Electrician, High Voltage

Amentum; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled High Voltage Electrician to join their dedicated team. In this essential role, you will perform a variety of electrical trade functions, including installation, maintenance, and repair of critical electrical equipment. Your expertise will ensure the reliable generation and distribution of electric energy, supporting vital operations. This position requires a strong background in electrical systems, the ability to troubleshoot effectively, and familiarity with industry standards. If you are passionate about electrical work and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write at a necessary level for job performance.
• Experience with electrical controls systems and NEC familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, or repair electrical equipment for energy generation and distribution.
• Diagnose issues in electrical systems and perform standard computations.

Skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Electrical equipment installation

Load requirement calculations

Use of electrician's hand tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring and testing instruments

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Electrician-High Voltage to join our team in Springfield, VA and support our government customer.

Must be a U.S. Citizen and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities include the following:

1. A High Voltage 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.
2. Work involves most of the following: installing or repairing any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment.
3. Working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications.
4. Locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment.
5. Working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment.
6. Using a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments.

Experience and Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
3. Familiarity with electrical controls systems.
4. Familiarity with NEC.
5. Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
6. NETA III Certification or NICET II Electrical Power Testing or Virginia Electrical NICET I Electrical Power Testing preferred.
7. Electrical Journeyman’s license/certificate or 10 yrs. experience in commercial/industrial setting.
8. OSHA 30 Card preferred.
9. NFPA 70E Certification preferred.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran 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.