Marine Electrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Marine Electrician

Newport News, Virginia

Job Type: Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Marine Electrician to support shipboard operations by installing, maintaining, repairing, and modifying electrical and integrated systems. This hands-on role involves working with advanced marine technologies in a dynamic environment, ensuring systems operate safely and efficiently. You’ll collaborate with customers, manage subcontractors, and contribute to mission-critical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain shipboard electrical and integrated systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical components.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Develop and follow technical documentation and formal work processes.
• Coordinate with customers and subcontractors, providing direction as needed.
• Perform non-specialty tasks to support project completion.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality control standards.
• Prepare reports and briefings for customers and management.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (required for security clearance).
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in marine or ship repair.
• Proficiency with electrical systems, valves, hydraulics, and diesel systems.
• Skilled in using power tools and measurement instruments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Must secure base access credentials within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of production processes and technical documentation.
• Experience in shipboard system integration and repair.
• Familiarity with safety and quality assurance procedures.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You’ll work in a unique naval environment with cutting-edge systems, contributing to projects that make a real impact.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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 Aug 11, 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.