Transit Electrician — Underground Systems & Fiber Expert

VAST; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VAST is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to support commercial transportation hub projects in the greater Washington, DC area. This full-time role requires hands-on electrical work, adherence to NEC and transit safety protocols, and the ability to operate independently during night shifts.

You will perform testing with voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and ohmmeters, read blueprints, and coordinate with project teams to ensure timely, safe installations across residential, commercial, and transit

Qualifications

• Completed electrician apprenticeship.
• Proficiency with the National Electrical Code and local codes.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug test.
• Valid Journeyman Electrician License (D.C. or Maryland with reciprocity).
• Hands‑on DAS experience in field testing, submeter repairs, and hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working in transit tunnel environments.
• Strong working knowledge of fiber optics, structured cabling, or basic RF behavior.
• Ability to pass required transit authority background checks and track safety training.
• Active OSHA 30 or Confined Space certification is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Test electrical systems using voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and ohmmeters to identify issues, ensure safety, and verify compatibility.
• Document actions, testing results, observations, final diagnosis, and corrective steps for each job.
• Repair electrical issues by replacing or installing components, wiring, or devices.
• Determine necessary steps to assess an electrical situation using testing devices, blueprints, and maps.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to company guidelines, OSHA safety requirements, and reporting violations.
• Use ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and lifts to work on electrical systems in residential homes, roadside poles, and commercial properties.
• Answer emergency calls quickly, assess safety upon arrival, and provide directions to affected individuals to ensure their safety and comfort.
• Maintain equipment to ensure it is in good condition and report any issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance, component replacement, and hardware/software troubleshooting on transit system below‑ground wireless communications infrastructure (coaxial/fiber networks, signal boosters, remote power modules, repeaters, antennas, combiner trays).
• Provide field oversight, track escorting coordination, and technical support for carrier engineering and construction teams accessing the system.
• Ensure all infrastructure repairs comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and strict transit system safety protocols.
• Operate independently during night maintenance windows without direct on‑site supervision.

Skills

Apprenticeship completed

NEC compliance

Driver's license

Read blueprints

Journeyman license

DAS field testing

Transit tunnel work

Fiber optics knowledge

OSHA 30 certification

Transit authority checks

Tools

Voltmeter

Oscilloscope

Ohmmeter

Blueprints

Job description

VAST is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to support commercial transportation hub projects in the greater Washington, DC area. This full-time role requires hands-on electrical work, adherence to NEC and transit safety protocols, and the ability to operate independently during night shifts.

You will perform testing with voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and ohmmeters, read blueprints, and coordinate with project teams to ensure timely, safe installations across residential, commercial, and transit