Electrician (High Voltage)

National Institute of Standards and Technology • Gaithersburg, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

NIST’s Facilities Maintenance Division is seeking a High-Voltage Electrician to test, install, maintain, and repair high-voltage power distribution systems and equipment, including 13.8 kV feeders, switchgear, and transformers. The position troubleshoots circuits to resolve outages, services substations and distribution centers, and performs emergency repairs to help ensure safe, reliable electrical power across the NIST Gaithersburg campus.

The role is in the Gaithersburg Facilities Maintenance Division within the Office of Facilities and Property Management. The division manages and operates facilities at the NIST Gaithersburg site, supporting NIST programs through engineering design and renovation, and building-systems operation and maintenance.

The work includes inspecting, testing, and repairing transformers, circuit breakers, underground cables, and high-voltage distribution systems operating at 13,800/7200 volts; installing, modifying, and maintaining high-voltage electrical equipment and control systems; diagnosing faults with electrical test tools; performing work in accordance with safety standards; splicing and repairing underground cables; and using electrical drawings and schematics to guide maintenance and repairs.

This is a Federal Wage System position. It is covered by a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Area Metal Trades Council, AFL-CIO. The position has substantial physical and environmental demands, including heavy lifting and carrying, climbing, working around electrical energy and machinery, and working in varied indoor and outdoor conditions. A pre-employment medical examination is required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants must have experience inspecting, testing, and repairing high-voltage systems.
• The applicant’s overall experience, education, and training must demonstrate the ability to perform High-Voltage Electrician duties without more than normal supervision.
• Applicants must meet the screen-out elements and achieve an overall score of at least 50%.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment.
• Merit applicants must meet time-in-grade or time-in-band requirements, as applicable.
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination.
• Must meet the position’s physical requirements, including heavy lifting and carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, use of both hands, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, climbing, operating a crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle, and setting up tools, parts, and equipment that may weigh up to 500 pounds.
• Must meet the position’s visual, hearing, depth-perception, color-discrimination, and coordination requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and repair transformers, circuit breakers, underground cables, and high-voltage distribution systems operating at 13,800/7200 volts.
• Install, modify, and maintain high-voltage electrical equipment and control systems.
• Use diagnostic tools such as meggers and voltmeters to identify and resolve faults in electrical systems.
• Plan and perform installation, maintenance, and repair tasks in accordance with safety standards.
• Splice and repair underground cables using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Interpret electrical drawings and schematics to guide maintenance and repair work.
• Troubleshoot circuits to resolve outages, service substations and distribution centers, and perform emergency repairs.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and full-time, part-time, or intermittent status.
• NIST offers work-life flexibilities to help employees balance responsibilities at home and at work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed