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About this High Voltage Electrician role at Amentum

Amentum · Onsite · US-VA-Lorton

A High Voltage Electrician performs a variety of electrical trade functions such as the installation, maintenance, or repair of equipment for the generation, distribution, or utilization of electric energy. Work involves most of the following: installing or repairing any of a variety of electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchboards, controllers, circuit breakers, motors, heating units, conduit systems, or other transmission equipment; working from blueprints, drawings, layouts, or other specifications, locating and diagnosing trouble in the electrical system or equipment, working standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment, and using a variety of electrician's hand tools and measuring and testing instruments

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
  • Medium voltage experience.
  • Familiarity with electrical controls systems
  • Familiarity with NEC
  • Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ CIP

Minimum Education:

Minimum Years of Experience:

Required Certifications:

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Electrical Power Testing Level II Certification

Electrician Journeyman or Master License

Preferred Qualifications:

OSHA ten hour and 30-hour Construction Safety Certification

American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level I Infrared Thermography Certification

Demonstrated experience with:

Square D Equipment such as P24 Switch Gear, VR MV   Breakers, and Master Pack Breakers

ASCO transfer switches

       

Compensation Details:

US $70.34 per hour

       

Original Posting:

05/07/2026 - 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.

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How this Electrician salary compares

This role pays $146,307/yrabove the typical range for Electrician roles.

$57,824 median $80,049 $102,835

Typical range $69,680–$90,930/yr, from 568 comparable Electrician listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Electrician salary insights →

About Amentum

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