Deck Electrician Trainee Or Certified - High School Seniors Or Graduates

DECK ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE OR CERTIFIED - FOR 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OR GRADUATES - SIGN-ON BONUS

Join to apply for the DECK ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE OR CERTIFIED - FOR 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OR GRADUATES - SIGN-ON BONUS role at Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII
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• Req
• Team: X31 ELECTRICAL
• Entity:
  Newport News Shipbuilding
• US Citizenship Required for this Position:
  Yes
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time
• Shift: Multiple
• Relocation:
  Relocation assistance will be available
• Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
  No - Not eligible for telework
• Travel Requirement:
  No
• Clearance Required:
  
  No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers. Anchored in our 135‑year history, we collaborate at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world.

We look forward to meeting you.

This position is for recent or upcoming 2026 High School Graduates. A $500 sign‑on bonus is offered to Trade Trainee hires, plus a $500 relocation bonus for new hires living 50 miles or greater from Newport News, VA. The role offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, paid time off, paid holidays, medical benefits including an on-site health center, a 401(k) company match, employee discounts, and more.

The sign‑on bonus is for external new hires; current employees are ineligible.

The Deck Electrical trade requires no prior experience; job seekers willing to complete two weeks of unpaid training or those with a certificate are eligible. The training is a 2‑week (80‑hour) course offered at Virginia Peninsula Community College (Hampton, VA) from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Candidates with a certificate or diploma in electrical or a directly related field may be eligible to waive the training.

Deck electricians play a vital role in installing, repairing, overhauling, and testing electrical systems on aircraft carriers and submarines. Responsibilities include reading and interpreting complex schematics, installing lighting and receptacles, wire‑way rack installation, electronic control installation, preventive maintenance, equipment rebuilding, and welding of studs. Work often requires performing tasks in extreme weather, at great heights on scaffolding or ladders, in confined spaces such as tanks, compartments, or voids, and in outdoor environments throughout the year.

• Completion of the 2‑week (80‑hour) training program or proof of certificates/diploma in electrical or a directly related field
• Willingness to undergo a background investigation and drug screen
• Ability to pass a physical agility test
• Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
• Ability to perform overhead work
• Availability for overtime as needed
• Clean‑shaven for respirator use
• Ability to work outdoors, year‑round, in all weather conditions
• Ability to work at extreme heights
• Ability to work in small, tight, confined spaces
• Willingness to work any shift

• High school graduation or equivalent preferred

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, technologists, scientists, logistics experts, and business professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large employers, we are values‑driven and place people’s safety and well‑being first. We offer comprehensive benefits: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, an employee assistance program, 401(k) savings plan, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to buildyourcareer@hii‑ and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Additionally, you may also call 1‑844‑849‑8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.