Electrician - Entry Level and Skilled
4/4/2026
The electrician will fabricate and install wire-way hangers, cables, and various electrical components for submarine systems. They are also responsible for building and testing fiber optic systems and installing main power switchboards.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
10,001+ employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Overview
Are you interested in learning a new trade, but don't have experience yet? Or are you a skilled electrician looking for a new opportunity?
Apply today! No experience required. As long as you are eager and willing to learn, we will provide training and opportunities for you to excel as an electrician.
Become a part of the team at Electric Boat, where we take pride in building the worlds' most advanced submarines!
Some of the Benefits we provide to you include:
- Paid Training
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Prescription coverage
- 401K plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Commuter/Van Services/Ripta
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Safety Boot Reimbursement Program
- Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities
Electrician Responsibilities:
- Fabricate and install wire-way hangers, stud shooting, install bulkhead stuffing tubes and various sizes and types of cables (through and local) for lighting, communications, control, power, electronics, nuclear and weapons systems
- Installation of components (terminal boxes, switches, controllers, wiring harnesses, cabinets etc.) for the various electrical systems
- Install main power switchboards and electrical nuclear equipment, cut in and hookup cables for installed components and installation and hook-up of ship's lighting
- Install / build and test fiber optic systems
No electrical license required.
This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical experience
- Ability to frequently carry up to 25 lbs. and push/pull more than 25 lbs.
- Must be able to work all shifts
- Ability to work at heights, confined spaces and extreme temperature conditions as required
- Individuals are required to possess their own basic hand tools
Preferred:
- Electrical/electronics trade experience or training
- Blueprint/electrical schematic reading and interpretation
- Ability to interpret electrical and shipyard procedures, electrical schematics, technical manuals, test documents and diagrams
- High school diploma/GED; additional preference given for Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs
- Military/Navy experience
Skills
- Must possess proficient, communication and interpersonal skills
- Applicant will be required to work in a collaborative and team environment and meet organizational goals
Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, TwistingEnvironmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, OilyPlease let General Dynamics Electric Boat know you found this job on InterviewPal. This helps us grow!
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