Outside Electrician - Skilled

Groton, CT Electric Marine Full-time Posted Sep 4, 2026
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About this role

General Dynamics Electric Boat is hiring a Outside Electrician - Skilled, full-time, on-site in Groton, CT, in the Electric Marine sector.

Overview

Job Responsibilities:

The Outside Electrician is responsible for:

Install wireways supporting cables in submarines. Install cables and electrical components (nuclear and non-nuclear) ranging from large power distribution switchboards to telephones (also includes control, power, electronics, and weapon systems).

Install, tag out, and test ship's lighting.

Hook up cables to electrical components in accordance with NAVSEA methods and procedures, such as hardwire and connecterization.

Groom electrical components for a variety of inspections, and also responsible to provide documentation for every job performed. Mechanics are provided skills, including Vulcanization of ship's cables and the installation and maintenance of shipboard temporary services.

Applicants will be tasked to learn power and data/signal cable splicing.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Plan

Paid Vacation and holidays

Shift Premium

Health and Wellness Programs

Commuter/Van Services

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Safety Boot Reimbursement Program

Hourly Rates from $33.19-$43.20

Electric Boat is the premier designer and builder of nuclear powered submarines for the US Navy and we are experiencing a period of unprecedented growth! We are looking for people who want to learn and grow within our Outside Electricians Department as we continue to build the most advanced submarines.

Qualifications

Required:

Must have a High School Diploma or GED or 2+ years related technical experience

5+ years of relevant experience

Must be available for all shifts.

Preferred:

Vocational, Technical Colleges, Apprentice programs, Military, Shipbuilding, and Manufacturing experience

Successful completion of the Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative Training Program

Physical Qualifications
Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Heavy Lifting, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes
Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet

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