Amentum is seeking an Electrician (Night Shift) to join our team in McLean, VA! As an Electrician, you will inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust, maintain, and make necessary tests on all electrical systems and equipment 600v or less throughout the facilities.
Night shift: 1:30 pm - 12:00 am (Tuesday - Friday), 4 days/10-hour shifts
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI US Government security. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work from prints, diagrams, specification, and instructions covering emergency and scheduled repairs; as well as demolition, installation, testing, and inspection of work to be done on electrical systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance, repair, or replacement of electrical equipment on AC and/or DC systems.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, modify, install, and repair electrical equipment and circuits using prints, diagrams, and test instruments.
- Test, inspect, clean, repair, dismantle, adjust, replace, assemble, maintain, and lubricate all manual or automatic AC and DC systems, electrical equipment, transformers, switchgear, control panels, regulators, and various other electrical apparatus.
- Directs other electricians and repair personnel as required.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports on electrical systems equipment, as required for maintenance programs based on all information obtained through tests.
- Install conduit, wiring and electrical apparatus.
- Read blueprints and generate bill of materials.
- Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.
- Maintain part and tool inventories.
- Perform Electrical Surveys.
- Thermal Imaging Camera of panels, switchgears, and other related electrical equipment/parts.
- Complete ADC’s as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Journeyman Electrical License.
- Six years maintenance and/or construction experience in the electrical trade required.'
- High school, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required.
- Thorough working knowledge of national and local electrical codes.
- Ability to write as well as comprehend written and oral instructions.
- A willingness to work rotational shift if necessary, including days, evenings, and nights, as well as overtime, call-ins weekends, and holidays, as required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI US Government security. Note: US citizenship is required to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
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.
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.
Compensation Details:
$47.56
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:
01/13/2026 - 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.
