Electrician (1st Class)

Electrician – Norfolk, VA

Your Skills Keep the Fleet Moving. Ready to Make an Impact?

Imagine working on state-of-the-art naval ships , solving complex electrical challenges, and knowing your work helps keep our Navy mission-ready. If you’re an experienced electrician looking for steady work, great pay, and a career that matters , this is your opportunity!

✅ What You’ll Do

• Install and route cabling aboard ships (no live terminations).
• Protect and secure cable systems (pack MCTs, cableways).
• Read blueprints and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Maintain lighting, communication, and onboard systems.

✅ What We’re Looking For

• electrical experience
• Strong knowledge of wiring & troubleshooting
• TWIC card & DBIDS eligibility (or willing to obtain)
• Independent, safety-focused, and detail-oriented

💥 Why You’ll Love This Job

• Competitive Pay + Reliable Hours
• Career Growth in a Respected Shipyard
• Impactful Work Supporting Naval Excellence
• Safety-First, Team-Oriented Environment

This is a Contract position based out of Chesapeake, VA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 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.