Electrician - Transportation Technology; Field

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Electrician - Transportation Technology to join our team in Herndon, Virginia! In this role you will support multiple clients through troubleshooting, maintenance and installation of many different types of technologies along the roadside.

• Troubleshoot, and maintain raceways, wiring, and equipment for electrical systems, access controls, intrusion detection, and other systems.
• Inspect, tests, and performs preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communications, and power circuits
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
• Follow the safety rules and regulations of the Company, Client & OSHA regulations.
• Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job, ability to operate equipment.

• Minimum 3 years experience in job related field.
• Master Electrician License valid in VA.
• Experience working with voltages up to 480v.
• Familiarity with electrical construction practices including threading, bending conduit, and pulling/removing wire.
• Ability to follow directions to complete various job tasks.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to understand installation manuals for all various types of equipment (CCTV, VDS, Field Switches, Encoders, Decoders, DMS)
• Ability to identify, communicate, and isolate electrical hazards
• Ability to use MS Office Suite
• Ability to learn technologies outside of electrical systems
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for short distances.
• Ability to work on uneven terrain.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to work independently
• Ability to work flexible hours with rotational on-call as needed.
• Ability to properly hear and understand or interpret verbal job site instructions and properly perform such instructions in English.
• Must be able to pass Parsons and client background check and drug screening.
• Driver’s license required. (Must be able to meet our insurance requirements.)

• Virginia Work Zone Safety certification is a plus.
• Ability to enable safe handling and use of all equipment assigned.
• Ability to follow the safety rules and regulations of the Company, Client & OSHA regulations.
• Previous experience with typical computerized office systems such as Microsoft Office Suite and other business‑related software
• Ability to follow directions to complete various job tasks.
• Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job, ability to operate equipment.
• Previous experience working with Transportation Technology systems is preferred but will provide training.
• A CDL license and previous Fiber Optic experience are preferred, but not required
• A Journeyman License may be considered if candidate is willing to get Master’s License within 6 months

None. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency.

Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $48.51 - $84.90

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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