14092 - Electrician Specialist

Virginia Department of Transportation; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation seeks a lead maintenance supervisor for electrical systems at two mountain tunnel facilities in SWRO. You will direct staff and contractors, perform advanced PM activities, and ensure safety compliance across tunnel ventilation, lighting, switchgear, and PLC systems.

The role requires interpreting NEC/NFPA standards, supervising teams, and planning contract work while maintaining detailed records of inspections and equipment condition.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Virginia and West Virginia electrical licenses within 12 months.
• Experience overseeing facility and system maintenance activities.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical malfunctions.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex electrical and mechanical reports.
• Experience with AC/DC electrical circuits, low/high voltage equipment.
• Experience with control circuits for pumps and motors.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance activities and supervise staff and contractors in repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Oversee staff training and ensure safety compliance for tunnel systems and equipment.
• Maintain records, review inspection reports, and document PM checks and equipment condition.
• Plan, develop, and monitor contract work including electrical distribution and PLC system repairs.

Skills

Oversee staff

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Code knowledge

Plan coordination

PLC systems

Electrical switchgear

Reading complex reports

Thermography

Ultrasonic inspection

Tools

Thermography tooling

Ultrasonic inspection

Job description

Job Description

Lead maintenance teams in performing preventative and corrective maintenance on all electrical systems at two mountain tunnel facilities in SWRO. Lead maintenance teams in performing preventative and corrective maintenance on all electrical systems. Work activity includes ventilation systems, traffic signals, tunnel lighting systems, electrical switchgear, and PLC system.

How You Will Contribute

• Direct Systems Maintenance Activities: Direct assigned staff and contract employees in the completion of electrical and mechanical system repairs or maintenance work. Direct and perform advanced PM activities on electrical equipment.
• Oversee and Train Staff and Contract Employees: Related to proper technical aspects of electrical work per code and safety rules for tunnel systems and equipment. Assist with development of standard operating procedures for tunnel systems, equipment and staff.
• Perform Condition Assessments: Maintain records. Review tunnel inspection reports and ensure consistent documentation of PM checks and electrical equipment and asset condition.
• Plan, Develop, and Monitor Contract Work: To include electrical distribution systems repair, PLC system repairs, fan motor maintenance, and other system or facility maintenance, repair or service.

What Will Make You Successful

• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply National Electric Code, NFPA standards, Federal, State and local policies, codes, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to oversee the work of others.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor during emergency situations requiring such actions.
• Ability to plan and coordinate work unit and contractor schedules.
• Ability to use, read and interpret complex electrical and mechanical reports.
• Knowledge of AC and DC electrical circuits, low and high voltage electrical circuits, electrical switch gear and heavy duty electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of control circuits, controls for pumps, motors and various electrical systems.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, and techniques used in operation and maintenance of industrial control systems.
• Skill in basic computer operations.
• Skill in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical malfunctions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Virginia and West Virginia electrical license within 12 months of employment.
• Experience overseeing the work of others engaged in facility and system maintenance activities.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical malfunctions.
• Experience using, reading, interpreting complex electrical and mechanical reports.
• Experience with AC and DC electrical circuits, low and high voltage electrical circuits, electrical switch gear and heavy duty electrical equipment.
• Experience with control circuits, controls for pumps, motors and various electrical systems.
• Skill in basic computer operations.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in PLC Maintenance, or related field desired.
• Experience in project management including planning and monitoring contract work.
• Experience in the field of facility and control system operations, and in staff oversight supporting 24 hour operations.
• Experience with PLC maintenance and advanced PM techniques including thermography and ultrasonic inspection.
• Possession of electrical license.

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen