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Electrician (Night)

Mclean, VA; McLean; Virginia; VA; McLean, Virginia; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum is seeking an Electrician (Night Shift) to join our team in McLean, VA! As an Electrician, you will i nspect, 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:

$49.22

Original Posting:

05/21/2026 - 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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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