Electrician

Aerotek; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Electrician to support electrical construction at a secure military installation in Suffolk, VA. The role focuses on installing conduit types and wiring, reading blueprints, and ensuring safe, compliant electrical systems in an outdoor industrial setting.

You will work with a team, follow safety policies, obtain required security badges, and adapt to weather conditions while delivering quality workmanship on time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an electrician in industrial or construction environments.
• Proficiency in installing galvanized rigid, PVC-coated rigid, and aluminum rigid conduit.
• Strong ability to perform conduit bending using appropriate tools.
• Experience pulling wire and completing industrial wiring tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical drawings.
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills for industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required site badging for a secure military installation.
• Possession of a Real ID that meets federal identification requirements.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install galvanized rigid, PVC-coated rigid, and aluminum rigid conduit according to project specifications and applicable codes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to plan and execute installations accurately.
• Pull wire and complete wiring tasks for industrial electrical systems, ensuring neat, organized, and code-compliant work.
• Perform conduit bending and routing to support clean, efficient, and safe electrical layouts.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues in an industrial setting and assist in resolving problems promptly and safely.
• Follow all site-specific security and access requirements, including obtaining and using required badges and identification.
• Work collaboratively with the onsite team to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures while working outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Skills

Industrial electrician

Conduit installation

Conduit bending

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Badging

Real ID

Outdoor work

Education

Electrical license preferred

Job description

Job Title: Electrician

Job Description

This role focuses on supporting electrical construction projects at a secure military installation, with an emphasis on installing galvanized rigid, PVC-coated rigid, and aluminum rigid conduit in an industrial environment. You will apply your experience in wiring, troubleshooting, and blueprint reading to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Install galvanized rigid, PVC-coated rigid, and aluminum rigid conduit according to project specifications and applicable codes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to plan and execute installations accurately.
• Pull wire and complete wiring tasks for industrial electrical systems, ensuring neat, organized, and code-compliant work.
• Perform conduit bending and routing to support clean, efficient, and safe electrical layouts.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues in an industrial setting and assist in resolving problems promptly and safely.
• Follow all site-specific security and access requirements, including obtaining and using required badges and identification.
• Work collaboratively with the onsite team to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures while working outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an electrician, primarily in industrial or construction environments.
• Proficiency in installing galvanized rigid, PVC-coated rigid, and aluminum rigid conduit.
• Strong ability to perform conduit bending using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Experience pulling wire and completing industrial wiring tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical drawings.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting skills for industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required site badging for a secure military installation.
• Possession of a Real ID that meets federal identification requirements.
• Comfort working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical license is preferred.
• Industrial electrical experience is a strong plus.
• Construction environment experience is beneficial.
• Familiarity with secure facility protocols and access control procedures is helpful.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values professionalism, safety, and high‑quality workmanship on meaningful projects in a secure, mission‑focused environment. The organization supports you through the badging and clearance process, providing guidance to navigate site requirements smoothly. You can expand your industrial electrical experience, work with specialized materials and installations, and build your skills on complex projects that offer long‑term career development in the trades.

Work Environment

This role is based at a secure military installation and involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and wind. The work is performed in an active construction and industrial setting with heavy equipment, materials, and ongoing site activity. You will use standard electrical tools and equipment for conduit installation, wiring, and troubleshooting. Site access requires proper badging and a Real ID, and you must follow all safety rules, security protocols, and dress in appropriate workwear suitable for construction and outdoor conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Suffolk, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Suffolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.