Marine Electrician

Marine Electrician

Support U.S. Naval Missions | Competitive Pay | Contract-to-Hire

Pay: $28-$40/hr DOE + Overtime Opportunities

Schedule:
Monday-Friday | 5:00 AM-1:30 PM

Location:
Shipyard Environment | Travel to Newport News, VA as Needed

Power the Fleet. Build Your Career.

Join a team supporting some of the most advanced naval platforms in the world. As a Marine Electrician , you'll perform critical electrical installations, repairs, testing, and troubleshooting aboard U.S. Navy vessels and military support ships. Your work will directly contribute to mission readiness while giving you the opportunity to grow your skills in a highly specialized and respected industry.

Whether you're an experienced shipyard electrician, military veteran, or marine electrical professional, this is your opportunity to work on meaningful projects with long‑term career potential.

• Competitive Pay: $28-$40/hr based on experience
• Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Consistent Day Shift Hours
• Overtime Availability
• Work Supporting U.S. Naval Operations
• Career Growth Within Defense & Maritime Industries
• Hands-On
  
  Experience with Advanced C5
  
  ISR Technologies
• Safety‑Focused Work Environment
• Opportunity for Additional Long-Term Projects Based on Performance

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems aboard naval and marine vessels
• Troubleshoot electrical malfunctions and perform corrective repairs
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation
• Install and terminate fiber optic, RJ‑45, DB‑type, and multipin connectors
• Conduct electrical testing, grounding checks, and RSPT testing
• Layout and mount electrical equipment and enclosures
• Support cabling and equipment installations for C5
  
  ISR systems
• Perform QA inspections, MCT/RISE installations, and space closeouts
• Accurately document testing results and engineering data
• Maintain compliance with NAVSEA quality and safety standards

• Experience as a Marine Electrician, Shipyard Electrician, Naval Electrician, or similar role
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Experience reading electrical schematics and drawings
• Knowledge of marine or industrial electrical systems
• Experience using electrical meters and testing equipment
• Ability to work aboard ships, in dry docks, and in confined spaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in physically demanding environments

• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Fiber Optic Certification
• Multipin Certification
• NAVSEA experience
• C5
  
  ISR installation experience
• Military electrical experience (Navy EMs encouraged to apply)

You will contribute directly to mission‑critical work that supports U.S. Naval ships and military operations, joining a team that values safety, quality, and professional craftsmanship. The role offers stable weekday hours, opportunities for contract‑to‑hire conversion, and the potential to move into additional openings based on performance. You will work with advanced marine and C5

ISR technologies, build specialized electrical skills, and gain experience that is highly respected across the defense and maritime industries.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, VA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

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