The University of Virginia’s Facilities Management (FM) is seeking an Electrician to join the Building Automation Services (BAS) group. BAS supports the University’s academic, research, and healthcare missions by maintaining reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible building operations. The BAS Electrician plays a key role in supporting the University’s automation and energy management infrastructure. The incumbent is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and control systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of building automation equipment across Academic and Health System facilities. This position requires strong electrical expertise, proficiency with low-voltage and control wiring, and a commitment to safety and customer service. Unlike traditional electrical positions, the BAS Electrician role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of electrical systems and smart building technology. You will gain hands-on experience with building automation, controls, and energy management systems while supporting mission-critical research and healthcare facilities at UVA. This position offers: • Exposure to advanced BAS technologies, low-voltage systems, and integrated HVAC/electrical controls • Strong career pathways into controls, automation, and engineering roles within Facilities Management • A stable university environment with excellent work-life balance compared to private contracting • A highly competitive total compensation package, including nearly seven weeks of paid time off annually, VRS pension retirement, professional development benefits, and tuition assistance Responsibilities: • Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment, wiring, and control devices that support BAS and energy management systems. • Assist with preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on BAS-related electrical systems, including sensors, actuators, panels, and networked devices. • Specify and install electrical and control wiring in compliance with applicable codes and standards. • Lay out and prepare areas for the installation of conduits, junction boxes, control wiring, and power feeds for BAS equipment. • Collaborate with BAS technicians, controls engineers, and HVAC staff to ensure proper integration of automation systems with electrical infrastructure. • Communicate job status, delays, and estimated completion timelines to project managers or supervisor when appropriate. • Perform all work in accordance with OSHA, NEC, federal, state, and local regulations, as well as University and Joint Commission requirements. • Assist other trades as needed and develop familiarity with diverse building systems. • Support University operations by performing additional duties such as snow and ice removal and special event setup. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: At least four years of experience in the electrical trade; experience with low-voltage and control wiring is strongly preferred. Licensure: Journeyman or higher electrical license and a valid driver’s license required. Selected candidates must successfully complete all required background checks prior to the first day of employment. Compensation: The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $25 - $30/hour ($52,000 - $62,400 Annually), commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position with UVA benefits. Employee benefits package highlights include: • 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays annually; parental and community service leave • Health plan options to meet healthcare and financial needs • Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) • Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities • Employee wellness program with incentives of up to $500 annually Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, lift, pull, and use both hands for repetitive and overhead tasks. Normal vision and hearing (correctable) are required; in some areas, color vision and sense of smell may be necessary. To Apply: Apply online at http://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0077855/Electrician. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials: • Resume • **Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration.*** This position will remain open until filled. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter at hjv5vm@virginia.edu. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
See More Details >>Position Summary Hopkins | Lacy, the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, (MEP) Division of Branch, is searching for skilled Electricians. The Electrician is responsible for planning the layout, installing, and repairing wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. Any Electrician with 2+ years of experience encouraged to apply! Duties/Responsibilities • Plans new or modified installation to minimize waste of material • Provide access for future maintenance and avoid unsightly, hazardous or unreliable wiring consistent with specifications, local and national electrical codes. • Prepares sketches showing location of wiring and equipment, or follows diagrams or blueprints ensuring that concealed wiring is installed before completion of future walls, ceilings and flooring. • Measures, cuts, bends, threads, and assembles and installs electrical conduit using tools such as hacksaw, pipe threader and conduit bender. • Pulls wiring through conduit assisted by helper. • Splices wires by stripping insulation from terminal leads using knife or pliers, twisting or soldering wires together, and applying tape or terminal caps. • Connects wiring to lighting fixtures and power equipment using hand tools. • Assist in the mentoring, training, and growth of other employee-owners. Duties/Responsibilities Cont. • Installs control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels, fastening in place with screws or bolts using hand tools and power tools. • Connects power cables to equipment such as electric range or motor and installs grounding leads. • Tests circuits to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components using various testing instruments. • Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement. • May repair faulty equipment or systems. • Gathers and collates information and data Qualifications • Demonstrates critical thinking and reasoning skills • High School diploma or equivalency • High School level language (writing/speaking/listening) and mathematical skills • 2+ years of prior Electrician experience Competencies Strong Relationships Ownership and Accountability Exceptionalism in all we do Customer Service Decision Making/Judgment Delivering High Quality Work Displaying Technical Expertise Using Computers and Technology Travel Travel is frequently required to and from job site locations. Supervisory Responsibility Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. They will need to stand (approximately 60%), walk (approximately 30%), and sit (approximately 10%). The employee will also need to be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, feel, talk, and hear. The employee will need to be able to carry up to 75lbs, lift up to 100lbs, and move up to 200lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, midrange vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position which typically requires 40 hours per week. AAP/EEO Statement It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
See More Details >>Overview M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence®. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company’s capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Why join M.C. Dean? Our people are inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust. Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; minimum secret clearance required with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly Security Clearance required. License/Certification Requirement: Applicants selected must hold a state issued Journeyman License. Responsibilities Responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the project site are operating at peak efficiency. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. The technician serves as an expert technical resource reporting to a program manager, interacting with Onsite Engineering Operations (OEO) and any third-party vendors. Project site equipment supports mission-critical systems that must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. • Render assistance in administration and regulation of the duties of junior technicians and provide oversight of contractors’ roles for electrical duties. • Analyze systems requirements, conducts research on equipment and procedures and recommends modifications to new and existing systems. Installs new units or replacement parts for existing units according to specifications and established safety guidelines, relies on MOPs, manufacturer's literature, and industry best practices to perform tasks. • Utilizes safe working practices; can apply lockout/tagout, MSDS, applies good housekeeping methods, etc. Ability to type and utilize common administrative and office software. • Troubleshoot, repair and make modifications to malfunctioning electronic units like the printed circuit boards, set-up sensing mechanisms, and advanced electrical circuits. • Performs maintenance, installations, and service repairs on critical data center systems, as well as all industrial electrical equipment and systems that include power distribution components/wiring, electronic components and lighting systems throughout the data center campus, to ensure efficient operation. Capable of utilizing appropriate test equipment, including infrared scanning and vibration analyzing meter, to perform system and equipment diagnostics. Ensures activities are logged in CMMS. • When necessary, perform daily walk-through of facility documenting parameters such as power availability, temperature and humidity, alarm status, etc. to be catalogued and compared for identification of discrepancies and trends. Monitor and make necessary changes to site BAS, following site MOP's & SOP's. • Manages mechanical and electrical systems in emergency situations including HVAC components, power distribution equipment, generator systems, load transfer and control systems, UPS systems, DC power systems, fire and life safety. • Identify required materials and parts for maintenance and repair; prepares and presents cost estimates for parts, equipment, and supplies for proposed installation or repairs to facilitate procurement. • Maintain relationship with all major vendor accounts. • Schedule, coordinate, and oversee all critical environment vendors during maintenance, emergency, and break/fix events to ensure personnel safety and maintain power to the critical load. • Set up and operate electrical data capturing devices (Dranetz, Fluke PQA, etc.). • Create required MOPs and SOPs; perform periodic technical and quality reviews of all MOPs and SOPs to ensure that the most “up to date” techniques and safety guidelines are utilized. • Collect and generate internal and vendor field service reports describing all activities (preventive maintenance, repairs, etc.) performed at the facility; reviews all reports prior to submission to end user. • Develop reliability reports to assist in identifying areas for increased efficiency, resiliency, or to mitigate unplanned downtime. • Conduct training with junior technicians and other staff personnel on electrical equipment/system for maintenance, repairs and operation. • Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on electrical systems, including generators, switchgear, UPS systems, transformers, and lighting systems. • Troubleshooting and Repair: Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions in equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining operational efficiency. • Safety Compliance: Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company safety policies, local electrical codes, and industry standards. • Equipment Testing: Conduct regular testing of electrical equipment to ensure proper operation and compliance with regulatory requirements • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment status, and repairs conducted. • Collaboration: Work closely with other engineering teams to coordinate repairs, maintenance activities, and new installations. • Emergency Response: Respond to emergency calls and perform repairs as needed to ensure continuous operation of critical systems. • Training and Development: Stay updated on the latest electrical technologies and safety practices. Participate in ongoing training to improve skills and knowledge. Qualifications • Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent with minimum 8+ years of experience • Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; minimum secret clearance required with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly Security Clearance required. • Applicants selected must hold a state issued Journeyman License. Candidate Expectations: • Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, floor plans, construction documents, safety requirements, OEM operating and maintenance instructions, job specifications, and MOP's. • Organize safe maintenance principles for regulating and scheduling planned and unplanned activities, as well as establish and meet deadlines for work/projects. Interprets building codes and local and federal regulations as they relate to installations and applies them as required by the site. Maintain maintenance records as required by City, State, and EPA regulations. • Operate and inspect emergency power generation and reliability equipment; determining systems are functioning properly and that maintenance is performed in accordance with MOPs, manufacturer's literature, and industry best practices to perform tasks. • Ability to utilize hand tools and test equipment to perform maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical equipment. Analyze, plan, and perform Preventive Maintenance of Electrical systems throughout the facility. Must be able to troubleshoot advanced electrical circuits. • Understanding of power density and parity with HVAC system capacities. Ensures availability and capacity targets are achieved and maintained. We offer an excellent benefits package including: • A competitive salary • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • 401k Retirement Plan • Military Reserve pay offset • Paid maternity leave Abilities: • The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety. • Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance. • Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders. • Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis. • Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English. • May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools. • Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. • Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). • See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Charlottesville, VA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 electricians nationwide, with an average wage of $227.40 per week in Charlottesville, VA. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
