Bridge & Building Union Electrician (Norfolk, VA 2025) 1

Requisition ID : 38700 

 

Position: Bridge and Building Railroad Electrician

Job Description

Performs electrical inspection, construction, maintenance, and repair activities on railroad infrastructure, specializing in bridges, buildings, and related facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Install and maintain electrical systems on moveable bridges, including navigation lights and control systems

·        Service power distribution equipment, floodlight towers, and power poles

·        Maintain and repair generators, air conditioning units, and fixed electrical facilities

·        Work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and variable frequency drive systems

·        Install and maintain both high and low voltage systems (up to 15kV)

·        Troubleshoot electrical issues in railroad buildings and structures

·        Perform regular inspections of electrical equipment and systems

Required Qualifications:

·        High School Diploma/GED

·        Valid Driver's License

·        One of the following:

o   Journeyman Electrician certification

o   Licensed Journeyman Electrician

o   Master Electrician certification

·        Experience reading and interpreting electrical blueprints/schematics

Safety & Compliance:

·        Follow all railroad safety regulations and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) requirements

·        Comply with National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code

·        Maintain adherence to workplace electrical safety standards (NFPA-70E)

Technical Skills:

·        Proficiency with electrical testing instruments

·        Ability to work with power distribution systems

·        Knowledge of electrical control systems and PLCs

·        Experience with underground and overhead wiring

·        Capability to operate bucket trucks and related equipment

Working Conditions:

·        Work in varying weather conditions

·        May require working at heights

·        Available for emergency calls and varied shifts

·        Physical demands include climbing, bending, and lifting

 

 

 

Job Description

Locomotive Electricians are responsible for conducting routine maintenance, repair, rebuild, inspect, and install all electrical wiring and equipment on diesel electric locomotives and their components. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations, and federal regulations
• Wire, maintain, repair, rebuild, inspect, and install equipment such as: Rheostats, Control Systems, Transformers, Motors & Generators, Welding Machines, Electric Lighting Fixtures, Winding Armatures, Battery Charging Systems, Magnet Coils, Switchboards & Meters, Compensators & Rotors, Electrical Collectors.
• Measure, cut, thread, bend, and assemble connections to control panels and junction boxes.
• Reading electrical prints, testing circuits, and connections, using multimeters, amp clamps, etc. 
• Diagnose, repair, and replace electrical malfunctions in components including loading charging, transition problems, wheel sl