Engineering Technician; Electrical

Position

Engineering Technician (Electrical Background)

Norfolk, VA

Continental Tide is seeking a motivated, energetic, and experienced Engineering Technician with a strong electrical background and AIT leadership experience to join our ship modernization and sustainment teams in Norfolk, VA. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical leader with expertise in U.S. Navy Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) or Electronic Systems, capable of driving immediate results in shipboard upgrades, repairs, and system installations.

The successful candidate may operate as a Project Lead and/or Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME), oversee shipboard electrical installations, lead technical teams, and serve as a key interface with program managers, customers, and subcontractors.

• Serve as the electrical SME and project lead for hull and steel repair projects, managing day‑to‑day operations onboard ships and in shipyard environments.
• Lead electrical teams in cableway management, including layout of cable paths and penetration requirements, cable installation, terminations, copper/fiber connectorizations and testing.
• Interpret NAVSEA drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to plan and execute electrical work packages in compliance with 9090‑310 REV H or the latest version.
• Supervise and mentor junior, senior electricians, and helpers to ensure quality craftsmanship and safe work practices.
• Collaborate with Project Leads, Program Managers, Engineers, QA & QC, and customer representatives to resolve issues and align project goals.
• Assist in tracking and reporting daily progress, labor hours, and material usage; assist in scheduling and forecasting work.
• Ensure all electrical work adheres to NAVSEA Standard Items, ABS requirements, OSHA regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain and update QA documentation OQE, pre‑installation inspections, post‑installation inspections, repair, and testing records.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, support change orders, and contribute to after‑action reporting.
• Perform duties and responsibilities as Site Foreman when required for overall task assignment.
• Submit Daily Status Reports (DSR), develop Condition Found Reports, and update progress using Microsoft Project in POA&M format.
• Perform additional duties outside of standard responsibilities as needed to support production and project completion.

• Must possess a REAL  U.S. Passport.
• Target experience of ten (10) years of direct hands‑on experience with shipboard Navy HM&E or electronic systems.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience overseeing and directing project‑level initiatives within corporate or program‑level initiatives.
• Experience directing daily production to achieve schedule milestones.
• Must be Copper Connector Certified & possess fiber optic experience.
• Possess NAVSEA Cableway Inspector, Fiber and Copper Connectorization Certifications.
• Proven ability to supervise technical support teams of 5 to 10 tradespersons performing electrical repairs and installations aboard Navy ships.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AIT processes, shipboard safety procedures, and electrical system testing.
• Ability to interpret NAVSEA drawings, electrical schematics, and installation standards.
• Familiarity with QA practices and generation of OQE (Objective Quality Evidence) & QAWB documentation.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Possess a high school diploma, GED or industrial school certificate.
• Ability to travel to shipyards or port locations as needed, traveling up to 25% of the time.

• Certified in Multi‑pin Connectors IAW MIL‑STD‑2003‑5B.
• Certified in Fiber Optic IAW 2042C: CFOS/O, CFOS/C, CFOS/S, CFOS/T, CFOS/FC.
• Target seven (7) or more years experience as a Marine Electrician with 3 or more years of supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience maintaining budgets and material.
• Certified to accomplish wireway inspections in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office.
• Ability to foresee problems, write reports and provide solutions.
• Experience communicating directly with management, subcontractors, and…