Licensed Traveling Electrician - Commercial Solar
$79,040–$95,680 year
On-siteWheeling, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Travel to project sites throughout Illinois and the Midwest to support utility-scale solar, C&I solar, and BESS construction. Install, repair, and maintain electrical components per NEC and local regulations, including wiring, conduit installation, and panel mounting. Conduct testing and troubleshooting to ensure system integrity, while reading schematics and blueprints to guide installations. Mentor apprentices and less experienced electricians, ensuring adherence to safety and performance standards. Adhere to all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures, and report apprentice OJT hours. Requires a valid electrical license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel extensively with overnight stays.
Required Qualifications
- Valid electrical license (Journeyman, Master, or equivalent contractor-level license)
- Reliable transportation and personal tools
- Reside in the greater Chicagoland area or be willing to relocate prior to start date
- Must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout the Midwest and work away from home for extended periods when required by project needs
- Journeyman license or equivalent
- Advanced classroom training of electrical theory and code
- High school diploma
- 3+ years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical within the Solar industry
- 4+ years of general electrical experience with the ability to prove hours required
- In-depth knowledge of NEC Code and OSHA 1926 Construction standards
- Experience working with Three Phase Services (208V and 480V)
- Valid driver's license
- Clean MVR
- Ability to lift, pull, push materials up to 50lbs. consistently to complete assigned job tasks
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. consistently throughout the workday
- Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb ladders or stairs for extended periods
- Comfortable working in elevated positions, including rooftops of varying heights and pitches, aerial lifts, and scaffolding
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and tight electrical enclosures as required by project scope
- Willing and able to work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, wind) typical of Midwest job sites
- Must be capable of driving long distances to project sites and maintaining alertness during travel
- Must maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a clean MVR to support travel requirements
- Ability to find and reference NEC codes as it relates to each project
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
- Ability to operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently for prolonged periods
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and tight electrical enclosures as required by project scope
- Ability to communicate clearly on noisy, active construction sites using both verbal instruction and hand signals
- Regularly required to do Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, harnesses, and arc flash gear
Desired Qualifications
- OSHA 10 / 30 certification strongly preferred
- 3+ years of experience in commercial or industrial electrical within the Solar industry preferred
- OSHA 10 or 30 certification is a plus
- Acute attention to detail with excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in various conditions, including rooftops of any height/pitch, ladders, and confined spaces
- Ability to meet hard and fast deadlines while managing multiple projects
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