Electrical Utility Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Amentum is seeking an Electrical Specialist - High Voltage to join our team in McLean, Virginia!

Hours: 1:30 PM-10:00 PM Monday - Friday

JOB FUNCTION: Inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust, maintain, and make necessary tests on all medium and low voltage 15KV, 4160V, 480V and 208V utility systems, equipment, motors, MCC panels, generators, transformers, switchgears, substations, distribution systems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES/DUTIES:

• Work from prints, diagrams, specification, and instructions covering emergency and scheduled repairs; as well as installation, testing, and inspection of work to be done on electrical utility systems, both medium and low voltages: including, but not limited to, distribution systems, 125VDC systems, and UPS systems, as assigned.

• Analyze, troubleshoot, modify, install, and repair power delivery and distribution equipment and electrical circuits using prints, diagrams, and test instruments.

• Test, inspect, clean, repair, dismantle, adjust, and replace all power equipment, transformers, switchgear, MCC, control panels, motors, and various other electrical apparatus.

• Assist and perform switching on electrical utility systems, placing blocking, grounds, locks, etc., on utility systems (15KV, 4160V and 480V), as required by operational switching procedures.

• Work on service lines for the isolation or grounding of circuits, maintenance, and troubleshooting demands to maintain operation.

• Directs other repair personnel as assigned.

• Prepare and maintain records and reports on electrical utility equipment for maintenance programs based on all information obtained through tests and preventative maintenance procedures. Take corrective action, as necessary.

• Perform safety inspections during facility additions or repairs to insure safe and continuous operation of electrical utilities systems and equipment, as required.

• Test, calibrate, and maintain protective devices on electrical utility system and equipment and keep prints up to date on 15KV distribution feeders.

• Perform all job-related duties as assigned.

• Perform duties equivalent to a Grade 1 Electrician as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Journeyman Electrician license.

• Possess a strong background in industrial and commercial electrical apparatus and control circuitry maintenance.

• Possess a strong background in low voltage switchgear maintenance and repair.

• Must be thoroughly familiar with electrical test equipment.

• Ability to write as well as comprehend written and oral instructions

• A willingness to work rotational shifts if necessary, including days, evenings, and nights, as well as overtime, weekends, and holidays, as required.

• Possess knowledge of current NEC regulations.

EXPERIENCE: Eight years' experience in the electrical trade in maintenance and/or construction required.

EDUCATION: High school, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master electrician license.

• NFPA-70E Training.

• OSHA 10 Training.

• CPR Training.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

SECURITY: Must be a U.S. Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbents may work in conditions that require operating industrial machinery/power tools and motor vehicles. Additionally, incumbents may participate in work that requires walking, bending, squatting, and carrying materials throughout the facility. Workplace conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Work tasks requiring the incumbent to lift weight more than 50 pounds requires two or more persons.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may perform on an occasional to regular basis while performing functions of this job. The work environment characteristics describe here are representative of those an employee may encounter on an occasional to regular basis while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions.

The Government has full and complete control over granting, denying, withholding, or terminating security clearances for Contractor employees. Decisions on clearance requirements for positions will ultimately be decided by the customer based on access and requirements. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure these decisions are approved and executed based on the customers guidance.

NOTE: The job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be assigned other job-related duties, within the classification, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.