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C3M Power Systems

Journeyman Electrician

Washington, DC · On-site

$59.50/hr

Completion of Apprenticeship program preferred but not mandatory * Current Electrical License ... C3M Power Systems Full-service electrical contractor with the experience and capabilities to ...

C3M Power Systems

Electrician Foreman

Washington, DC · On-site

$61.26 - $65.45/hr

Completion of Apprenticeship program preferred but not mandatory * Current Electrical License ... C3M Power Systems Full-service electrical contractor with the experience and capabilities to ...

C3M Power Systems

Electrician Foreman

Capitol Heights, MD · On-site

$61.26 - $65.45/hr

Completion of Apprenticeship program preferred but not mandatory * Current Electrical License ... C3M Power Systems Full-service electrical contractor with the experience and capabilities to ...

Fairfax County

Industrial Electrician III

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$63K - $111K/yr

... of apprentice and journeyman level industrial electrical workers. Participates in the maintenance ... Creates schematics and inserts into the plant online O&M manuals. Troubleshoots complex electrical ...

Bechtel

Training Coordinator/Facilitator

Reston, VA · On-site

The facility includes multiple power generation technologies consisting of Solar Titan 130 gas ... Support craft workforce development, apprenticeship, and skills enhancement initiatives. * Monitor ...

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How much do power plant apprentice jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for power plant apprentice in Washington is $23.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.13 and $26.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Power Plant Apprentice vs Power Plant Technician?

AspectPower Plant ApprenticePower Plant Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or GED, technical training or apprenticeship programsTechnical diploma or associate degree, relevant certifications
Work EnvironmentTraining sites, power plants under supervisionOperational power plants, maintenance and troubleshooting
Employer & Industry UsageUtilities, energy companies, often entry-levelUtilities, energy sector, more experienced roles

Power Plant Apprentices typically undergo training and gain hands-on experience under supervision, preparing for a career as a Power Plant Technician. While apprentices focus on learning, technicians are responsible for maintaining and operating power plant equipment. Both roles are essential in the energy industry, with apprentices serving as the foundation for technical expertise.

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Infographic showing various Power Plant Apprentice job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,503 per year, or $23.8 per hour.

Industrial Power and Control Technician

Arlington, VA • On-site

Arlington County, VA
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$81K - $124K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description


Important Notice: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking an Industrial Power and Control Technician to join our team at the Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP)! The WPCP operates and maintains the County's wastewater treatment infrastructure, ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental regulations. This Technician will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial control systems and equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and protective relays, and manages projects supporting the Plant's critical infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Specific duties include:
  • Evaluating and analyzing control systems and equipment at the WPCP and remote lift stations to identify maintenance needs, determining root cause of malfunctions in power monitoring, communications, and control system components, and recommending repair, replacement, or redesign solutions;
  • Programming, calibrating, testing, and modifying PLC programs and control system components; coordinating with process control staff on communications and interface issues;
  • Developing and revising protection strategies for feeder relays and motors;
  • Creating draft designs for new or replacement electrical controls;
  • Assessing project scope for repair, replacement, and installation work, including resource needs;
  • Maintaining equipment databases, automated data files, and project documentation to support long-term maintenance planning; and
  • Providing technical expertise and work direction to staff and contractors on control system maintenance, repair, and installation projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience applying a structured and thorough approach to troubleshooting complex systems, with the ability to analyze problems and determine appropriate solutions independently. They will be comfortable operating in a stable, process-driven environment while also thinking critically and applying sound judgment when standard approaches do not resolve the issue.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma/GED or the equivalent; and
  • Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing electrical preventive and corrective maintenance in an industrial setting with high voltage 480V to 4160V systems AND maintaining electrical controls, protective relays and/or PLCs.
  • Licenses/Certifications: NEC Master Electrician License and a valid driver's license. Confined Space Entry certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire date.

Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement. A year of directly related technical school training beyond the high school level, completion of an applicable apprenticeship program, or a college degree in Electrical Engineering or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of the experience requirement.
Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
  • Experience in Programming and maintaining Variable Frequency Drives and RVSS;
  • Testing and maintaining Medium Voltage (4160V-35KV), Low Voltage (600V), Switchgear and components;
  • Experience with Allen Bradley Logix 5000 and RS Fieldbus;
  • Experience with Motorized Valves; and/or
  • Automation or Controls experience including diagnosing and resolving complex problems.

Special Requirements
  • Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
  • Driver's License: Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant's driving record. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.
  • Professional License/Certifications - NEC Master Electrician.
  • Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Additional Information
Work hours: Full-time onsite Monday - Friday, 5:30 am to 2:00 pm. This position is classified as essential. Selected candidate must be available for callback, working on call, during weekends, holidays, and emergencies.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an industrial environment and involves exposure to hazardous chemicals, strong odors, drafts, noise, dust, grease, and dirt with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, lifting light to very heavy objects and equipment (weighing up to 50 pounds), and working in confined spaces. The position requires working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and in close proximity to moving mechanical equipment.
The official title for this position is Power and Control Technician.
This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.
For more information on Arlington County's generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.
Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.
This position is listed as "open continuous." Interested applicants are advised to submit their application as soon as possible. If your application is received later in the recruitment process, it may not be reviewed or considered. The application process will close when the position has been filled or when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
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