Elect Journeyman Candidate ( October 2026 Hiring Event)

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50040 Team: 35 Electricians Entity: Ingalls Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: Multiple Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework Travel Requirement: No We’re building tomorrow’s fleet today With more than 11,000 employees, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is the largest manufacturing employer in Mississippi and a major contributor to the economic growth of Alabama.

For nearly 85 years, we’ve designed, built and maintained amphibious ships, destroyers, and cutters for the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. The largest supplier of U.S. Navy surface combatants, we’re simultaneously building four classes of ships and have pioneered the development and production of technologically advanced, highly capable ships for the surface Navy fleet for decades. Think that’s cool?

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The Role Power. Precision. Growth. Advance as an Electrical Journeyman Candidate. Are you ready to build your electrical skills while supporting the construction of the most advanced naval vessels in the world? Ingalls Shipbuilding is seeking Electrical Journeyman Candidates who have hands‑on experience with electrical installation or repair — and want to continue advancing into higher‑level electrical craft roles. As an Electrical Journeyman Candidate, you’ll assist in installing and repairing marine cable systems, support the connection of lighting and power equipment, and work with electrical drawings and schematics.

Your developing expertise directly supports the systems that bring each ship to life. If you're ready to grow your electrical craft at “America’s Shipyard,” a rewarding career at Ingalls Shipbuilding — Mississippi’s largest private employer — is waiting. What You Can Earn

• Starting pay of $31.66 per hour
• Additional opportunities for overtime, advanced training, and progression into Skilled Electrician positions

What You’ll Do

• Assist in installing and repairing marine cable systems throughout the ship
• Support installation and connection of lighting fixtures, panels, receptacles, and electrical power equipment
• Use hand tools, power tools, and electrical measurement devices
• Read and follow drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and basic layout instructions
• Work in shipboard environments that may include heights, confined spaces, and varying weather conditions
• Support production needs across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Follow Ingalls’ strong electrical safety standards in all work areas

Why This Work Matters Electricians power the ship. As an Electrical Journeyman Candidate, your growing expertise supports the power distribution, communications, lighting, and control systems that keep naval vessels operational and mission‑ready. Every cable and connection you make strengthens the fleet. What You Bring

• Hands‑on experience with electrical installation, repair, or industrial electrical systems
• Ability to read and work from electrical drawings or schematics
• Skill using common electrical tools and testing equipment
• Strong commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and teamwork
• Willingness to work in an active industrial environment and continue developing your electrical trade skills Must Have Requires two years of electrical experience installing electrical wiring, equipment installation, and wiring hookup (commercial, industrial or marine) or two years from an accredited college with electrical certificate or degree or a combination of two years of work experience and schooling.

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Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first.

Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including

medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. 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, or 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 send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #1 for Ingalls Shipbuilding.