Electrical Specialist - High Voltage
Listed on 2026-08-23
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Purpose and Impact
Amentum is seeking an Electrical Specialist - High Voltage to join our team in McLean, Virginia!
Work ScheduleA willingness to work rotational shifts if necessary, including days, evenings, and nights, as well as overtime, weekends, and holidays, as required.
Essential ResponsibilitiesInspect, repair, replace, install, adjust, maintain, and make necessary tests on all medium and low voltage 15KV, 4160V, 480V and 208V utility systems, equipment, motors, MCC panels, generators, transformers, switchgears, substations, distribution systems.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental DemandsIncumbents may work in conditions that require operating industrial machinery/power tools and motor vehicles. Additionally, incumbents may participate in work that requires walking, bending, squatting, and carrying materials throughout the facility. Workplace conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Work tasks requiring the incumbent to lift weight more than 50 pounds requires two or more persons.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may perform on an occasional to regular basis while performing functions of this job. The work environment characteristics describe here are representative of those an employee may encounter on an occasional to regular basis while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions.
The Government has full and complete control over granting, denying, withholding, or terminating security clearances for Contractor employees. Decisions on clearance requirements for positions will ultimately be decided by the customer based on access and requirements. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure these decisions are approved and executed based on the customers guidance.
NOTEThe job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be assigned other job-related duties, within the classification, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)- Journeyman Electrician license.
- Possess a strong background in industrial and commercial electrical apparatus and control circuitry maintenance.
- Possess a strong background in low voltage switch gear maintenance and repair.
- Must be thoroughly familiar with electrical test equipment.
- Ability to write as well as comprehend written and oral instructions
- A willingness to work rotational shifts if necessary, including days, evenings, and nights, as well as overtime, weekends, and holidays, as required.
- Possess knowledge of current NEC regulations.
Must be a U.S. Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
Minimum EducationHigh school, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required.
Minimum Years of ExperienceEight years’ experience in the electrical trade in maintenance and/or construction required.
Preferred Qualifications- Master electrician license.
- NFPA-70E Training.
- OSHA 10 Training.
- CPR Training.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
SafetyAmentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self‑aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
QualityQuality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and…
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