Electrical Panel Builder

The GBS Group, an engineering services and consulting firm, designs and delivers high technology services and solutions to advanced naval and maritime ships, as well as special purpose platforms and assets. Our Virginia Beach headquarters is located within 10 miles of the Virginia Beach resort area and the downtown Norfolk Waterfront shopping district.

Responsibilities

• Independently construct, wire, and test industrial control panels from engineering schematics.
• Perform component layout, point-to-point wiring, and system validation for heavy machinery, automation systems, or manufacturing equipment while adhering to industry safety standards (NEC, UL 508, IEC).
• Schematic Interpretation: Read and interpret complex electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and bills of materials.
• Panel Assembly: Perform physical layout, drill and tap back panels, and mount electromechanical components (e.g., relays, PLCs, circuit breakers, terminal blocks).
• Wiring and Routing: Execute precise point-to-point wiring, stripping, crimping, and bundling of cables according to established routing standards.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect wiring terminations and perform continuity, resistance, and voltage testing using digital multimeters.
• System Commissioning: Power on, validate circuits, and troubleshoot electrical or pneumatic hardware.
• Documentation: Maintain redline mark-ups (“as-builts”) to provide feedback to engineering and ensure panels meet design specifications.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED; technical certification or vocational training in industrial electricity or electrical engineering is highly preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in electrical assembly, industrial automation, or panel manufacturing.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of wire color codes, AWG, and National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.
• Tool Proficiency: Mastery of hand tools (wire strippers, crimpers, screwdrivers, wrenches) and power/measurement tools (multimeters, drills, micrometers).
• Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance strongly preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
• Must wear safety gear, such as goggles, gloves, and hard hats as required.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of naval/maritime facilities and/or ships.
• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines.

Pay

Pay rate: $30–$40 per hour based on experience. Discretionary bonuses available.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits: Life insurance, accident/critical illness insurance
• Company-paid benefits: Basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability