Electrician

PAE Government Services Inc.; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 41,426 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

PAE Government Services Inc. is seeking an Electrician, Low Voltage to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia. This position requires a well-trained individual with capabilities typically acquired through apprenticeship and experience.

The role involves installing, servicing, and repairing electrical equipment, primarily in commercial and industrial settings. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications or experience and must be US citizens eligible for a Secret US Government Clearance.

Qualifications

• Must possess at least one certification or significant experience.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems of 600 VAC and below is required.
• Must have valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Installs, services, and repairs electrical equipment.
• Replaces defective circuit breakers, switches, and other devices.
• Applies electrical theory in troubleshooting systems.

Skills

Ability to read electrical blueprints

Troubleshooting ability using systematic approach

Knowledge of electrical testing instruments

Control wiring and troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification from an accredited technical school's Electrical Maintenance level 2 program

Completion of an approved apprenticeship program

Tools

Standard tools of the trade

Job description

Electrician, Low Voltage

Amentum, a global leader in critical mission support, engineering, technology, and national security solutions, is seeking an Electrician, Low Voltage to support a government contract based in Kings Bay, Georgia.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrical journey-level position requires a well-rounded, highly trained, and experienced individual. With abilities usually acquired through a formal apprenticeship program and on-the-job experience. General duties include:

• Installs, services, and repairs of electrical equipment in residential, commercial, and industrial environments.
• Replaces defective circuit breakers, switches, fuses, and other electrical wiring devices.
• Applies knowledge of electrical theory in analyzing and troubleshooting of electrical systems or equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, motors, motor controllers, circuit breakers, and conduit systems.
• Follows blueprints, drawings, or other relevant engineering specifications.
• Uses a variety of electrician's hand tools and testing and measurement instruments.
• Installs conduit using threading, cutting and bending equipment and tools.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess at least one of the following:
  • Certification from an accredited technical school's Electrical Maintenance level 2 program
  • Completion of an approved/certified apprenticeship program with a minimum of 3 years working in the industrial electrical field
  • Minimum of 2 years verifiable experience as journey-level Electrician in the field of commercial and industrial plant electrical maintenance working with systems of 600 VAC and below
• Must have proven ability to read and comprehend electrical blueprints and wiring schematics.
• Must have knowledge of and be able to use electrical testing instruments.
• Must have a proven troubleshooting ability, using a systematic approach and the repair of AC and DC electrical control systems including motors, motor controls, transformers, switchgear, electrical panels, and other associated equipment.
• Must have strong background in control wiring and troubleshooting and basic knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret NEC Table 310.16 reproduces in the Ugly's manual wire size and conduit fill requirements and the ability to install as necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical designs, prepare and report on electrical project status and complete as-builts.
• Must be able to work at heights with mechanical lifting devices up to 300 feet.
• Must be capable of obtaining license to operate mechanical lifting devices up to and including 132 feet.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Must wear at all times hard-toed safety shoes meeting ASTM F2413-05 standards.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Must possess standard tools of the trade.
• Successful candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must continually meet eligibility requirements for access to all areas of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Strongly Preferred - AMMO-29 Certification.

Compensation Details

36.45

Posting Information

Original Posting: 04/27/2026 - Until Filled. Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.