Deck Electrician, Skilled

Job overview

The Deck Electrician, Skilled role is onsite in Newport News, VA, with an annual salary range of $62,067.20–$64,126.40. The Electrical team supports Newport News Shipbuilding, which builds and refuels U.S. Navy nuclear ships. The electrician installs, repairs, overhauls, and tests shipboard electrical systems. The work spans systems such as lighting, power distribution, communications, and navigation, helping ensure ship systems are properly installed and operational.

What you'll do

• Install, repair, overhaul, and operationally test shipboard electrical systems
• read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics
• perform tasks including lighting and receptacle hookups, wireway rack installation, equipment rebuilding, electronic control installation, lighting maintenance, preventive maintenance, and stud welding for equipment mounting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

deck electrician

skilled

shipboard electrical systems

electrical installation

electrical repair

power distribution

lighting

communication systems

navigation systems

newport news va

huntington ingalls industries

$62,067–$64,126/year

full-time

multiple shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• medical benefits including an on-site health center
• 401(k) company match
• employee discounts.

Why this role

Requires 1–3 years of relevant electrical or related experience; must be able to work any shift and overtime as needed; physical work includes confined spaces, heights, outdoor work, and lifting at least 40 pounds.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.