Entry-Level Engineering Technician I (Chesapeake, VA)

Serco; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking an Entry level Engineering Technician to support our U.S. Navy projects in Chesapeake, Virginia.

You will fabricate and assemble electromechanical and electronic components, following strict safety practices to ensure mission-critical work on naval ships. You will install wiring, test circuits, and troubleshoot equipment using standard tools, while maintaining safety and quality on shipboard and shipyard facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• OSHA certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair wiring, fixtures, and equipment aboard ships and in shipyard facilities.
• Follow blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Install conduit to bulkheads and mount equipment using hand tools.
• Solder wires to terminals and connect power-supply circuits to radio and radar equipment.
• Test electrical characteristics with voltmeters and ohmmeters.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and perform maintenance or replacements as needed.
• Perform maintenance on generators, switchboards, and distribution panels.
• Carry or lift up to 50 pounds with safety considerations.

Skills

Secret clearance (potential)

Read drawings

NAVSEA familiarity

PPE safety protocols

Travel up to 10%

Education

High School Diploma/GED

OSHA certification

Tools

Voltmeters

Ohmmeters

Soldering iron

Phase rotation indicators

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

If you love engaging in manual projects supporting the U.S Navy and our U.S Naval Ships, Serco has a great opportunity for you! Serco is hiring an Entry level Engineering Technician to be part of a dynamic team supporting our US. Navy in the beautiful surrounds of Chesapeake, Virginia.

Serco supports our US Naval Ships with successful and safe work by providing cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations for our Military. You will join an amazing team to fabricate, and assemble various electromechanical and electronic assemblies by applying appropriate safety techniques. You will also play a critical role in ensuring that successful and safe work is performed on-board U.S. Naval Ships and our Military installations, which is vital to our Mission to protect and serve our Military.

In this role, you will:

• Install and repair wiring, fixtures, and equipment for all electrical services aboard ship and in shipyard facilities
• Follow blueprints and wiring diagrams
• Install conduit to bulkheads with brackets and screws, using hand tools, and threads wires. For example: connection boxes, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, and switch panels.
• Strips insulation from wire ends and solders ends to terminals, using stripping pliers and soldering iron.
• Connect power-supply circuits to radio, radar, sonar, fire control, and other electronic equipment.
• Test electrical characteristics, for example, voltage, resistance, and phase angle, in circuits, using voltmeters, ohmmeters, and phase rotation indicators.
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment and circuits using appropriate test equipment to detect and effect required maintenance, repairs, or replacement requirements.
• Perform maintenance and repair of generators, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, electrical motors, distribution panels, alarm and lighting circuits.
• Conduct insulation resistance measurements of electrical cables to determine condition and effects repairs or replacements as required.
• Maintain adequate inventories of electrical spare parts and requisitions replacements as required.
• Lift up to 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift (while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position. Attention to safety critical).

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• A High School Diploma/GED
• The ability to obtain and gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening
• The ability to obtain an OSHA certification
• Familiarity in the following areas:
• Band/pack MCTs/RISE
• Layout & mount small equipment as needed
• Read drawings (Beginner)
• Basic knowledge of tools, QA documents, meter
• Safety: Follows all PPE protocols.
• The ability to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking
• Have attention to safety
• Be able to get respirator qualified and wear proper PPE throughout their work shift
• Must be willing to travel up to 10% to various work sites around the area

Additional desired experience and skills:

• An active Secret clearance
• Shipboard experience
• An OSHA 10 certification
• Familiarization with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation

Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer .

If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans.