Marine Electrician

Job Description

Company Overview:
Continental Tide Defense Systems Inc. (Continental Tide) is headquartered in Reading, PA with additional locations in Philadelphia, San Diego, Bremerton, and Norfolk. We specialize in engineering and industrial services for the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Department of Defense organizations.

We are hiring a Marine Electrician I to support our Fleet Services Group in Norfolk, VA. The role requires hands‑on experience with Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems and equipment, and the ability to work in shipboard and marine environments.

• Leverage practical shipboard experience with HM&E systems and equipment.
• Inspect, repair, install, modify, and maintain electrical/electronic systems, circuits, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose shipboard electronic and electrical system issues.
• Set up, test, and correct operational and experimental electrical machinery, circuitry, and equipment per pre‑established guidelines and engineering specifications.
• Interpret electrical schematics and installation drawings.
• Perform on‑site field service for system grooms, checkouts, minor repairs, and configuration validation.
• Verify mechanical alignments.
• Provide technical expertise with power generation and transmission equipment and motorized valve actuators.
• Assemble multi‑pin connectors and fiber optic connections.

• High school, trade, or vocational school degree.
• 1–3 years of direct experience in ship repair and installation of HM&E systems and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret ship installation drawings, instructions, and NAVSEA Standard Items.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Technical expertise with power generation and transmission equipment, motorized valve actuators, PLCs, fiber optics, and integrated network systems.
• Experience with NAVSEA cableway and connectorization practices.
• Knowledge of electrical schematics and installation drawings.
• Certification in relevant areas is a plus.

• Certification in relevant areas.

• Eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance (Secret).
• U.S. citizenship required for all positions.

• Occasional travel up to 10% within and outside of the continental United States.
• Some positions require domestic flight travel or access to secure federal facilities; candidates must obtain and maintain appropriate identification credentials (e.g., REAL ).

• Exposure to open‑air environments, including noisy, hot, and cold conditions.
• Required to visit project sites aboard ships and rigs, both onshore and offshore.
• Wear appropriate PPE (hearing, eye, head, hand protection).
• Site visits may involve standing, bending, crouching, and climbing over obstructions.
• Exposure to sound levels exceeding 100 decibels.
• Must possess sufficient visual acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and night vision for inspection and operation.
• May work in confined spaces with limited ventilation.
• Requires prolonged periods of sedentary work, including sitting and/or standing.
• May operate machinery, power tools, and heavy equipment.
• Must possess the ability to lift and carry 30 lbs. or more.

Competitive wages for salaried and hourly positions, educational opportunities, a 401(k) plan with company match, and comprehensive employee benefits.

Continental Tide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E‑Verify and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, and military service. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and sincerely held religious beliefs.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others.