Electrician – Rail Car Video Surveillance Installation

About CRC Associates and the project CRC Associates Inc. is an electrical contractor specializing in transit infrastructure, delivering electrical, communications and security work for the MTA, Port Authority of NY & NJ, Amtrak and NYSDOT. We've been awarded a WMATA contract to install a new video surveillance system on Metrorail cars — about 750 railcars over 18 months. We're building install crews for the Greenbelt (College Park, MD) and Dulles (Sterling, VA) railyards. This is steady, indoor-and-yard work on a long-running transit program, with day and evening shifts available. What you'll do You'll work in a crew of 6–8 under a foreman, installing and testing the full surveillance system on a married pair of railcars before moving to the next pair. Read and follow Field Modification Instructions (FMIs), installation drawings and wiring diagrams Remove and reinstall interior ceiling, wall and equipment panels to reach cable paths Mount brackets, IP cameras (including operator cab cameras), network video recorders and network switches Route, secure and protect Ethernet, fiber and low-voltage power cable through car ceilings, ducts and under-floor areas Terminate and test data and power connections, including crimping, connectorizing and harness work Label all cables and devices to the project naming convention Power up, verify video on every camera, and record serial numbers, IP addresses and MAC addresses for each car Complete per-car installation checklists and quality documentation Keep the work area clean and leave each car ready for return to service Follow WMATA railyard safety rules at all times Qualifications – Required 3+ years of hands-on experience as an electrician, low-voltage technician or communications/security installer Experience installing and terminating Ethernet (Cat5e/Cat6) cable; IP camera or CCTV installation experience Able to read wiring diagrams, schematics and installation drawings Comfortable with hand and power tools, crimpers, cable testers and a multimeter Neat, careful workmanship and attention to detail OSHA 10 (or willingness to obtain before start) Reliable transportation to the railyard Able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a WMATA contractor badge Physically able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, kneel, and work overhead and in tight spaces for extended periods Qualifications – Preferred Journeyman electrician license (DC, MD or VA) Railcar, rolling-stock, aircraft, marine or vehicle wiring experience Fiber optic termination and testing BICSI or manufacturer certifications (e.g., Axis) Prior work on WMATA or other transit-agency property Working conditions Shifts: 1st shift (day) and 2nd shift (evening) crews. Tell us your preference when you apply. Work environment: Inside railcars parked in WMATA maintenance yards and shops. You'll work around active rail equipment, and site-specific safety training is provided before you start. Screening: Offers are contingent on a criminal background check and WMATA badging. Badges take at least 7 days after background clearance. Pay: $30.00 – $42.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications, with overtime at time-and-a-half. To apply: Submit your resume through Indeed. Include your preferred shift and yard (Greenbelt, MD or Dulles, VA), plus any licenses or certifications you hold. CRC Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pay: $30.00 - $42.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Paid time off Work Location: In person

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