Senior Electrician III — Lead for Complex Electrical Systems

City of Norfolk; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

City of Norfolk is seeking an Electrician III to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical systems across City facilities. The role includes serving as a technical lead, guiding other electricians, and coordinating with contractors and facility stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a State Masters Electrician's License, extensive experience reading blueprints, and the ability to plan and estimate electrical work.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience as an Electrician.
• Experience reading blueprints, technical manuals, and electrical schematics.
• Experience installing, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial or institutional electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems, equipment, and components including feeders, branch circuits, panels, lighting systems, control devices, and associated wiring.
• Troubleshoots electrical malfunctions using testing instruments, schematics, and blueprints to identify root causes and implement corrective action.
• Coordinates work with contractors and guides them through City facilities to ensure work aligns with scope, safety standards, and operational constraints.
• Oversees work quality, ensures adherence to electrical codes and safety standards, and assists supervisors with inspection and follow-up.
• Supports electrical needs for City events and facility operations, including temporary lighting, power distribution, and system tie-ins.
• Performs general maintenance tasks as assigned, and assists with other trades during facility emergencies.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Electrical installations

Lead electrician guidance

Education

State Masters Electrician's License

Tools

Electrical testing instruments

Job description

City of Norfolk is seeking an Electrician III to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex electrical systems across City facilities. The role includes serving as a technical lead, guiding other electricians, and coordinating with contractors and facility stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a State Masters Electrician's License, extensive experience reading blueprints, and the ability to plan and estimate electrical work.