Solar Electrician

Energybuild; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Job summary

Energybuild in Newcastle, NSW, seeks a motivated Qualified Electrician to join our growing solar team. You will install and commission residential solar panels, inverters, EV chargers and batteries on new build homes, with scaffolded sites.

Hold a NSW Electrical Licence; SAA Solar and Battery accreditations are favourable or fundable. This role emphasizes safety, reliability, and clear communication on site. Join a positive, collaborative team supporting Australia’s clean energy future.

Qualifications

• Must hold NSW Electrical Licence and be legally eligible to work in Australia.
• SAA Solar Accreditation favourable or we can fund & support your accreditation.
• Battery Accreditation favourable or we can fund & support your accreditation.
• Experience in solar and battery installations favourable.
• Strong safety and compliance knowledge.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Professional, reliable, and positive attitude.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission residential solar panels, inverters, EV chargers, and batteries.
• Electrical fit off, commissioning and testing (including fault finding).
• Work exclusively on new build solar installs with scaffolded sites and minimal homeowner presence.
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with Australian Standards.
• Communicate clearly with customers and other trades onsite.
• Troubleshoot and resolve on-site issues with support from our wider team.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Safety awareness

Professional attitude

Education

NSW Electrical Licence

Job description

Join Energybuild – Australia's #1 New Build Solar Specialists
Energybuild is seeking a motivated Qualified Electrician to join our growing, high-performance team. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to build a long-term rewarding career in solar, this is the role for you.

The Role

• Work exclusively on new build solar installs - homes that are under construction.
• Scaffold on every job, open frame for simple wiring and with no homeowners on site during install.
• Install and commission residential solar panels, inverters, EV chargers, and batteries
• Electrical fit off, commissioning and testing (including fault finding)
• Ensure safe work practices and compliance with Australian Standards
• Communicate clearly with customers and other trades onsite
• Troubleshoot and resolve on-site issues with support from our wider team

What We're Looking For

• Qualified NSW Electrical Licence
• SAA Solar Accreditation favourable (or we can fund & support your accreditation)
• Battery Accreditation favourable (or we can fund & support your accreditation)
• Experience in solar and battery installations favourable
• Strong safety and compliance knowledge
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Professional, reliable, and positive attitude
• Comfortable working at heights
• Current Driver's Licence

We are Australia’s #1 new build solar specialist.

All expenses paid Company Vehicle or generous vehicle allowance

You’ll be part of a positive, collaborative team where colleagues support one another.

Contribute to Australia’s clean energy future by helping more households benefit from solar power.