Data Center Electrician

Native Energy & Technology, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Native Energy & Technology, Inc. in Springfield, VA is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for a data center. The role covers installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment for energy generation and distribution.

The shift rotates monthly, and candidates must be available for all three shifts. Responsibilities include reading drawings, testing electrical systems, and ensuring NEC compliance while maintaining safety.

Qualifications

• Requires active Virginia Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• Experience working in a data center environment preferred.
• Ability to pass federal background screening.

Responsibilities

• Install or repair electrical equipment in the data center, including generators, transformers, switchboards, and related systems.
• Test currents and diagnose faults using appropriate test equipment.
• Read and work from drawings, layouts, blueprints, or specifications to locate trouble sources.
• Ensure compliance with current NEC and safety standards; maintain a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Electrical testing

NEC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Education

Virginia Journeyman or Master Electrician License

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Conduit systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Electrician shall be responsible for performing a variety of electrical trade functions in a computer data center, such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy. This position's shift may change each month, so candidate must be available for all three shifts.

• Install or repair any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment, including overhead door operators, equipment controls and low voltage controls.
• Must know working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.

• Test electrical currents or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.

• Must have knowledge and understanding of the current National Electrical Code (NEC).

• Must be able to work from drawings, layouts, blueprints, or other specifications, locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment.

• Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.

• Must comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.

• Perform other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Must work outside in hot, cold conditions.
• Must work on-site eight hours per day, Monday through Friday
• Hours may include second and/or third shifts on a monthly rotating basis.
• Climbing ladders, carrying 20 lbs routinely.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Required:

• Must have an active Virginia Journeyman or Master Electrician License.
• Experience working in a data center
• Ability to pass federal background screening

Preferred:

• Knowledge of electrical doors, clean power generators, emergency lighting, UPS systems, and generators.
• Panels-lighting, power, and clean power.
• Fuse distribution panels
• Crash barrier units.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, may be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

Security Clearance Requirements

• All personnel working onsite at federal facilities meet federal government security clearance standards.
• All employees must be approved by the contracting officer for this location

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance