Marine Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

⚓ Marine Electrician – Power the Fleet, Fuel Your Future

📍 Location: Various Shipyards near Newport News, Virginia | 🔧 Contract-to-Hire | 🚢 Naval & Shipboard Systems

⚙️ Your Mission: Keep the Fleet Moving

Are you a seasoned Marine Electrician with Navy A or E Division experience? Join a mission-driven team working on advanced shipboard systems that support national defense and maritime innovation. In this hands-on role, you’ll be the go-to expert for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical electrical and mechanical systems aboard naval vessels.

💼 What You’ll Tackle

• Install, operate, and maintain shipboard electrical and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions with speed and precision.
• Provide technical support across integrated systems and software.
• Collaborate with customers and oversee subcontractor activities.
• Lead work crews and ensure tasks are completed to spec and on time.
• Prepare and interpret technical documentation, work packages, and test plans.
• Communicate progress clearly to internal teams and clients.
• Support cross-functional teams to complete installations and upgrades.

🎯 What You Bring to the Table

• Prior Navy experience in A or E Division strongly preferred.
• Hands-on expertise with valves, hydraulics, diesel systems, and electrical components.
• Skilled in structural and mechanical system maintenance and repair.
• Proficient with diagnostic tools, power tools, and measurement devices.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong grasp of safety protocols and quality control standards.
• Must be eligible to obtain DBIDS base access within 60 days of hire.

🌟 Why You’ll Want to Join Us

• 🛠 Impactful Work : Support naval operations and national security.
• 🚀 Career Growth : Opportunities for leadership and technical advancement.
• 🤝 Team Culture : Work alongside experienced professionals in a safety-first environment.
• 🔄 Dynamic Projects : Every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities.

🧭 Ready to Chart Your Next Course? If you're passionate about shipboard systems and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that values precision, purpose, and progress.Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 Nov 22, 2025.

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.

Company Description

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.

Company Description

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.