Solar & Battery Electrician – SAA Accredited

Defended PTY LTD; Ryde; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Full-time role

Safety-focused team

Exposure to modern solar technologies

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Defended Energy is seeking an experienced Solar & Battery Electrician (SAA Accredited) to join our Sydney installation team. You will manage rooftop solar and battery projects from mounting to commissioning, including leading apprentices and ensuring safety and quality on site.

Must hold a current NSW electrical licence and SAA accreditation for solar PV and battery installation. Strong fault‑finding, safety knowledge and team leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must hold NSW electrical licence and SAA accreditation for solar PV and battery installation.
• Experience leading installation teams on rooftop solar and battery projects.
• Strong fault-finding skills and attention to safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a 3–4 person installation team including apprentices.
• Install rooftop mounting systems, rails and solar panels.
• Perform DC/AC wiring, cable runs, conduit and inverter installations.
• Install and commission battery storage and backup systems.
• Complete switchboard upgrades and electrical connections.
• Review designs and site conditions before installation.
• Test, fault-find and commission completed systems.
• Document installations with records, photos and labels.
• Explain system operation and safety procedures to customers.
• Guide apprentices and coordinate with the installation team.

Skills

Team leadership

SAA accreditation experience

Electrical installation

Fault-finding

Safety compliance

Education

NSW electrical licence

SAA accreditation (solar PV & battery)

Job description

Solar & Battery Electrician – SAA Accredited

Defended Energy is looking for an experienced licensed electrician with current SAA accreditation for solar PV and battery installation to join our installation team. You will be confident completing the full installation managing a team — from mounting solar panels on the roof through to electrical connections, battery installation, testing and commissioning. This is a hands‑on role involving both rooftop installation and electrical work.

Key responsibilities

Managing a 3-4 man installation team with apprentices

Installing rooftop mounting systems, rails and solar panels

Completing DC and AC wiring, cable runs, conduit and inverter installations

Installing and commissioning battery storage and backup systems

Completing associated switchboard upgrades and electrical connections

Reviewing system designs and checking site conditions before installation

Testing, fault finding and commissioning completed systems

Completing installation records, photos, labels and required documentation

Explaining system operation and shutdown procedures to customers

Guiding apprentices and working effectively with the installation team

About you

Current NSW electrical licence

Current SAA accreditation covering solar PV and battery installation

Proven experience installing rooftop solar and residential battery systems

Team leadership experience

Confidence completing installations from site preparation through to commissioning

Sound knowledge of applicable electrical, solar, battery and workplace safety requirements

Current White Card and Working at Heights training

Current driver's licence

Strong fault-finding skills and attention to detail

Ability to work safely at heights and handle installation equipment

About us

Defended Energy provides solar and battery solutions for residential and commercial customers across Sydney and surrounding regions. We're growing our installation team and looking for a capable electrician who communicates well with customers, supports their teammates and takes ownership of the quality of their work.

Competitive remuneration reflecting your experience and capabilities

Full-time work across solar and battery projects

A team that values safety, quality workmanship and customer service

Exposure to modern solar, battery and backup technologies

Opportunities to take on greater responsibility as the installation team grows