Electrician

About the role

Join the team that maintains the electrical systems supporting the Elizabeth River Tunnels and related facilities. The Electrician performs hands‑on troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance on power distribution, lighting, motors, instrumentation, controls, and facility electrical systems. This role helps keep critical transportation infrastructure operating safely and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain electrical and electro‑mechanical systems, including wiring, motors, lighting controls, instrumentation, and related equipment.
• Respond to outages, equipment failures, and emergency repair needs to restore safe and reliable operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, adjustments, and documentation for electrical systems and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, and work in compliance with NEC, OSHA, NFPA, and company requirements.
• Complete work orders, document time and materials used, and maintain accurate records for repairs, inspections, supplies, and equipment.
• Monitor contractor work, support other departments, communicate issues to leadership, and assist with special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid state‑issued Journeyman or Master Electrical License.
• Minimum of four years of electrical repair and maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of wiring, circuitry, electrical systems, tools, equipment, materials, and applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high‑ and low‑voltage electrical systems and related equipment.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, support projects, work a flexible schedule, and pass required background and drug screening.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crawl, climb, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive hand and finger movements.
• Ability to hear, see, communicate, and follow detailed instructions in an active maintenance environment.
• Medium work: lift up to 50 lb occasionally, 20 lb frequently, and 10 lb regularly.
• Work performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, extreme temperatures, elevated areas, and environments with electrical hazards, moving equipment, fumes, odors, dust, gases, and other maintenance‑related conditions.
• Consistent use of required protective procedures and equipment.

Schedule

Regular work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Participation in the on‑call rotation is required, with schedules published six months in advance. Inclement weather or emergency conditions may require 12‑hour shifts as needed to support maintenance operations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Stable, full‑time work supporting critical regional infrastructure.
• ERC‑paid commuting tolls through the Elizabeth River Tunnels for employees.
• Opportunities to work on a wide range of electrical, facility, and infrastructure systems.
• Exposure to power distribution, lighting, motors, controls, instrumentation, preventive maintenance, and emergency response work.
• Supportive team focused on safety, reliability, and keeping essential tunnel and facility operations running.