Electrical Apprentice Sterling Hiring Event

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is hosting an in-person Electrician Apprentice hiring event at Washington Dulles Marriott Suites, Herndon, VA 20170. The event runs Thursday, 11/5/26 from 8:00am–12:00pm. The role involves assisting in installing electrical equipment per plans and standards.

Expect outdoor work in varying weather, possible overtime and night/weekend shifts. Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, plus background and drug screening.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must pass a background check and drug test.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Overtime may be mandatory, including nights and weekends.
• Other duties as assigned, such as cleanup of composite materials.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components and devices.
• Install and mount electronic controls, devices, panels, sensors, and components.
• Perform interlock wiring as required.
• Test electrical systems and circuit continuity using testing devices; read plans and installation manuals.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and locate the cause of breakdowns.
• Read contract drawings.
• Troubleshoot EMS systems, smart breakers, and relays.

Skills

Reliable Transportation

Background check

Drug test

Valid driver& Prime;s license

Overtime flexibility

Blueprint reading

Composite cleanup duties

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

*Disclaimer-To qualify for this position, the candidate must attend this hiring event in person at the location listed below. *

Location: Washington Dulles Marriott Suites, 13101 Worldgate Drive, Herndon, VA 20170

Date & Time: Thursday, 11/5/26 from 8:00am -12:00pm

An Electrician Apprentice assists in the installation of electrical equipment in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical or electronic wiring, conduit, cable, equipment, components and devices associated with electrical equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans.
• Installing and mounting electronic controls, device, panels, sensors, and components.
• Performing interlock wiring as required.
• Testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices. Inspecting installation sites and studying work orders, building plans, and installation manuals in order to determine materials requirements and installation procedures.
• Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Reading contract drawings.
• Trouble shooting EMS systems, smart breakers, and relays.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Skills Sets / Expectations:

• High School diploma or GED required 0+ months of experience.
• Reliable Transportation
• Must successfully pass a background check and drug test
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record.
• Possibility for mandatory overtime, which may fluctuate and include night and weekend work.
• Other duties as assigned, such as composite cleanup: removing, disposing and recycling of composite materials.

Desired Skills

• Vocational school or education training is a plus.

Working conditions and environment

This position is physically demanding and often requires working outdoors while exposed to all types of weather conditions and while working in all types of environments. For example, the incumbent may be required to work, depending on the job location and the time of year, in the heat, cold, rain and snow. This position also requires working at extreme heights, in areas that are under construction, or in restricted areas such as a switchgear room, manhole, utility tunnel, crawl space or attic. The incumbent must be able to access work areas that are accessible only by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladders or stairs that are under construction. Additionally, this position requires flexible work hours. In order to get a project completed on time, employees are often required to work overtime, weekends and night shifts. The incumbent must work in the presence of customers and their representatives with little or no interference or disruption to the customer while maintaining a professional and courteous image.

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.