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NOW HIRING! PMQS IS LOOKING FOR DECK ELECTRICIANS IN NEWPORT NEWS, VA – $20.66–$27.31/HR + $120/DAY PER DIEM!

PMQ Services → · Newport News, VA · electrician

$27.31/hr
$56,805/yr (full-time equivalent)
Rate posted by the employer
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Job type
contract
Location
Newport News, VA

About this job

per diem $120/day. NOW HIRING! PMQS IS LOOKING FOR DECK ELECTRICIANS IN NEWPORT NEWS, VA – $20.66–$27.31/HR + $120/DAY PER DIEM! Project Management Quality Services (PMQS) is actively hiring experienced Deck Electricians ( for a long-term opportunity at the Newport News shipyard in Virginia! POSITION DETAILS Position: Deck Electrician  Location: Newport News, VA – Shipyard Pay Rate: $20.66–$27.31/hour Per Diem: $120/day for qualified non-local candidates Contract Duration: 2 Years Shift: Flexibility required Candidates MUST have at least 3 years of electrical experience in one or more of the following industries: Marine / Shipbuilding Industrial Electrical Commercial Nuclear REQUIRED ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE Blueprint & Schematic Reading – Ability to read and interpret shipboard electrical installation drawings, wiring tables, schematics, and work packages. Electrical Equipment Installation – Experience laying out, mounting, and installing electrical equipment aboard ships. Cable Installation – Experience routing, pulling, and installing electrical cables. Cable Terminations – Ability to perform cable terminations, cut-ins, and electrical hook-ups. Wireway Installation – Experience installing wireway racks and electrical cable supports. Cable Penetrations – Ability to install cable penetrations through equipment, bulkheads, and decks. Electrical Testing – Proficiency using volt-ohm meters, clamp-on ammeters, insulation resistance testers (Meggers), and other electrical test instruments. Electrical Hand Tools – Experience using pliers, wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, connector crimping tools, and other electrical installation tools. Shipboard Electrical Systems – Experience with lighting, power distribution, communication, navigation, or other industrial electrical systems. Ability to work independently with proper instructions and follow technical specifications. ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Candidates with experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply: Electrical equipment installation, repair, and overhaul. Lighting systems and receptacle hook-ups. Electrical wireway racks and cable management. Electronic controls and electrical equipment maintenance. Preventive maintenance and operational testing. Stud shooting for mounting electrical equipment. INTERESTED? APPLY TODAY! Send your resume or contact one of our recruiters: Lourdes Call/Text: (470) 313-0275 Email: lourdes@pmqservices.com Michelle Call/Text: (336) 905-2549 Email: recruit@pmqservices.com PMQS – Project Quality Management Quality Services REFERRALS WELCOME! Know an experienced Deck Electrician, Marine Electrician, Shipyard Electrician, Industrial Electrician, or Commercial Nuclear Electrician looking for a long-term opportunity in Newport News, VA? Please share this post and pass along our contact information to anyone qualified and interested!

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