Advanced Marine Electrician (Norfolk, VA) (ETIII)

Serco; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Advanced Marine Electrician in Norfolk, VA to support US Navy ships. You will fabricate and assemble electromechanical/electronic components, apply safety practices, and work within a high-stakes environment on naval installations.

The role requires DoD clearance eligibility, shipboard experience, and leadership of a 6–10 person crew. The position emphasizes testing, documentation, and adherence to NAVSEA standards.

Qualifications

• DoD Secret clearance required or ability to obtain.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years electrical work experience in related field or similar.
• 5+ years shipboard experience or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance post-employment.
• Ability to access shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS) and pass background/drug screening.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• Respirator qualification and PPE usage.
• Experience managing a crew of 6–10.
• Competency attaching fiber optic, RJ-45, DB connectors.
• Reading drawings at tradesman/apprentice level.
• QA experience with safety programs (SRAR/CP).
• Ability to layout cable runs, enclosures, and meters.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in hot shipyard spaces.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and work on-site in Norfolk, VA.

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions, work independently, ensure technical adequacy.
• Conduct tests and modify setups; operate standard test equipment and record data.
• Construct components or simple models; adapt standard equipment.
• Maintain engineering data records and perform basic data plotting.
• Perform routine tests (tensile, hardness) and operate test equipment.
• Plan and accomplish goals with supervisory guidance as needed.

Skills

DoD clearance (Secret)

US Citizenship

High School Diploma

Electrical work 5+ years

Shipboard experience 5+ years

OSHA 10 certification

Respirator qualification

Crew leadership (6-10)

Fiber optic & RJ-45 connectors

Reading drawings

Safety program knowledge (SRAR/CP)

NAVSEA familiarity

Physical ability to lift 40–50 lbs

Willingness to travel up to 10%

On-site work in Norfolk/VA travel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love engaging in high-profile projects supporting the U.S Navy and our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you!

As the Advanced Marine Electrician, you will be part of a dynamic team supporting our US. Navy located in the beautiful surroundings of Norfolk, Virginia where your primary work location will be Norfolk, VA with the possibility of work in Chesapeake, VA, Newport News, VA, and/or Portsmouth VA.

Serco supports our US Naval Ships with successful and safe work by providing cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations for our Military. You will join an amazing team to fabricate, and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies by applying appropriate safety techniques.

You play a critical role in ensuring that successful and safe work is performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships and our Military installations, which is vital to our Mission to protect and serve our Military.

In this role you will:

• Receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed; performs recurring work independently; work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions including troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions.
• Conduct various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data.
• Perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed such as: Constructs components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment.
• Gather and maintains specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.; performs computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas; plots data and draws simple curves and graphs.
• Perform simple or routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operates and adjusts simple test equipment; records test data.
• Rely on your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and you will typically report to a supervisor in a safe work environment.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• The ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship.
• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years experience in electrical work in a related field or relevant/similar experience.
• 5 years of Shipboard experience or relevant/similar experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain and active DoD Secret Clearance post-employment
• Ability to obtain and gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening
• Ability to obtain an OSHA 10 certification
• Ability to get respirator qualified and wear PPE throughout the work shift.
• Experience managing a crew 6-10 team members of various trades.
• A combination of experience in the following areas:
• Competency attaching fiber optic, RJ-45, DB type connectors
• Read drawings (Tradesman level)
• QCI instruct of lower techs
• Implement safety program/SRAR Qual/CP
• Prelim QA testing, MCTs, space closeouts
• Multipin competent
• Elec testing reqs, i.e. ground checks, RSPT testing
• Layout & cutting of electrical enclosures, electrical hook-ups & multiple meter knowledge
• Reading drawings (Apprentice level)
• Band/pack MCTs/RISE
• Layout & mount small equipment as needed
• Basic knowledge of tools, QA documents, meter
• Safety: Actively participates in safety surveillances & walk-thrus
• Familiarity with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation.
• Ability to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift up to 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position.
• Attention to safety, which is critical.
• Ability and willing to travel up to 10% to various work sites
• Ability to work on-site in Norfolk, VA and travel to Newport News, VA.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• An active or current DoD Secret clearance
• An OSHA Certification
• A Multipin Connector certification.
• Fiber Optic certifications.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail] .

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer .

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act.For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality. Additionally, you will receive Health and Welfare Benefits based on the WD for the contract.Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time members receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or Service Contract Labor Standards.

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans.