lighting circuits Able to produce a detailed, coherent, written visit debrief/report to the corresponding government Subject Matter Expert (SME) Must have an active secret US government clearance. Note: US citizenship is required to maintain a secret clearance Qualifications Certification as a level 1 thermographer (Infrared Survey) Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future. Compensation Details $35.00 - 40.00 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax‑saving options life insurance Pet insurance Original Posting 03/24/2026 - Until Filled Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to , , , (including , childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to , childbirth, or breastfeeding), , ancestry, United States military or veteran status, , , creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, , citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental at Labor Laws Posters. #J-18808-Ljbffr Energy Jobline ZR