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Mid-Level Marine Electrician 1

Serco, Elizabeth City, NC, United States


Overview Serco is hiring an Experienced Engineering Technician to be part of a dynamic team supporting our U.S. Navy located in the heart of Newport News, VA. You will help provide cabling, equipment, and C5ISR system installations for our Navy and the Military, performing general manual labor to support this critical mission.

In This Role, You Will

Perform troubleshooting and correct malfunctions.

Conduct various tests or experiments, which may require minor modifications in test setups or procedures as well as subjective judgments in measurement; selects, sets up, and operates standard test equipment and records test data.

Perform electrical work on ships, boats, and marine equipment.

Repair electrical wiring, restoring the electrical connection to power a ship's engine and navigation systems, and securing work areas aboard vessels to avoid electrical shock.

Gather and maintain specified records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.; performs computations by substituting numbers in specified formulas; plots data and draws simple curves and graphs.

Perform routine tasks or tests such as tensile or hardness tests; operates and adjusts simple test equipment; records test data.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

A High School Diploma or equivalent.

The ability to obtain and maintain and active DoD Secret Clearance.

The ability to obtain and gain access to shipyards (NAVSTA & DBIDS), undergo a background investigation and pass a drug screening.

The ability to obtain an OSHA 10 certification.

The ability to get respirator qualified and wear PPE throughout the work shift.

Experience in electrical work in a related field and shipboard experience.

Two years of combined experience in the following areas:

Competency attaching fiber optic, RJ‑45, DB type connectors

Read drawings (Tradesman level)

QCI instruct of lower techs

Implement safety program/SRAR Qual/CP

Prelim QA testing, MCTs, space closeouts

Multipin competent

Elec testing reqs, i.e. ground checks, RSPT testing

Layout & cutting of electrical enclosures, electrical hook‑ups & multiple meter knowledge

Reading drawings (Apprentice level)

Band/pack MCTs/RISE

Layout & mount small equipment as needed

Basic knowledge of tools, QA documents, meter

Safety: Actively participates in safety surveillances & walk‑thrus

Familiarization with NAVSEA, standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of electrical repair, fabrication, and installation.

The ability to work in high heat spaces, climb shipyard dry dock stairs/ladders, work in kneeling position for layout of cable runs under false decking, lift up to 50 pounds with 80% of work requiring carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 40 pounds for majority of shift while being in a standing, crouching, or walking position.

Attention to safety, which is critical.

The ability and willing to travel up to 10% to various work sites.

The ability to travel to Newport News, VA.

Additional Desired Experience And Skills

An active DoD Secret clearance.

An OSHA Certification.

Fiber optic certification.

Company Overview Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients.

Pay Transparency Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance‑based incentives, and benefits that promote well‑being and work‑life balance. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits including comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time‑off programs that support work‑life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract

401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds

Tuition reimbursement program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

EEO Statement Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Additional Information Military Veterans and Spouses encouraged to apply! The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com.

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