Electrical Technician

Job Title: Electrical Equipment Technician

Job Description

The Electrical Equipment Technician leads the execution of complex, high-risk, or first-of-kind electrical equipment builds used in marine, oil & gas, and industrial applications. This role serves as a technical authority within the shop, responsible for setting workmanship standards and resolving advanced technical challenges. Technicians apply deep electrical and mechanical expertise while influencing build methods, mentoring other technicians, and supporting critical customer or field activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex or non-standard electrical equipment builds.
• Perform advanced electrical wiring, bus bar fabrication, and mechanical integration.
• Establish build sequencing and approaches for challenging or first-of-kind equipment.
• Identify design gaps or buildability concerns and drive resolution with engineering.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical, and system interfaces.
• Review and validate work performed by other technicians.
• Maintain accurate build records and support as-built documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement of build methods, tools, and workmanship standards.
• Uphold safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Serve as a technical resource during installation, testing, or commissioning activities.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in using power tools, hand tools, and machining equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, electrical schematics, and diagrams.
• Experience with electrical work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and plan tasks and use time efficiently in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industrial control panels and automation technician roles.
• Ability to install electrical and electronic parts and hardware in housing assemblies of various projects for hybrid and electric vessels.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company with ample room for advancement. Enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and eye care benefits, with premiums fully covered for you and your dependents. Benefit from a supportive environment that offers 14 days of PTO and holiday pay for 12 days. Although the retirement fund with company matching is currently on hold, the opportunity for future participation remains.

Work Environment

Work hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM in a clean shop environment. Currently, there is no work in the shipyard, but additional work is being bid on.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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 be subject 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.