Engineering Technician V (Electrical Controls)

THOR Solutions, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Medical Insurance

TRICARE Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSAs

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

THOR Solutions, LLC seeks an Engineering Technician V (Electrical Controls) for full-time duty at SWRMC in San Diego, CA. You will support Navy shipboard equipment, troubleshoot systems, and provide training to improve fleet readiness.

The role requires a SECRET clearance and travel up to 10%. Salary includes base pay of $39.78/hour plus $5.09/hour health and welfare, with benefits detailed in the posting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience with U.S. Navy electrical control systems.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and assessing shipboard electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time onsite support and surge support for Code 265 equipment.
• Lead assessment teams and provide technical guidance for adjustments and repairs.
• Conduct pre-job briefings and report equipment readiness status.
• Assist with DFS and ESR inputs and prepare reports.
• Deliver TAVRs and ship-visit debriefs.

Skills

Electrical control systems

Troubleshooting

Technical guidance

Navy shipboard experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

THOR Solutions is actively seeking an ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN V (Electrical Controls) with U.S. Navy shipboard experience to provide full-time support for U.S. Naval shipboard equipment at the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) in San Diego, CA.

In this role, you will be part of a waterfront team that provides direct engineering and technical support to the U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet, helping keep shipboard systems reliable and mission-ready. Working alongside Navy personnel aboard ships and at regional maintenance facilities, you will apply your technical expertise to troubleshoot equipment, support maintenance and assessments, and train Ship's Force to improve Fleet self-sufficiency and readiness. This is an opportunity to contribute to a high-impact mission that directly supports the safety and combat readiness of our Fleet.

This position is contingent upon contract award, anticipated for February 2027.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Provide Full-Time Onsite Support as well as Surge Support as tasked for the following Code 265 cognizant equipment.
• Serve as a senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) and lead for assessment teams and Fleet Technical Assistance teams on-site or via distance support as required, to include engineering/technical evaluations, equipment functional checks, troubleshooting, test, analysis, and provide technical guidance and over-the-shoulder direction for adjustments and repairs to the maximum extent possible during the time available.
• Conduct pre-job briefings and report equipment readiness status.
• Assist with technical input and preparation of DFS and ESR responses.
• Deliver TAVRs and ship-visit debriefs

Location:

Full time onsite at the SWRMC in San Diego, CA.

Typical Physical Activity:

Mix of desk/computer work in an office environment and visits to waterfront/shipboard environments. May involve: repetitive motion, traversing shipboard environments (e.g. confined spaces, ladders, hatches), or vision..

Anticipated Travel:

This position involves up to 10% travel, including travel to overseas/OCONUS locations.

Typical Pay Range:

The anticipated pay for this position in the identified location(s) is $39.78/hour. Actual compensation offered will be based upon individual factors including education, qualifications, and experience. This position is covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA) and will additionally receive $5.09/hour in "health and welfare" benefits.

Existing SECRET Security Clearance Required:

This position requires an existing active or interim Secret security clearance prior to hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance; therefore, only current U.S. citizens will be considered for this position. A candidate without a clearance but with highly relevant experience may be considered, but still must obtain a clearance prior to hire.

Required Education, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent.
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of recent, relevant hands‑on experience within the last seven (7) years in the operation, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and assessing of U.S. Navy Electrical Control Systems including, but not limited to:
  • Cables; power and lighting circuits (4160 VAC, 1000 VDC, 450 VAC, 115 VAC); marine electrical systems; transformers; SSDG/MPDE controls; generator sets and exciters; electric/digital/hydraulic governor and synchronizer controls; propulsion generators, motors, Auxiliary Propulsion Motors (APM), and Hybrid Electric Drive System (HEDS) and controls; battery chargers, power supplies, line-voltage regulators, UPS, and batteries; auxiliary motors and controls; Electric/electronic control, detection, alarm sensing, indicating, and monitoring systems and equipment; and switchgear including instrumentation, controls, circuit breakers, reverse-power relays, load shedding devices, Multi-Function Monitoring (MFM), Generator Protection Module (GPM), and No Break Power Supply (NBPS).
• Ability to support Machinery Control Systems on DDG 1000, LPD 17, and LSD 47 class ships and ballast/deballast control systems on LPD 17, LSD 47, LHD 1, and LHD 8 class ships.
• Ability toutilizecomputers including the Microsoft Office Suite for compiling information for reports and history files and transfer digital pictures from camera to computer and enhance asrequiredand label them for report purposes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Required Certifications/Trainings or ability to obtain within 60 and 180 days of providing direct support:

• Marine Electric Propulsion/High-Voltage Electrical Safety training by MEBA. Required prior to support 4160 VAC IR-survey tasking.
• CPR certification
• OSHA 10-hour Maritime training within 90 days

Benefit Offerings:

Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with employer match and Traditional/Roth options
• Medical Insurance (3 plan options)
• TRICARE Supplemental Coverage for TRICARE-eligible individuals
• Dental Insurance (2 plan options)
• Vision Insurance Plan (2 plan options)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Commuter/Transit Benefits
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance for employee
• Additional Life Insurance options for employee + family
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Benefits
• Legal Plan
• ID Theft Protection Plan
• Employee Assistant Plan and Work-Life Program
• Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Please be aware that many of our positions require an existing security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants to cleared positions who lack clearance eligibility will not be considered.

Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.

THOR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities

THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at [e-mail] or [phone].