Electrician - Air Traffic Systems (100% Travel)

Parsons Corporation; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an experienced Air Traffic Systems Electrician to join our construction team, installing and upgrading FAA communications and automation systems nationwide, and ensuring robust, compliant operations. You will read project drawings, run electrical and civil tasks, test equipment, and coordinate with site owners while upholding safety standards.

The role requires 100% travel across the United States, its territories, and federally managed facilities, with a DOT physical and

Qualifications

• Licensed electrician with extensive experience in electrical installations.
• Experience reading and interpreting project drawings and specifications.
• Experience using electrical and electronics test equipment.
• Willingness to travel 100% across the United States and territories.
• Ability to pass government background check and DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Install and upgrade FAA communications and automation systems.
• Perform electrical installations at airports and remote facilities.
• Coordinate with site owners and ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

Licensed electrician

Electrical installations

Read drawings

Electrical test equipment

Safety best practices

DOT physical

Travel 100%

Background check

Education

OSHA 30 training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Air Traffic Systems Electrician to join our team! In this role you will get to perform installation of communications systems and automation systems at FAA facilities across the United States National Air Space (NAS).

T5 Program Summary: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons in April 2023. Parsons is the prime contractor. This $1.8+ billion contract has a 4-year base period with two 3-year options. The statement of work includes a variety of activities that support the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and certain reimbursable programs, the FAA NextGen Program, national security programs, and aviation safety. Specifically, work includes site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, contract surveillance, and other technical services as required. Work is performed across the nation in each of the FAA’s nine regions as well as the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and in several U.S. territories. An average staff of 500 with a peak staff over 650 supports this contract, in addition to those subcontractors who perform construction work.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• This position works as part of a construction and installation crew installing new or upgrading existing equipment and systems such as communications systems and automation systems.

• The Electrician completes projects on airports and at remote facilities in various environments establishing new or upgrading existing systems.

• Work will involve electrical systems installation, civil construction tasks, and electrical equipment installation tasks.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Candidate must be a licensed electrician

• Candidate must have extensive experience with above and below ground electrical installations, duct banks, manholes, steel racks, towers and poles, surveying, concrete work, excavation equipment operations, and airfield systems.

• Candidate must be familiar with construction quality and safety best practices.

• Candidate must be able to read, interpret, and implement project drawings, specifications, and client orders and standards.

• Candidate should have experience with the use of electrical and electronics test equipment.

• 100% travel is required throughout the United States, its territories and possessions, and anywhere federally owned and operated air traffic equipment is operated.

• Must pass government background check to qualify.

• Must be able to pass fleet driver motor vehicle history check as well as DOT physical requirements.

• 8 plus years of experience required.

• OSHA 30 training preferred.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Terrific customer service skills – a history of working directly with customers and site owners

• Computer skills – experience working with Microsoft Office for daily and weekly reporting

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $15.68 - $71.30

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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