HII
DECK ELECTRICIAN TRAINEE OR CERTIFIED - FOR 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OR GRADUATE
HII, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Deck Electrician Trainee or Certified – 2026 High School Seniors or Graduates – Sign-On Bonus
2 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.
Team: X31 ELECTRICAL Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Type: Full‑Time Shift: Multiple Relocation assistance available Telework: Not eligible Travel: None Clearance: None required to start
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. With a 135‑year history, NNS brings together skilled tradespeople, engineers, project managers, software developers and many other professionals to produce the world’s most powerful naval ships. We welcome all who wish to join our diverse and innovative team.
The Role This posting is for recent or upcoming 2026 high‑school graduates. Newport News Shipbuilding offers a $500 sign‑on bonus and a $500 relocation bonus to new hires who live 50 miles or more from Newport News, VA. Current NNS employees are ineligible for the sign‑on bonus. The position is for candidates with no trade experience who can complete a two‑week, unpaid Deck Electrician training program, or for those who already hold a certificate in a related trade.
We partner with the Virginia Ship Repair Association, local community colleges and maritime training facilities to offer a Marine Trades Training (MTT) program. The Deck Electrician Trainee program runs once a month at Virginia Peninsula Community College (Hampton, VA) and consists of 80 hours of instruction from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday‑Friday. Candidates who provide a certificate or diploma in electrical or a directly related field (e.g., commercial, residential, industrial, aviation electrical, renewable energy, generator installation, appliance repair) may be exempt from the trainee program.
Responsibilities
Install, repair, overhaul, and test electrical systems on aircraft carriers and submarines.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
Conduct lighting, receptacle, wireway rack, and electronic control installations.
Perform preventative maintenance, equipment rebuilding, and welding of studs.
Work safely in various weather conditions, at extreme heights on scaffolding or ladders, and in confined spaces such as tanks or compartments.
Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
Must Have
Ability to complete the 2‑week (80‑hour) unpaid training program or provide one or more certificates of completion or diploma in electrical or a directly related field.
Willingness to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
Ability to pass a physical agility test.
Capability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.
Able to lift at least 40 pounds.
Ability to perform overhead work.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Must be clean‑shaven to wear a respirator.
Prepared to work outdoors year‑round, in all weather conditions.
Capability to work at extreme heights and in small, tight, confined spaces.
Open to any shift.
Nice to Have
High school graduate or equivalent.
Why HII HII builds powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, scientists, logistics specialists, and business professionals. We’re recognized as one of America’s top employers and prioritize safety, well‑being, diversity, and career growth.
Benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans; on‑site health center; tele‑medicine; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; early childhood and post‑secondary scholarships; and more. Some benefits vary by division or location.
Equal Opportunity Employment All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please e‑mail
buildyourcareer@hii‑co.com
and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Only inquiries concerning accommodations will be responded to from this e‑mail address. If you prefer to call, dial
1‑844‑849‑8463
and press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
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Team: X31 ELECTRICAL Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Type: Full‑Time Shift: Multiple Relocation assistance available Telework: Not eligible Travel: None Clearance: None required to start
HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. With a 135‑year history, NNS brings together skilled tradespeople, engineers, project managers, software developers and many other professionals to produce the world’s most powerful naval ships. We welcome all who wish to join our diverse and innovative team.
The Role This posting is for recent or upcoming 2026 high‑school graduates. Newport News Shipbuilding offers a $500 sign‑on bonus and a $500 relocation bonus to new hires who live 50 miles or more from Newport News, VA. Current NNS employees are ineligible for the sign‑on bonus. The position is for candidates with no trade experience who can complete a two‑week, unpaid Deck Electrician training program, or for those who already hold a certificate in a related trade.
We partner with the Virginia Ship Repair Association, local community colleges and maritime training facilities to offer a Marine Trades Training (MTT) program. The Deck Electrician Trainee program runs once a month at Virginia Peninsula Community College (Hampton, VA) and consists of 80 hours of instruction from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday‑Friday. Candidates who provide a certificate or diploma in electrical or a directly related field (e.g., commercial, residential, industrial, aviation electrical, renewable energy, generator installation, appliance repair) may be exempt from the trainee program.
Responsibilities
Install, repair, overhaul, and test electrical systems on aircraft carriers and submarines.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
Conduct lighting, receptacle, wireway rack, and electronic control installations.
Perform preventative maintenance, equipment rebuilding, and welding of studs.
Work safely in various weather conditions, at extreme heights on scaffolding or ladders, and in confined spaces such as tanks or compartments.
Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures.
Must Have
Ability to complete the 2‑week (80‑hour) unpaid training program or provide one or more certificates of completion or diploma in electrical or a directly related field.
Willingness to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
Ability to pass a physical agility test.
Capability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis.
Able to lift at least 40 pounds.
Ability to perform overhead work.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Must be clean‑shaven to wear a respirator.
Prepared to work outdoors year‑round, in all weather conditions.
Capability to work at extreme heights and in small, tight, confined spaces.
Open to any shift.
Nice to Have
High school graduate or equivalent.
Why HII HII builds powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space, and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, scientists, logistics specialists, and business professionals. We’re recognized as one of America’s top employers and prioritize safety, well‑being, diversity, and career growth.
Benefits include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans; on‑site health center; tele‑medicine; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; 401(k) match; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; early childhood and post‑secondary scholarships; and more. Some benefits vary by division or location.
Equal Opportunity Employment All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please e‑mail
buildyourcareer@hii‑co.com
and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Only inquiries concerning accommodations will be responded to from this e‑mail address. If you prefer to call, dial
1‑844‑849‑8463
and press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.
Other Opportunities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HII by 2x.
DECK ELECTRICIAN ENTRY LEVEL – 2026 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS OR GRADUATES – SIGN-ON BONUS Newport News, VA $34,362.00–$50,000.00 1 month ago
1st Class Maintenance Electrician: 2nd Shift (Job ID: 1163) Newport News, VA $41,860.00–$55,000.00 1 day ago
Newport News, VA $41,860.00–$55,000.00 6 days ago
Other Listing – Chesapeake, VA $100,000.00–$175,000.00 8 months ago
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