Senior High Voltage Electrician for Navy Installations

Copper River Family of Companies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Transportation expense account

Job summary

Coho Technology Solutions is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious High Voltage Electrician to support electrical infrastructure projects and operations for U.S. Navy installations.

The ideal candidate will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair medium to high voltage distribution systems and related equipment, including cathodic protection, generators, transformers, and airfield lighting. This role requires reading blueprints and technical manuals, strict adherence to LOTO and NFPA 70E, a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in high/medium voltage electrical work.
• Proven knowledge of Electrical theory, circuit analysis, and system operations
• Industrial electrical installation and troubleshooting
• Cable splicing, jointing, and insulation methods
• Safe work practices around energized systems and confined spaces
• Ability to interpret and work from technical documentation
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Completion of the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training Course within 45 days of employment (or current certification)

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain medium voltage (1kV-35kV) systems and, where applicable, 69kV Navy systems.
• Inspect, repair, and test a wide range of electrical components including underground cable systems, switches (oil, SF6, air), transformers, ground grid systems, and fuses.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using specialized tools: multimeters, meggers, ammeters, cable locators, fault finders, high-potential test equipment, etc.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical manuals.
• Follow all safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), NFPA 70E standards, and PPE requirements. No live (hot) work is permitted without prior written authorization.
• Respond to electrical service calls and emergencies, ensuring systems remain operational.
• Maintain and repair airfield lighting systems, including runway and taxiway lights, beacons, current regulators, optical landing systems, and control systems.
• Pull and install underground cables, splice and terminate cables using appropriate kits and sealing methods.
• Inspect and maintain transformers and perform oil sampling for analysis.
• Operate commercial vehicles (Class B CDL required), bucket trucks, and pole auger trucks.
• Perform ground testing, vault inspections, manhole maintenance, and bonding repairs.
• Review and verify contractor work complies with NEC, OSHA, and Navy contract specifications.
• Maintain street lighting systems and traffic signal controls.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Industrial installation

Cable splicing

Safe work practices

Technical documentation

CDL Class B

OSHA 10-Hour

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Coho Technology Solutions is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious High Voltage Electrician to support electrical infrastructure projects and operations for U.S. Navy installations.

The ideal candidate will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair medium to high voltage distribution systems and related equipment, including cathodic protection, generators, transformers, and airfield lighting. This role requires reading blueprints and technical manuals, strict adherence to LOTO and NFPA 70E, a