Senior Marine Electrician - Shipboard Electrical & Cabling

Serco; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. in Norfolk, VA seeks an Experienced Marine Electrician to support U.S. Navy ships.

You will fabricate and assemble electromechanical assemblies, install cabling and C5ISR systems on board naval vessels, and ensure safe, compliant work in a dynamic team environment. The role requires 5 years of electrical and shipboard experience, DoD Secret clearance eligibility, US citizenship, OSHA 10, ability to travel up to 10%, and the skill to read drawings and attach fiber optic/RJ-45

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance eligibility.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical work experience in related field.
• Minimum 5 years of shipboard experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance post-employment.
• Ability to access shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS) and pass background and drug screening.
• OSHA 10 certification and respirator qualification.
• Ability to work in high heat and climb shipyard stairs.
• Experience managing a 6–10 person crew.
• Competency attaching fiber optic, RJ-45, DB type connectors.
• Ability to read drawings (Tradesman level).
• Safety program implementation and SRAR/CP knowledge.
• QA testing, MCTs, space closeouts.

Responsibilities

• Receive instructions and work independently; report to supervisor for technical adequacy.
• Conduct tests and experiments; modify test setups; record data.
• Construct components or simple models; adapt standard equipment.
• Gather engineering data records; perform calculations and plot data.
• Perform routine tests (tensile, hardness); operate test equipment.
• Plan and accomplish goals using experience and judgment; safety-focused.

Skills

Secret clearance eligibility

Electrical work

Shipboard experience

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Fiber optic installation

RJ-45 connectors

DB connectors

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multipin Connector certification

Fiber Optic certifications

OSHA 10 certification

Respirator qualification

Job description

Serco Inc. in Norfolk, VA seeks an Experienced Marine Electrician to support U.S. Navy ships.

You will fabricate and assemble electromechanical assemblies, install cabling and C5ISR systems on board naval vessels, and ensure safe, compliant work in a dynamic team environment. The role requires 5 years of electrical and shipboard experience, DoD Secret clearance eligibility, US citizenship, OSHA 10, ability to travel up to 10%, and the skill to read drawings and attach fiber optic/RJ-45