Electrician

Amentum company; Williamsburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum in Williamsburg, VA seeks an Electrician to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems supporting base facilities. The role requires reading blueprints, troubleshooting, and working with voltages up to 480 V, with strong safety adherence.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, lighting systems upkeep, and responding to breakdowns to keep equipment operational. A valid DPOR license or equivalent experience is required, along with U.S.

Qualifications

• US Citizen
• Valid Driver's License
• High school Diploma or GED
• Must have DPOR Journeyman or Master License from any state to transfer or 10 years relevant field experience
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain an active government clearance at time of application
• Experience with installing and troubleshooting low voltage/control wiring is highly desired
• Ability to work independently or in a team-driven setting
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to include extension ladders repetitively during the shift
• Basic decision-making skills; uses independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, or repair electrical systems for generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy.
• Troubleshoot equipment to prevent malfunctions and identify improvement opportunities.
• Respond to maintenance calls and repair electrical issues on base assets.
• Run new power/cables and perform project work as needed.
• Prepare estimates, man hours, materials, and orders per procedures.
• Maintain and repair lighting systems and electrical distribution in base buildings.
• Follow safety and health requirements and other policy standards.
• Perform general maintenance tasks for repair at the property.

Skills

NEC Knowledge

Blueprint Reading

Electrical Troubleshooting

Independent/Team Work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DPOR Journeyman/Master License or 10+ years experience

Tools

Electrical Meters

Hand & Power Tools

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Electrician located in the Williamsburg area of Virginia. The Electrician performs a variety of electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of NEC code required.

• Ability to read blueprints, manuals, and construction drawings.

• Performs all facets of electrical installations.

• Troubleshoots equipment for electrical issues to prevent malfunctions and/or identify opportunities for improvements.

• Responsible for troubleshooting electrical issues, repairing, replacing, and maintaining the electrical wiring and circuits on assets on the base by responding promptly to equipment breakdowns and repairing the machinery’s electrical components in a timely manner.

• Knowledge and experience working with voltages up to 480 V.

• Maintain and repair as needed all indoor / outdoor lighting systems to include all associated controls and to maintain and repair electrical distribution system in base buildings.

• Repair and replace as needed motors, contacts, relays, motor starters, and motor sheaves, wiring as it pertains to HVAC equipment.

• Skilled in use of tools common to the trade including electric meters
  and hand and powered tools.

• Performs preventive maintenance for electrical fixtures throughout base.

• Performs general maintenance tasks necessary for repair at the property.

• Responds to maintenance calls, troubleshooting and repairing issues.

• Runs new power/cables, and performs project work for the base.

• Prepares estimates, man hours, materials used and orders items needed for job completion or inventory replacement per established procedures.

• Follows all policy, procedures and service standards and complies with all current related safety and health requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• US Citizen

• Valid Drivers license

• High school Diploma or GED

• Must have DPOR Journeyman or Master License from any state to transfer or 10 years relevant field experience

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain an active government clearance at time of application

• Experience with installing and troubleshooting low voltage/control wiring is highly desired

• Ability to work independently or in a team-driven setting.

• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to include extension ladders
  repetitively during the shift

• Basic decision-making skills; uses independent judgment.

Compensation Details:

$28.00-$40.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/03/2026 - 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. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.