Electrician, High Voltage

Amentum; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled High Voltage Electrician to join their team in Springfield, VA. This role involves performing a variety of electrical trade functions, including the installation and maintenance of equipment essential for the generation and distribution of electric energy. The ideal candidate will have experience with medium voltage systems and familiarity with electrical control systems, along with the ability to read blueprints and specifications. If you are a dedicated professional with the necessary qualifications and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; familiarity with NEC and electrical control systems.
• 10 years experience in commercial/industrial setting or relevant licenses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain electrical equipment for energy generation and distribution.
• Diagnose issues in electrical systems and perform repairs based on specifications.

Skills

Medium voltage experience

Ability to lift up to 45 lbs

Electrical control systems familiarity

Reading and writing skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Formal or informal education or training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electrician's hand 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:

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 control 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 years of experience in a commercial/industrial setting.

• Master Electrician’s license preferred.

• OSHA 30 Card preferred.

• NFPA 70E Certification preferred.