Engineering-Technician III – IV (Electrician)

Eagle Systems, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Systems, Inc. seeks a Journeyman Electrician to support NAWCAD's Propulsion and Power Engineering Department at EPSEF in NAS Patuxent River, MD.

Responsibilities include assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical wiring and equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and ensuring compliance with electrical codes. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, naval aviation training or equivalent, at least ten years in the field (six in installations/repairs), the ability to

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED; DoD Secret clearance ability and U.S. citizenship.
• Technical school or college coursework in electricity, electronics, avionics or engineering tech.
• Ten years of related experience; at least six years in electrical installations and repairs.
• Navy aviation electrician training or equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers and components.
• Diagnose malfunctions with test equipment and fix problems.
• Inspect systems for hazards, defects, and needed repairs.
• Install new equipment or modify existing gear per codes.
• Test circuits with ohmmeters, voltmeters and scopes for safety.
• Plan layout and installation based on specs and local codes.
• Direct and train junior electricians on installation and maintenance.
• Prepare cost and manpower estimates for installations.

Skills

Electrical installations

Electrical repairs

Troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/electrical training or relevant coursework

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

This position supports NAWCAD's Propulsion and Power Engineering Department as a Journeyman Electrician at the Electrical Power Systems Evaluation Facility (EPSEF). Duties for this position will include but are not limited to the following:

• 1. Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• 2. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• 3. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of the breakdown and correct the problem.
• 4. Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
• 5. Install new equipment (or modify existing equipment) according to all applicable electrical codes and regulations.
• 6. Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes to ensure compatibility and safety of the system(s).
• 7. Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on job specifications and local codes.
• 8. Direct and train less experienced workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• 9. Prepare cost and manpower estimates for the installation of new electrical wiring, equipment, appliances, and apparatus.

Duties may include performing other tasks on an as-needed basis. Position is located at NAS Patuxent River, MD. Requisition #ESI 0210.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED is required. A certified Electrician's License is highly desired but not required. A person with extensive Naval Aviation electrician training (such as a Navy AE (Aviation Electrician's Mate) and/or industrial experience will also be considered.
• Completion of a technical school, trade school, or advanced armed services technical school curriculum or course of training in electricity, electronics, avionics, mechanics, armaments/ordnance, or engineering technology; OR completion of at least 30 semester hours of course studies at an accredited college or university in an engineering, scientific, or technical curriculum.
• Must have at least ten (10) years of practical experience in a related field, with six (6) years of electrical installations and repairs.
• Must be able to obtain/retain a Secret level DoD security clearance and be a U.S. Citizen.
• Salary Range: $60K - $80K/year, negotiable depending on experience/skillsets.