Senior Marine Electrician (Norfolk, VA)

Serco; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. is seeking a Senior Marine Electrician to support U.S. Navy equipment and C5ISR system installations in Norfolk and Newport News, VA.

The role entails fabricating and assembling electromechanical and electronic assemblies, ensuring safety, and delivering reliable shipboard electrical work. The candidate should have a DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one, 8+ years of relevant experience, shipyard access, and strong familiarity with NAVSEA standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS) and pass Background Investigation and Drug Screening.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain certifications.
• Familiarization with NAVSEA standards in electrical repair, fabrication, and installation.
• Ability to work in high heat spaces; climb shipyard stairs; kneel for cable layouts under decking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; 80% of shift carrying/pushing 40 pounds; standing/kneeling.
• Attention to safety; respirator qualification and PPE.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to various sites in the area.
• Work in Norfolk and Newport News shipyards.

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions and perform independently; troubleshoot and fix malfunctions.
• Conduct tests/experiments; set up test setups and record data.
• Construct components or simple models; adapt standard equipment.
• Gather and maintain engineering data; perform calculations and plot data.
• Perform routine tests and operate test equipment; record data.
• Plan with experience; report to supervisor in a safe work environment.

Skills

Electrical repair

Cable routing

Test equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Fiber Optic certifications

Multi-pin certifications

Tools

NAVSEA knowledge

Shipyard procedures

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 a Senior Marine Electrician to be part of a dynamic team supporting our US. Navy with equipment, and C5ISR system installations located in the beautiful surroundings of Norfolk and Newport News, 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 the role, you will:

• Receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed; performs recurring work independently; work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions including troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions.

• Conduct various tests or experiments which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data.

• Perform assignments that are not completely standardized or prescribed such as: Constructs components, subunits, or simple models or adapts standard equipment.

• Gather and maintains specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.; performs computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas; plots data and draws simple curves and graphs.

• Perform simple or routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operates and adjusts simple test equipment; records test data.

• Rely on your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and you will typically report to a supervisor in a safe work environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A High School Diploma

• An active DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

• The ability to obtain and gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a Background Investigation and Drug Screening.

• A minimum 8 years of revelant experience

• The ablility to obtain certifications

• Familiarization with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation

• 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,

• The ability to 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

• The ability to get respirator qualified and wear proper PPE throughout their work shift

• The ability and be willing to travel up to 10% to various work sites around the area

• The ability to work in various shipyard in Norfolk and Newport News, Virginia

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Shipboard experience highly preferred

• An OSHA 10 certification

• Fiber Optic certifications

• Multi-pin certifications

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 does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail] .

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 hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act.For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality. Additionally, you will receive Health and Welfare Benefits based on the WD for the contract.Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time members 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 that includes counseling conditions

• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or Service Contract Labor Standards.

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. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail] .