Compensation Grade: T19 Salary Range: $34.32-$44.61 Opening Date: April 4, 2025 Closing Date: Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date. As an Exterior Electrician you will maintain and repair medium voltage (4160V to 34.5KV) electrical equipment for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or Washington Dulles International Airport. Exterior Electrician This is a journey (full performance) level job in the Exterior Electrician series. Serves in the Electrical Division of the Engineering and Maintenance Department at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport or the Airport Maintenance Department at Washington Dulles International Airport. Installs, tests, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs/replaces, electrical equipment and electrical distribution systems, both Medium Voltage (4160V to 34.5 KV) and Low voltage switchgear, MDP's and panels to 480V. Tests and maintains battery banks for switchgear DC control power. Installs, tests, and maintains Airfield lighting systems, associated series circuits, constant current regulators and airfield lighting controls. Performs related functions. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Works on distribution and power systems including medium voltage (4160V to 34.5KV); performs maintenance, tests, and repairs/replaces equipment as required for transformers, primary switches, and circuit breakers. Troubleshoots, repairs/replaces, and performs preventive maintenance on various airfield lighting systems. Locates and repairs/replaces faulty transformers, cables, and fixtures, as needed to maintain airfield operations. Troubleshoots and repairs constant current regulators and associated airfield series circuits and rebuilds airfield lighting fixtures. Performs Generator testing, maintenance, loadbanks and repairs as required to maintain optimal performance of equipment, including associated transfer switches, panels, and DC control systems. Generators include stationery and portable from voltages of 120 to 4160V. Performs maintenance and troubleshoots problems with exterior lighting systems including contactors, controls, ballasts and associated circuitry. Lighting systems include Apron, Parking lots and Roadway lighting. Performs other electrical work such as installing new electric service, temporary unit substations, MDP's, panels and associated conduit and wiring as required for the project. Responds to trouble calls. Determines extent and impact of issue and provides clear and concise information to the supervisor, leader, or airport operations. Performs electrical work following the National Electric Code (NEC) and Airports Authority Design Manual. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Four years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and systems. Included in the four years of experience must be one year of specialized experience in the installation, test, diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of medium voltage electrical equipment and systems. Journey level knowledge in the use of tools and testing equipment to perform associated job requirements. Ability to analyze drawings and electrical schematics. Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations, and procedures needed to do so. Ability to speak and write effectively. Skill in using a computer, computerized work order and time and attendance systems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS A Journeyman Electrical License (or higher). Certification in MV cable splicing, terminating, and testing. Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing airfield lighting systems, series circuits, constant current regulators, and airfield lighting controls. Certification/experience in the maintenance and testing of 480V switchgear, breakers, and relays. Class B Commercial Driver's License. EDUCATION A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED). CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED A state driver's license in good standing. [DCA Only] Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 90 days of hire, promotion, or placement into the job. NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS Operates vehicle airside and landside (requires AOA permit). Will operate aerial lift truck, scissor lift, and bucket trucks for use on overhead electrical systems and lighting repairs. Work requires moderate to heavy physical exertion (including exerting 20 to 40 pounds of force or lifting objects up to 80 pounds). May be required to bend, stoop, crouch, or work in cramped position. Is subject to possible electrical shocks, exposure to potentially hazardous materials, and noisy airfield. Wears personal protective equipment in accordance with NFPA 70E Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements for safe work on and near energized circuits. Is subject to hold-over and recall on a 24-hour basis for essential services and emergencies such as snow removal. Required to work various shifts as needed. May be required to work nights or weekends. Work is typically reviewed in progress upon completion for quality, quantity, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors. A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.| Follow us on Twitter @MWAAcareers.
See More Details >>Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC. Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development. Bala is seeking an ambitious degreed Electrical Engineer to join our Arlington, VA office who thrives on challenges and wants to grow their career. Suitable candidates should possess basic knowledge of and exposure to building design. The basic requirements for this position include: • Bachelor’s Degree (BSEE, BET) • 3-6 years experience -relevant internship/co-op experience considered for recent graduates • EIT accreditation a plus • Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD • General knowledge of applicable codes • Strong technical writing skills • Good Communication, Presentation and client interface abilities Once you begin your career at Bala, you will be engaged in a comprehensive training program with the mutual goal of providing you with a strong technical base to become a successful engineer at our firm. As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities. Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish. Bala offers comprehensive benefits: • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package • 401(k) with employer match • Employer Paid Life Insurance • Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (7) paid holidays • 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off • Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement • Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year • Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan) • Employee Referral Program • Full-time roles work in office and qualify for one day remote work Follow us @balaconsultingengineers on Instagram and LinkedIn Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer’s HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested. #LI-Onsite
See More Details >>Compensation Grade: AT19 Salary Range: $20.59-$32.61 Opening Date: July 11, 2025 Closing Date: July 26, 2025 Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date. As an Electrician Apprentice in the Airports Authority's Trades Apprentice Employment Program, you will have the opportunity to gain the experience and training that can lead to becoming a licensed, journey level Electrician. Electrician Apprentice This is a non-career, term job. Serves in the Engineering and Maintenance Department (Department) at either Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Participates in a state-approved Airports Authority Trades Apprentice Employment Program to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to become a licensed, journey level Electrician. Performs progressively complex and responsible electrical work as knowledge, skills and abilities in the trade increase. Training received is both on-the-job and in the classroom. Performs related functions. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES Learns to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, install/replace, and perform preventive maintenance on various airfield lighting systems, faulty transformers, cable and fixtures, portable light plants, and electrical portions of stationary and portable generators. Monitors electrical systems by reading and recording gauges, meters, dials, and protective relays; and locates and isolates faults in cables, switchgear units, and control systems. Learns to proficiently use manuals, technical guides, wiring/operation diagrams and schematics; to use a two-way radio, various hand and power tools of the trade; and to recognize the kinds/sizes of supplies such as conduit, junction boxes, wires and screws, required to install, maintain, and repair equipment. Assists full performance (journey) level Electricians in their work by assembling and transporting tools and materials to the job site, supplying requested tools and parts as work is performed, lifting and holding the work object(s), and performing thorough clean up. Guided by a full performance (journey) level Electrician, learns to interpret, troubleshoot and repair faulty electric and electronic components; to maintain, troubleshoot, and replace electrical motors and kWh meters; to maintain and record readings on electric revenue meters for tenant billing; to program, set time, and install systems for traffic signal controls and twelve ring National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) controllers; and to program, install, repair, and calibrate vehicle security gates. Learns and uses knowledge of building, fire, Federal Aviation Administration airport lighting, and other codes and regulations pertinent to the trade, in general, and in an airport environment. Assists in preparing and maintaining work orders, trouble calls, and preventive maintenance, using the Airports Authority's computerized work order system. Drives a pick-up truck or similar vehicle on the airport complex, landside and airside to work sites and to/from suppliers with tools, parts, etc. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire. Must be eligible to work in the United States. Ability to learn bodies of knowledge and gain skills in the Electrical trade, consistent with the schedule for progression as an Apprentice in the Trades Apprentice Employment Program. Ability to drive a pick-up truck and learn to use similar vehicle (with tools, parts, etc.). Ability to work safely and knowledge of the safety rules, regulations, and procedures needed to do so. Ability to speak and write effectively. Skill in using a computer, computerized work order, and time and attendance system. Ability to successfully complete an Airports Authority background investigation. EDUCATION A high school diploma or a Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) at the time of hire. Completion of at least one trades course (such as Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Automotive Mechanics) in high school, OR be currently enrolled in a degree or certificate program at a trades school accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Labor. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIRED A state driver's license in good standing at the time of hire. [DCA Only] Depending on assignment, may be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License. NECESSARY SPECIAL FACTORS Work is physically demanding and requires bending, stooping, crouching, or otherwise positioning oneself to access confined spaces, hard-to-reach places, and high structures. Work requires the use of personal protective equipment. Work is typically performed on an active airfield around large operating aircraft and inside and outside in all types of weather. Work is typically reviewed in progress and upon completion for quality, quantity, timeliness, teamwork, customer service, and other factors. Work may require the ability to lift, push/pull, or position items weighing up to 45 pounds. Subject to working night hours and weekends. Is subject to hold-over and recall on a 24-hour basis for essential services and emergencies such as snow removal. Operates a vehicle airside and landside (requires AOA permit). A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.| Follow us on Twitter @MWAAcareers.
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Washington, VA typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines 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 a nationwide average salary of $697.13 per week for electricians, with experienced professionals in Washington, VA earning up to $950.21 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
