Role Overview
Amentum is hiring a mid-level Electrician Jobs. This is a full-time role in McLean. posted yesterday. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Amentum is seeking an Electrician to inspect, repair, replace, install, adjust, maintain, and make necessary tests on all electrical systems and equipment 600v or less throughout the facilities.
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 4:30pm - 2:30am
Essential Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include the following:
- Work from prints, diagrams, specification, and instructions covering emergency and scheduled repairs; as well as demolition, installation, testing, and inspection of work to be done on electrical systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance, repair, or replacement of electrical equipment on AC and/or DC systems.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, modify, install, and repair electrical equipment and circuits using prints, diagrams, and test instruments.
- Test, inspect, clean, repair, dismantle, adjust, replace, assemble, maintain and lubricate all manual or automatic AC and DC systems, electrical equipment, transformers, switchgear, control panels, regulators, and various other electrical apparatus.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports on electrical systems equipment, as required for maintenance programs on the basis of all information obtained through tests.
- Install conduit, wiring and electrical apparatus.
- Read blueprints and generate bill of materials.
- Perform other job-related duties, as assigned.
- Maintain part and tool inventories.
- Directs other repair personnel, as assigned.
JOB POSITION: Local 99 Electrician Grade 1
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
Incumbents may work in conditions that require operating industrial machinery/power tools and motor vehicles. Additionally, incumbents may participate in work that requires walking, bending, squatting, and carrying materials throughout the facility. Workplace conditions necessitate following strict safety guidelines and the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Work tasks requiring the incumbent to lift weight more than 50 pounds requires two or more persons.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee may perform on an occasional to regular basis while performing functions of this job. The work environment characteristics describe here are representative of those an employee may encounter on an occasional to regular basis while performing the functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these functions.
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- Journeyman Electrical License.
- Thorough working knowledge of national and local electrical codes.
- Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions.
- A willingness to work rotational shift if necessary, including days, evenings, and nights, as well as overtime, weekends, and holidays, as required.
- Four years maintenance and/or construction experience in the electrical trade required.
- High school, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
Security Clearance Required: - Must be a U.S. Citizen, and able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance.
Minimum Education: High school, GED, technical school, apprenticeship, trade school graduate or equivalent required.
Minimum Years of Experience: Four years maintenance and/or construction experience in the electrical trade required.
Required Certifications: Journeyman Electrical License
This position is designated as a safety sensitive position.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum's role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.
Other Responsibilities:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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Compensation Details:
$49.22 Hourly (plus Night Differential $3.50/hour)
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
- Educational reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tax-saving options
- Disability and life insurance
- Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
06/17/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Electrician Jobs position at Amentum?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Amentum. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Electrician Jobs position at Amentum located?
This position is based in McLean. Amentum has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Electrician Jobs at Amentum earn?
Amentum has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Electrician Jobs role at Amentum posted?
This role was posted on June 18, 2026 (yesterday). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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