Airport Exterior Electrician: MV & Airfield Lighting

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; Virginia; On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Well-being resources

Pension and retirement plans

Ongoing training and development

Vacation

Health benefits

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks an Exterior Electrician to maintain and repair medium voltage electrical equipment at Reagan National and Dulles airports. You will install, test, and service distribution systems up to 4160V and lighting controls, with duties across airfield facilities.

The role requires journey-level skills, MV/low voltage experience, and the ability to work safely under varying shifts, including nights/weekends.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment.
• One year of specialized experience with medium voltage equipment (4160V to 34.5kV).
• Journeyman level knowledge of tools and testing equipment.
• Ability to read drawings and electrical schematics.
• Ability to work safely and follow safety rules and regulations.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers, computerized work orders and time/attendance systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair medium voltage electrical equipment and distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair airfield lighting systems and regulators.
• Locates and repairs transformers, cables and fixtures to keep operations running.
• Test and maintain DC control power, transfer switches and panels.
• Respond to trouble calls and provide concise information to supervisors.
• Perform work following NEC and Airports Authority Design Manual.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Communication

Work order systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Testing equipment

MV cable splicing equipment

Airfield lighting control systems

Job description

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks an Exterior Electrician to maintain and repair medium voltage electrical equipment at Reagan National and Dulles airports. You will install, test, and service distribution systems up to 4160V and lighting controls, with duties across airfield facilities.

The role requires journey-level skills, MV/low voltage experience, and the ability to work safely under varying shifts, including nights/weekends.