Journeyman Electrician

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US-VA-Springfield Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 22, 2026 Last posted April 22, 2026
Job description

Purpose and Impact:

Amentum is seeking a Journeyman Electrician to join our team of passionate individuals in Springfield, VA.

Essential Responsibilities:

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. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Experience and Qualifications:

  • 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.
  • Electrical Journeyman's license required.
  • Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) preferred.

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.
  • Electrical Journeyman's license required.
  • Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.
  • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) preferred.

Clearance Required:

  • TS/SCI w/ Poly

Required Certifications:

  • Electrical Journeyman's license required.

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.

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.  

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About this role

Summary

install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment in Springfield, VA

Job title

Journeyman Electrician

Experience level

Industry

construction

Location requirements

must be located in Springfield, VA, or willing to relocate; remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Electrical Journeyman's license

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

electricitymaintenancerepairinstallation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Springfield, VA, USA

On-site City