Electrician, High Voltage

Amentum; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Electrician-High Voltage in Springfield, VA to support a government customer. The role requires U.S. citizenship and a Top Secret clearance.

The electrician will install, maintain, and repair high and medium voltage equipment, read blueprints, and ensure compliance with NEC and NFPA standards. Candidates should have a Journeyman’s license and relevant testing certifications, with physical ability to lift up to 45 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary for job performance.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, or repair high/medium voltage electrical equipment.
• Work from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or specifications; diagnose issues in electrical systems.
• Perform load calculations and use electrical testing instruments.
• Follow NEC and NFPA standards; ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

High voltage experience

Medium voltage

Reading blueprints

NEC familiarity

Journeyman license

NICET/NETA testing

Lifting up to 45 lbs

MS Office

Virginia electrical code

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Electrician-High Voltage 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:

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. 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; working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment, working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment, and using a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments

Experience and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a

level necessary for successful job performance.

• Medium voltage experience.
• Familiarity with electrical controls systems
• Familiarity with NEC
• Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• NETA III Certification or, NICET II Electrical Power Testing or Virginia Electrical
• Journeyman’s license/certificate.
• NICET I Electrical Power Testing preferred.
• Electrical Journeyman’s license/certificate or 10 yrs. Experience in commercial/industrial

setting.

• Master Electrician’s license preferred.
• OSHA 30 Card preferred
• NFPA 70E Certification preferred.

Compensation Details:

70.34

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.

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