Electricians
Powering Every Build
As an electrician, you will play a vital role in the installation, repair, overhaul and operational testing of the electrical systems on aircraft carriers and submarines. These shipbuilders perform a wide variety of tasks, ranging from lighting and receptacle hook-ups, installing wire way racks and electrical controls, lighting maintenance, and performing preventative maintenance.
There are openings for experienced and entry-level electricians. If you don’t have experience, we’ll train you!
What You'll Do
Install, repair and overhaul electrical systems.
Test electrical systems and troubleshoot issues.
Collaborate with other trades to complete projects.
Help build the most powerful naval ships in the world.
Discover What it's Like to be a Shipbuilder
Voices From the Yard
“I love being an electrician. It brings a lot of principle to my life, both here and at home.”
Sarah Marshall
Deck Electrician
“I’m an Apprentice School graduate. My dad was an electrician, and my son is also here now as an electrician on John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). In shipbuilding, we are all a team and have to work together. ”
Asa Tuck
Switchboard Panel Specialist
“I’m the fiberoptic guy for our crew. There are millions of feet of fiber on the ship. It’s fast because it uses light and lasers in glass rather than voltage. It’s intricate and tricky.”
Austin Travis
Network Electrician
“I’ve been an electrician my whole life, but I really enjoy working new construction. We are everywhere on this ship helping finish compartment completion.”
Rafael Morales
Electrician
“I love being an electrician. It brings a lot of principle to my life, both here and at home.”
Sarah Marshall
Deck Electrician
“I’m an Apprentice School graduate. My dad was an electrician, and my son is also here now as an electrician on John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). In shipbuilding, we are all a team and have to work together. ”
Asa Tuck
Switchboard Panel Specialist
“I’m the fiberoptic guy for our crew. There are millions of feet of fiber on the ship. It’s fast because it uses light and lasers in glass rather than voltage. It’s intricate and tricky.”
Austin Travis
Network Electrician
“I’ve been an electrician my whole life, but I really enjoy working new construction. We are everywhere on this ship helping finish compartment completion.”
Rafael Morales
Electrician
Shipbuilders in Action
