Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

Electrician

ElectricalConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWilliamsburg, VA, USA$28 - $39 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) is required.
Ability to read blueprints, manuals, and construction drawings.
Knowledge and experience working with voltages up to 480 V.
Skilled use of common electrical trade tools, including electric meters and hand and powered tools.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have a Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Journeyman or Master License from any state to transfer, or 10 years of relevant field experience.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain an active government clearance at the time of application.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, including extension ladders, repeatedly during the shift.
Basic decision-making skills and the ability to use independent judgment.
Ability to work independently or in a team-driven setting.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of electrical trade functions, including installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy.
Perform all facets of electrical installations.
Troubleshoot equipment to address electrical issues, prevent malfunctions, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns on the base and troubleshoot, repair, replace, and maintain electrical wiring and circuits, including machinery electrical components.
Maintain and repair indoor and outdoor lighting systems and associated controls, and maintain and repair electrical distribution systems in base buildings.
Repair and replace motors, contacts, relays, motor starters, motor sheaves, and wiring related to HVAC equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance for electrical fixtures throughout the base.
Perform general maintenance tasks necessary for property repairs.
Respond to maintenance calls, troubleshoot issues, and complete repairs.
Run new power and cables and perform project work for the base.
Prepare estimates, record labor hours and materials used, and order items needed for job completion or inventory replacement in accordance with established procedures.
Follow policies, procedures, and service standards and comply with current safety and health requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience installing and troubleshooting low-voltage/control wiring is highly desired.

Amentum is seeking an Electrician located in the Williamsburg area of Virginia. The Electrician performs a variety of electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy.

Job Requirements:

Knowledge of NEC code required.
Ability to read blueprints, manuals, and construction drawings.
Performs all facets of electrical installations.
Troubleshoots equipment for electrical issues to prevent malfunctions and/or identify opportunities for improvements.
Responsible for troubleshooting electrical issues, repairing, replacing, and maintaining the electrical wiring and circuits on assets on the base by responding promptly to equipment breakdowns and repairing the machinery’s electrical components in a timely manner.
Knowledge and experience working with voltages up to 480 V.
Maintain and repair as needed all indoor / outdoor lighting systems to include all associated controls and to maintain and repair electrical distribution system in base buildings.
Repair and replace as needed motors, contacts, relays, motor starters, and motor sheaves, wiring as it pertains to HVAC equipment.
Skilled in use of tools common to the trade including electric meters
and hand and powered tools.
Performs preventive maintenance for electrical fixtures throughout base.
Performs general maintenance tasks necessary for repair at the property.
Responds to maintenance calls, troubleshooting and repairing issues.
Runs new power/cables, and performs project work for the base.
Prepares estimates, man hours, materials used and orders items needed for job completion or inventory replacement per established procedures.
Follows all policy, procedures and service standards and complies with all current related safety and health requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

US Citizen
Valid Drivers license
High school Diploma or GED
Must have DPOR Journeyman or Master License from any state to transfer or 10 years relevant field experience
Must possess or have the ability to obtain an active government clearance at time of application
Experience with installing and troubleshooting low voltage/control wiring is highly desired
Ability to work independently or in a team-driven setting.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders to include extension ladders
repetitively during the shift
Basic decision-making skills; uses independent judgment.

Compensation Details:

$28.00-$39.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

09/03/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

About the Company

Amentum

Government engineering and technical services provider

Amentum provides technical and engineering services to government agencies to support high-stakes missions such as space launch, nuclear cleanup, and military operations. Its offerings combine workforce, engineering, and mission-support capabilities across the full lifecycle—from planning and design to operations and sustainment—delivered as contracted services. The company differentiates itself through scale and breadth: formed from a spin-off and expanded by acquiring DynCorp and PAE, and later merging with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence units, making it one of the largest government services contractors with about 53,000 employees and a public listing (AMTM). Its main goal is to help the U.S. and its allies achieve mission success for critical national programs by providing comprehensive, reliable government-focused technical services.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Chantilly, VA
Founded: 2020

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