Electrician

Elizabeth River Crossings; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth River Crossings is seeking an Electrician to maintain and repair electrical systems across the Elizabeth River Tunnels and related facilities. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, installation, and preventive maintenance of power distribution, lighting, motors, controls, and instrumentation.

Regular hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with on-call rotations and possible 12-hour shifts during inclement weather or emergencies.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Journeyman or Master Electrical license required.
• Minimum four years electrical repair and maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of wiring, circuitry, electrical systems, tools, and applicable codes.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high- and low-voltage systems.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and pass background/drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical systems and equipment.
• Respond to outages, equipment failures, and emergency repair needs to restore safe operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, adjustments, and documentation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and technical documents.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, and NEC/OSHA/NFPA requirements.
• Complete work orders, document time and materials used, and maintain records.
• Monitor contractor work, support other departments, and assist with special projects.

Skills

Electrical repair

Wiring

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Team communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WHY JOIN ERC?

• Support critical transportation infrastructure that keeps Hampton Roads moving safely and reliably.
• Work in a hands-on maintenance environment with a variety of electrical systems, equipment, and facility challenges.
• Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and keeping essential tunnel and facility operations running.
• Gain exposure to power distribution, lighting, motors, controls, instrumentation, preventive maintenance, and emergency response work.
• ERC covers the commuting cost of tolls at the Elizabeth River Tunnels for employees.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Stable, full-time work supporting critical regional infrastructure.
• ERC-paid commuting tolls through the Elizabeth River Tunnels for employees.
• Opportunities to work on a wide range of electrical, facility, and infrastructure systems.

SCHEDULE:

• Regular work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
• Participation in the on-call rotation is required, with schedules published six months in advance.
• Inclement weather or emergency conditions may require 12-hour shifts as needed to support maintenance operations.

POSITION SUMMARY

Join the team that maintains the electrical systems supporting the Elizabeth River Tunnels and related facilities. The Electrician performs hands-on troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance on power distribution, lighting, motors, instrumentation, controls, and facility electrical systems. This role helps keep critical transportation infrastructure operating safely and reliably.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical and electro-mechanical systems, including wiring, motors, lighting controls, instrumentation, and related equipment.
• Respond to outages, equipment failures, and emergency repair needs to restore safe and reliable operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, adjustments, and documentation for electrical systems and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, and perform work in compliance with applicable NEC, OSHA, NFPA, and company requirements.
• Complete work orders, document time and materials used, and maintain accurate records for repairs, inspections, supplies, and equipment.
• Monitor contractor work, support other departments, communicate issues to leadership, and assist with special projects as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Complete assigned work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Keep electrical systems maintained and minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Respond promptly to electrical issues, equipment failures, and power-related problems.
• Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance records, and inventory documentation.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, team members, contractors, and other departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state-issued Journeyman or Master Electrical License required.
• Minimum of four years of electrical repair and maintenance experience required.
• Knowledge of wiring, circuitry, electrical systems, tools, equipment, materials, and applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high- and low voltage electrical systems and related equipment.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, support projects, work a flexible schedule, pass required background and drug screening.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crawl, climb, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive hand and finger movements.
• Ability to hear, see, communicate, and follow detailed instructions in an active maintenance environment.
• Medium work: ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds regularly.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may involve varying weather conditions, extreme temperatures, elevated areas, electrical hazards, moving equipment, fumes, odors, dust, gases, and other maintenance-related conditions.
• The role requires safe work practices, situational awareness, and consistent use of required protective procedures and equipment.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to troubleshoot problems, interpret instructions, use basic math, read technical information, write clearly, and communicate effectively with team members and leadership.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time. Elizabeth River Crossings OpCo, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (gender), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other category

protected by federal, state or local laws.