Shipyard Marine Electrician

Aerotek; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Marine Electrician to work on a high-profile naval vessel in Norfolk, VA. The role involves installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of shipboard electrical systems and equipment, including cable routing and terminations, in a demanding shipyard environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with other trades, maintaining safety standards, reading drawings, and supporting critical milestones.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as a marine or shipyard electrician.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and ship alteration records.
• Experience with continuity, insulation resistance, and voltage testing.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair shipboard electrical systems and equipment.
• Route, pull, terminate, and connect cables for power, lighting, and control systems.
• Perform testing and terminations to ensure proper operation and compliance with standards.
• Maintain NAVSEA safety requirements and shipyard procedures.

Skills

Marine electrician

Shipyard electrical

Read drawings

Troubleshoot faults

NAVSEA standards

Safety compliance

Constrained spaces

Cable installation

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Marine Electrician Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work as a Marine Electrician on a high-profile naval vessel, performing installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of shipboard electrical systems and equipment. You will handle a wide range of electrical tasks in a demanding shipyard environment, supporting critical milestones and key events while working closely with other trades to keep projects on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot, and repair shipboard electrical systems and equipment.
• Route, pull, terminate, and connect power, lighting, communication, and control cables.
• Remove and install circuits, including disconnecting and reconnecting existing circuits.
• Perform circuit testing and terminations to ensure proper operation and compliance with standards.
• Remove, install, and modify foundations to support electrical equipment and systems.
• Remove, install, and modify piping associated with electrical systems as required by the project.
• Remove, install, and modify ventilation components impacted by electrical work.
• Restore all affected work areas to required standards after electrical tasks are completed.
• Unbolt, shim, and bolt equipment to ensure proper alignment and secure installation.
• Perform cosmetic work to achieve space closeout and meet shipboard appearance standards.
• Provide test support to assist with milestones, critical path activities, and key project events.
• Manage cableways to ensure proper routing, support, and protection of cables.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and ship alteration records.
• Perform continuity, insulation resistance, and voltage testing using appropriate electrical test equipment.
• Install and repair cableways, junction boxes, panels, switchboards, motors, lighting systems, and control circuits.
• Maintain compliance with NAVSEA standards and shipyard safety requirements at all times.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Work in various shipboard environments, including confined spaces, tanks, bilges, and at heights.
• Collaborate with other trades to support production schedules and meet project deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment throughout all phases of the project.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience as a marine or shipyard electrician working with shipboard electrical systems.
• Ability to install, test, troubleshoot, and repair shipboard electrical systems and equipment.
• Proficiency routing, pulling, terminating, and connecting power, lighting, communication, and control cables.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and ship alteration records.
• Experience performing continuity, insulation resistance, and voltage testing using electrical testing equipment.
• Skill installing and repairing cableways, junction boxes, panels, switchboards, motors, lighting systems, and control circuits.
• Experience with cable installation, terminations, hook-ups, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electrical theory, including AC and DC systems, and electrical safety practices.
• Ability to work aboard naval vessels in physically demanding shipyard environments, including confined spaces, tanks, bilges, and at heights.
• Ability to maintain compliance with NAVSEA standards and shipyard safety requirements.
• Capability to troubleshoot electrical faults and determine effective corrective actions.
• Ability to collaborate with other trades and support production schedules and project deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Capability to obtain and maintain required site access credentials (such as DBIDS or equivalent).
• Experience in marine, electrical, wiring, shipyard, and troubleshooting work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience working on naval or military vessels.
• Familiarity with cableway management and shipboard cable routing practices.
• Experience supporting test events, milestones, and critical path activities on shipyard projects.
• Comfort working extended shifts and occasional Saturdays in a fast-paced shipyard environment.
• Strong attention to detail in both technical work and cosmetic space closeout.
• Demonstrated professionalism, dedication, and pride in workmanship.
• Ability to adapt to changing project priorities while maintaining high quality standards.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values simplicity, focus, quality, agility, and rapid response, all centered on supporting critical missions. The organization takes pride in workmanship, efficiency, dedication, professionalism, and technical expertise, with a strong commitment to serving end users at the highest standard. You can expect to work alongside skilled tradespeople in an environment that respects your craft, supports your growth, and emphasizes delivering reliable, high-quality results on every project.

Work Environment

This position is based in a shipyard environment aboard a large naval vessel, with additional work on other ships as needed. You will work primarily on board the USS Gerald R. Ford, with potential assignments on other vessels such as Truxton and Iwo at a major shipyard facility. Current working hours are approximately 5:30 AM to 4:45 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday work available depending on project needs. Access to the shipyard requires obtaining and maintaining appropriate site access credentials, such as a DBIDS badge, and you will work in a variety of shipboard spaces including confined areas, tanks, bilges, and at heights. The role involves regular use of electrical test equipment, tools for cable installation and termination, and standard shipyard tools for equipment mounting and alignment. The environment is physically demanding and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on safety, adherence to NAVSEA and shipyard standards, and maintaining clean, orderly work areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Norfolk, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.