Deck Electrician @ Aerotek

Travel Marine Electrician

Earn Up to $27.31/Hour + $140 Daily Per Diem

📍 Newport News, VAAre you an experienced electrician looking for an opportunity to work on some of the most advanced vessels in the world? Join a team supporting critical defense projects at one of the nation's premier shipyards. This position offers competitive pay, generous daily per diem, and the opportunity to contribute to the construction, modernization, and maintenance of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and submarines.

Why Join Us?

• Up to $27.31/hour
• $140 daily per diem for qualified travelers
• Long-term, stable project work
• Opportunity to support high-profile military and defense programs
• Gain experience working on aircraft carriers and submarines
• Overtime opportunities available based on project needs

What You'll Do

As a Marine Electrician, you will perform electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work aboard Navy vessels within a shipyard environment. Responsibilities include:

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, work packages, and installation documents.
• Install, route, terminate, and test shipboard electrical cables and systems.
• Mount electrical equipment, panels, wireways, and cable support systems.
• Perform cut-in, hook-up, and cable penetration installations through bulkheads, decks, and equipment.
• Utilize electrical testing equipment, including volt-ohm meters, clamp meters, and insulation resistance testers.
• Work independently while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and verify electrical systems during installation and testing phases.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of electrical experience, preferably in marine, shipyard, industrial, commercial, or military applications.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience using common electrician hand tools and testing equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation practices and safety procedures.
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments, including climbing ladders, working at heights, and entering confined spaces.

Work Environment

This role is performed in a shipyard setting aboard active construction and maintenance vessels. Candidates must be comfortable working in varying weather conditions, tight spaces, elevated areas, and industrial environments.

Apply Today

Take the next step in your electrical career and join a team helping build and maintain the fleet that supports our nation's defense. If you have marine, shipyard, industrial, or commercial electrical experience, we'd love to speak with you.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Newport News, VA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.36 - $27.31/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.