Industrial Electrician I

Industrial Electrician I

Salary

$52,893.57 - $92,563.74 Annually

Location

WASTEWATER COLLECTION DIVISION (WCD), 6000 FREDS OAK RD, BURKE (FL06), VA

Job Type

FT Hourly W BN

Job Number

26-01355

Department

DPWES Wastewater Management

Opening Date

09/05/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade

S18

Posting Type

Open to General Public

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Announcement

$2,500 Signing Bonus*

Keep Fairfax County's wastewater system running 24/7. Put your industrial electrical skills to work supporting critical infrastructure that protects public health and the environment. Join the Wastewater Collection Division as an Industrial Electrician I and help maintain the electrical systems, equipment, and pumping stations that keep essential wastewater services operating safely and reliably.

Fairfax County's Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) is a nationally recognized Utility of the Future, responsible for more than 3,000 miles of sanitary sewer, over 60 pump stations, and a NACWA Platinum Award-winning wastewater treatment plant.

As an Industrial Electrician I, you will join a collaborative team supporting the electrical systems and equipment at wastewater pumping stations throughout Fairfax County. This is an excellent opportunity for a safety-minded and dependable individual who is eager to learn, develop industrial electrical skills, and grow their troubleshooting and maintenance expertise.

Key responsibilities of an Industrial Electrician I are:

• Under general supervision of the industrial electrician supervisor responsible for designing, installing, maintaining and repairing complex industrial electrical equipment and systems
• Works in the field, diagnosing and resolving complex electrical problems on a wide variety of rotating, moving and heavy equipment including high voltage distribution centers, motor controllers, pump, generators, presses, lighting systems and underground cable.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and installs variable frequency drives (VFD's) Performs diagnostic work up to the programmable logic controllers (PLC) and the digital control systems (DCS) lode.
• Maintains and does monthly inspections as well as a monthly exercising of back-up emergency generators located throughout the county at out pump stations.
• Performs predictive and preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations on electrical equipment.
• Creates work orders, requisitions equipment and parts.
• Performs work in safe manner according to all regulations; participates in safety training and reports unsafe conditions.
• Subject to 24-hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime.

Ideal Candidate must have:

• Accountability - Consistently takes ownership of assigned tasks, decisions, and outcomes. Shows reliability by completing work safely, accurately, and in alignment with established standards and procedures.
• Teamwork - Collaborates effectively with Pump Stations staff and other departments. Provides solid support to Electrician IIs, Electrician IIIs, and maintenance personnel to ensure daily operational and maintenance goals are met.
• Effective Communicatio n- Clearly and accurately communicates daily activities, maintenance updates, and technical findings. Shares equipment conditions, troubleshooting results, and field observations with team members and supervisors in a timely manner.
• Problem Solving - Identifies basic equipment or electrical issues and applies developing troubleshooting skills to assist with repairs. Demonstrates a willingness to learn and apply appropriate methods under guidance and training.
• Diversity Awareness - Respects individual differences and values diverse perspectives. Encourages input from coworkers and contributes to maintaining a respectful, inclusive workplace.
• Continual Learning - Shows initiative in learning new processes, procedures, and technical skills. Actively applies newly gained knowledge and training to improve daily work performance.

Wastewater Management is part of the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES), please visit us here to learn more about us.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Benefits:

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

• Benefits
• Retirement

Note: The appointee to this position will be required to be available twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week (24/7) as emergency essential personnel staff and are required to report to work during extreme inclement weather and during emergency situations to fulfil emergency services.

Location: This position works in the Pumping Stations Branch of the Wastewater Collection Division located at 6000 Freds Oak Road, Burke, VA 22015. In 2026, all Wastewater assignments will be permanently located at the new Water Resources and Infrastructure building, located at 6000 Freds Oak Road, Burke, VA 22015. Position may require traveling to multiple Fairfax County sites.

• A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Industrial Electrician I position.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, or a GED issued by a state department of education or equivalent; successful completion of an approved electricians apprentice program and two years of experience as an industrial electrician.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

A valid drivers license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a drivers license check, and a pre-employment physical examination to the satisfaction of the employer.
• Subject to 24-hour call back and must, therefore, be able to work emergency overtime. Subject to working in adverse weather conditions and may be exposed to raw waste or environments generating methane gas. Ability to distinguish different color wiring.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 years of experience interacting with the public and other customers in a professional manner.
• 4 years of experience demonstrating knowledge of electrical safety procedures and safe work practices.
• 4 years of experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and other technical drawings.
• 4 years of experience using electrical tools, testing equipment, and meters to perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• 5 years of experience performing inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical, mechanical, or other operating equipment to identify and address maintenance and operational needs.
• 4 years of experience working with or assisting in the maintenance and repair of industrial electrical equipment, such as generators, motors, motor control centers (MCCs), panel boards, variable frequency drives (VFDs), soft starters, switchgear, HVAC systems, and pump control systems.
• 4 years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Possession of any of the following certifications:
• Commonwealth of Virginia Journeyman Electrician license
• Confined Space Entry certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to climb ladders and stairs; walk on wet, slippery, or uneven surfaces; and work in awkward positions (kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, stooping) for extended periods. Ability to distinguish colors of electrical conductors and to read and interpret labels, meters, schematics, and computer screens, with sufficient hearing (with or without aids) to detect alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal instructions in noisy environments. Ability to drive County vehicles (½ ton, ¾ ton, and 1 ton utility trucks) to and from job sites and pumping stations throughout the County, and to enter and exit vehicles and equipment multiple times per day. Ability to maintain balance and work safely at heights on ladders, elevated platforms, and uneven surfaces, using appropriate fall protection as required. Ability to perform physical tasks (pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, stooping, walking, and climbing) to enter and work in permitted confined spaces (e.g., catch basins and manholes), including working in cramped or awkward positions for extended periods while wearing required respiratory protection (e.g., supplied air or SCBA). Per safety requirements, confined spaces may not be entered by people who weigh 310 lbs. or more. Ability to push, pull, lift, carry, and maneuver tools and materials up to 50 lbs., and to perform fine, repetitive hand and finger motions while using hand and power tools. Ability to work in a variety of environments, including hot and cold weather and noisy conditions, with frequent exposure to loud noises and occasional exposure to airborne substances, raw wastewater, odors, chemicals, fumes, and biological hazards (with appropriate PPE), and to work safely on and around energized industrial electrical components and other mechanical equipment. Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency callouts as required, including working extended shifts and in low-light or adverse weather conditions. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.

#LI-JT1

Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

Please click here for a summary of our benefits.

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

For additional details please visit the Countys benefits webpage.

Non-Merit Positions

• Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage

• Flexible Spending Program

• Deferred Compensation

• Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.

• No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a related degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Have you successfully completed an approved electricians apprentice program?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of full-time equivalent experience as an industrial electrician do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

05

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of experience do you have interacting with the public, customers, contractors, or other stakeholders in a professional manner?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

07

How many years of experience do you have demonstrating knowledge and applying electrical safety procedures and safe work practices?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

08

How many years of experience do you have reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, and other technical drawings?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

09

How many years of experience do you have using electrical tools, testing equipment, and meters to perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

10

How many years of experience do you have performing inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical, mechanical, or other operating equipment?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

11

How many years of experience do you have working with or assisting in the maintenance and repair of industrial electrical equipment?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

12

Which of the following industrial electrical equipment have you worked with or assisted in maintaining or repairing? Check all that apply.

• Generators
• Motors
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• Panel boards
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Soft starters
• Switchgear
• HVAC systems
• Pump control systems
• Other industrial electrical equipment
• None of the above

13

How many years of experience do you have using Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, or Teams, in a professional work environment?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four years or more

14

Do you possess a Commonwealth of Virginia Journeyman Electrician license?

• Yes
• No

15

Do you possess a current Confined Space Entry certification?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you received training in NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace?

• Yes
• No

17

Are you available to work emergency overtime, including 24-hour call-back assignments, when required?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Fairfax County

Address 12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270

Fairfax, Virginia, 22035

Phone 703-324-3311

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/fairfaxcounty/default.cfm