• Electrician

    Aerotek (Norfolk, VA)


    Job Title: Electrician (1st Class)

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Electrician (1st Class) with a strong electrical background to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for reading and interpreting work specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics, as well as troubleshooting complex problems on electrical equipment and systems. The role also involves writing reports, ordering materials, and reporting any abnormal conditions, whether safety or mechanical related.

    Responsibilities

    + Read and interpret work specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics.

    + Write reports and order materials.

    + Report any abnormal conditions, including safety or mechanical issues.

    + Troubleshoot complex problems on electrical equipment and systems.

    + Run cabling into ships without performing pin connectorization or live terminations.

    Essential Skills

    + Strong understanding of electrical theory and how electricity works.

    + Experience with troubleshooting, wiring, and meter reading.

    + Minimum of 6+ years as a marine electrician with a stable job history.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience working with cableways, MCTs, and cable routing.

    + TWIC card required to work at Portsmouth Marine Terminal or ability to be escorted.

    + Minimum of 3 years of experience as a shipfitter.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    You will join a reputable local shipyard offering stable full-time assignments, where your work ethic and attendance are highly valued. The opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects will help you grow your expertise in marine electrical systems.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position is based in a shipyard environment, specifically at locations like Little Creek and NOB. The work involves working aboard ships, focusing on repairing and refurbishing electrical lighting, communications, and other systems that operate off electrical power. The role requires a strong commitment to attendance and work ethic.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00/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)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    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 meets 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 solving for 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.

     

    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.