High Voltage Electrician

Amentum; Lorton (VA); In loco; USD 126.000 - 154.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Amentum is seeking a High Voltage Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment used in power generation, distribution, and utilization. You will read blueprints and troubleshoot systems, performing load calculations and tests with standard instruments to ensure reliability and safety.

The role requires medium voltage experience, NEC familiarity, and the ability to lift up to 45 lbs. A NICET Level II certification and an Electrician Journeyman or Master license are preferred;

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Install, maintain, or repair high‑voltage electrical equipment.
• Read blueprints, drawings, layouts or specifications; locate and diagnose trouble.
• Perform load calculations and use testing instruments to verify systems.

Conoscenze

Medium voltage

Electrical controls

NEC familiarity

Microsoft Office

Reading/writing

Formazione

NICET Electrical Power Testing Level II

Electrician Journeyman/Master license

Strumenti

Square D equipment

ASCO transfer switches

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• 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.)

Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ CIP

Minimum Education:

Minimum Years of Experience:

Required Certifications:

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electrical Power Testing Level II Certification

Electrician Journeyman or Master License

Preferred Qualifications:

OSHA ten hour and 30-hour Construction Safety Certification

American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level I Infrared Thermography Certification

Demonstrated experience with:

Square D Equipment such as P24 Switch Gear, VR MV Breakers, and Master Pack Breakers

ASCO transfer switches

Compensation Details:

US $70.34 per hour

Original Posting:

05/07/2026 - 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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