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Job Title: Electrician

Job Description

As an Electrician, you will lead and motivate a team, coordinating with owners and manufacturing representatives to test, troubleshoot, and commission 480V power distribution equipment. Your role involves configuring and modifying electrical systems for plant production, as well as troubleshooting and repairing 480V and 120V panels including power wiring, control wiring, PLCs, relays, and power supplies. Strong experience with low-voltage power distribution systems and proficiency with schematics and technical drawings are essential. You'll play a critical role in ensuring safety and building productive relationships on the project site.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and motivate the team to achieve project goals.

+ Coordinate with owners and manufacturing representatives for successful testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of equipment.

+ Test, configure, and modify electrical systems for plant production.

+ Troubleshoot and repair 480V and 120V panels, including power and control wiring.

+ Work with low-voltage power distribution electrical systems.

+ Read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and manuals to identify issues and repair equipment.

+ Ensure safety on project sites and participate in the safety program.

+ Build relationships with onsite client representatives and allied trades.

+ Apply overall electrical and construction knowledge.

Essential Skills

+ Proven electrical troubleshooting and repair skills.

+ Experience with service, conduit, and wiring.

+ Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.

+ Experience in industrial and new construction settings.

+ Ability to bend conduit and perform data center installations.

+ Must possess a state-issued journeyman electrician's license.

+ Minimum of 5 years of service, maintenance, and equipment installation experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Desire to work on-site for industrial electrical projects.

+ Experience in building a team and contributing to a positive culture.

+ Continuing education and journeyman licensing renewal assistance.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, health, dental, and vision insurance, and a company vehicle or allowance. Enjoy paid time off, holiday pay, and a flexible schedule that supports work-life balance. Benefit from bonus incentives, travel pay, and a supportive family and safety culture. Take advantage of advancement opportunities and participate in company-sponsored events and community outreach. We provide a company-issued cordless Milwaukee tool kit and offer double pay for Sunday work and triple pay for holiday work.

Work Environment

Our electricians work in data centers, industrial settings, commercial construction, and new build environments. Work hours vary depending on the project site and stage, with employees working more than 40 but no more than 60 hours per week, ensuring safety. Weekend work may be required occasionally due to the nature of construction.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dulles, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/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 Dulles,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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.