Journeyman Electrician

Job Title: Journeyman Electrician

Job Description

This role is a contract-to-hire opportunity for an experienced Journeyman Electrician to support electrical installation, maintenance, and repair work in Washington, D.C. You will work primarily on tunnel infrastructure, ensuring safe and reliable operation of a wide range of electrical systems and equipment while adhering to NEC standards and traffic safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up and remove safe Maintenance of Traffic (M.O.T.) control, including cones, message and arrow boards, temporary signage, and other traffic control devices.
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment such as transformers, switchboards, panel boards, conduit systems, disconnects, contactors, circuit breakers, motor starters, relays, controllers, motors, heaters, CCTV cameras, lane control signals, electronic message signs, lighting, PLCs, and VFDs.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting skills to accurately diagnose causes of faults across a full range of electrical assets and systems in a timely manner.
• Perform repairs that are cost-effective, reliable, and compliant with NEC standards and requirements.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship on all installations, maintenance tasks, and repairs.
• Collaborate effectively with other trades, internal teams, and inspectors to complete projects and resolve issues.
• Perform basic maintenance and repair of structures as needed to support electrical work.
• Participate in emergency response rotations and remain available for overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Journeyman Electrician.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical equipment including transformers, switchboards, panel boards, conduit systems, disconnects, contactors, circuit breakers, motor starters, relays, controllers, motors, heaters, CCTV cameras, lane control signals, electronic message signs, lighting, PLCs, and VFDs.
• Strong knowledge of NEC codes and requirements.
• Advanced electrical troubleshooting skills across a broad range of electrical systems and assets.
• Ability to maintain consistent, high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other trades, teams, and inspectors.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays, and participate in emergency response rotations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Any additional electrical knowledge beyond the core requirements is a plus.
• Experience working with Maintenance of Traffic (M.O.T.) setups and traffic control devices is highly beneficial.
• Familiarity with tunnel or similar infrastructure environments is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable team environment with a contract-to-hire path and no layoff culture, offering long-term security and growth potential. The organization provides great benefits and fosters a supportive, collaborative workplace where your skills and contributions are valued.

Work Environment

The role is based on projects in Washington, D.C., with primary work performed in tunnel environments. You will work the night shift from Sunday through Thursday. The position is with a contractor-focused operation, supporting infrastructure projects that require safe work practices, adherence to traffic control procedures, and comfort working in an underground setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Washington, DC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.