Shipboard Electrical Foreman (Navy/DoD)

Atlas NextWave; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave seeks an experienced Electrical Foreman to lead a shipboard crew responsible for installing, testing and repairing electrical systems on U.S. Navy and DoD vessels. The role ensures safety, schedules, quality and NAVSEA compliance for assigned work packages from new construction to overhaul.

You will supervise daily tasks, mentor apprentices, coordinate with trades, and drive on-time, right-the-first-time results while maintaining documentation and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years as marine/shipboard electrician (military vessels).
• 1–2+ years leading a crew (lead person/foreman).
• Knowledge of shipboard power distribution, lighting, and interior communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of shipboard electricians to install, test and repair electrical systems according to NAVSEA specs.
• Assign daily work, conduct toolbox talks, track hours and progress against schedule.
• Coordinate with pipefitters, welders, insulators, and painting crews to sequence work and minimize rework.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings and NAVSEA documents; oversee switchboards, panels and lighting installations.
• Oversee insulation, testing, and fault troubleshooting on AC/DC shipboard power systems.
• Ensure safety, security and compliance with regulatory requirements; enforce PPE and lockout/tagout practices.

Skills

Crew leadership

Reading schematics

NAVSEA docs

Lockout/Tagout

Electrical test tools

MS Office

Oral/written briefing

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Megohmmeters

Multimeters

Clamp meters

Job description

Atlas NextWave seeks an experienced Electrical Foreman to lead a shipboard crew responsible for installing, testing and repairing electrical systems on U.S. Navy and DoD vessels. The role ensures safety, schedules, quality and NAVSEA compliance for assigned work packages from new construction to overhaul.

You will supervise daily tasks, mentor apprentices, coordinate with trades, and drive on-time, right-the-first-time results while maintaining documentation and regulatory standards.