Deck Electrician Experienced

Position Overview

Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) – part of HII – is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of only two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. We are a team of more than 25,000 professionals ranging from skilled trades to engineers and software developers, dedicated to building the world’s most powerful and survivable naval ships.

As a Deck Electrician we install, repair, overhaul, and test electrical systems aboard the ship. Responsibilities include working with lighting, power distribution, communication, or navigation systems, reading and interpreting complex schematics, and performing a variety of tasks such as hook‑ups, wire‑way rack installation, equipment rebuilding, electronic control installation, preventive maintenance, and welding of studs for mounting equipment.

• Ability to work at extreme heights or in small, confined spaces.
• Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and pass a respirator fit test.
• Workind indoors/outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions.
• Work assigned shift as production needs.
• Pass a Physical Agility Test.
• Successful completion of an electrical, technical, mechanical or vocational program or related military training, OR at least 1 year of experience as a commercial, residential, industrial or marine electrician, or equivalent mechanical, carpentry, auto‑mechanics, roofing, or computer/IT experience.

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

HII is recognized as one of America’s top large‑company employers, driven by values and ethics that prioritize safety and well‑being. We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, on‑site health centers, tele‑medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, a 401(k) savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and more. Our workforce thrives in a supportive and welcoming environment with opportunities for continual career growth.

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 e‑mail  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Alternatively, call 1‑844‑849‑8463 and press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.