Engineering Technician
About The Position
GDIT is hiring an Engineering Technician to support government, defense, and intelligence projects. The role involves removing and rolling back cables, removing equipment from bulkheads, and performing some foundation removals. The technician repairs, installs, replaces, and tests electrical circuits, cables, equipment, and connectors, and works from drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams while following established safety procedures. The position is onsite in Newport News, Virginia, and may require travel within and outside the continental United States for approximately 20% of the time. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and must have or be able to obtain a Secret clearance and necessary DBIDS and shipyard badges.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of related experience.
- Associate degree in a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Secret clearance required or the ability to obtain one.
- Must be able to obtain necessary DBIDS and shipyard badges.
- Ability to work on and climb ladders and work in extreme temperatures, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces.
- Ability to lift, carry, and transport equipment and boxes weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Travel may be required for approximately 20% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Rip out and roll back cables; remove items and equipment from bulkheads and perform some foundation removals.
- Repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits, cables, equipment, and connectors.
- Use hand tools and testing equipment to inspect and test electrical equipment, lighting, signal, communication, and power circuits.
- Isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment using general and specialized testing equipment.
- Replace faulty switches, sockets, and other electrical system elements.
- Dismantle electrical machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical parts, including gears, brushes, and armatures.
- Mount motors, transformers, and lighting fixtures and complete circuits according to diagram specifications.
- Work from drawings, blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Perform work in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Participate in special projects as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Business travel and accident insurance
- Wellness packages
- Full flexible work weeks where possible
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
