Electrician

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

6d•$40

About The Position

Essential Responsibilities: 1) Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots loads and tests new and installed equipment including secondary distribution lines and circuits used to supply distribution panels, switch gear, power and control circuits, electrical intrusion alarms, and cathodic protection systems. 2) Knowledgeable of high intensity lighting systems, and related equipment. 3) Working from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and determines the routing placement, type, size, gauge, balance load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment, and controls. 4) Skilled in installing underground cable and conduit, running overhead wire and conduit to attach cross arms making electrical connection by splicing and/or other methods. 5) Ability to install home and industrial services by running wires from pole to entrance weatherhead. 6) Ability to install street lighting circuits, lamps, and related hardware. 7) Determines size, type and gauge of wiring coupling, conduits, relays, etc., effects necessary repairs and modifications. 8) Must know and apply the principles, materials, and safety standards applicable to the electrical trade: including interpretation of plans, blueprints and engineering designs: use of tools and test equipment and ability to plan and competently accomplish assigned duties. 9) Connects single phase, three phase, and variable speed motors ranging from fractional horsepower up to 150 horse power. 10) Calculates motor protection in control circuits, and determines overload sizes and required phase protection. 11) Troubleshoots sub panels to determine and correct load balance on phases. 12) Tests electrical circuits for resistance, current, and potential difference. Compensation Details: 39.93 The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws. Benefits Overview: Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include: Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off and holidays Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching) Educational reimbursement Parental leave Employee stock purchase plan Tax-saving options Disability and life insurance Pet insurance Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits. Original Posting: 04/13/2026 - 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 .

Responsibilities

Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots loads and tests new and installed equipment including secondary distribution lines and circuits used to supply distribution panels, switch gear, power and control circuits, electrical intrusion alarms, and cathodic protection systems.
Knowledgeable of high intensity lighting systems, and related equipment.
Working from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and determines the routing placement, type, size, gauge, balance load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment, and controls.
Skilled in installing underground cable and conduit, running overhead wire and conduit to attach cross arms making electrical connection by splicing and/or other methods.
Ability to install home and industrial services by running wires from pole to entrance weatherhead.
Ability to install street lighting circuits, lamps, and related hardware.
Determines size, type and gauge of wiring coupling, conduits, relays, etc., effects necessary repairs and modifications.
Must know and apply the principles, materials, and safety standards applicable to the electrical trade: including interpretation of plans, blueprints and engineering designs: use of tools and test equipment and ability to plan and competently accomplish assigned duties.
Connects single phase, three phase, and variable speed motors ranging from fractional horsepower up to 150 horse power.
Calculates motor protection in control circuits, and determines overload sizes and required phase protection.
Troubleshoots sub panels to determine and correct load balance on phases.
Tests electrical circuits for resistance, current, and potential difference.