Commercial Electrician

Sunkeeper Solar; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunkeeper Solar seeks an experienced Solar Electrician to install electrical service equipment for commercial PV and energy storage systems in the NYC metro area. You will lead safety efforts, read complex plans, and coordinate with clients and crews to ensure quality installations.

Requirements include 5+ years on commercial sites, NEC knowledge, ability to lift 50 lbs, and travel across NYC. Procore experience is a plus, and a collaborative, safety‑minded attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical experience on commercial jobsites.
• Able to read electrical and architectural plans.
• Strong knowledge of the NEC and local codes.
• Ability to travel to NYC metro area.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Solar installation experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication with project managers and other trades.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical service equipment, wiring, and devices for commercial solar PV and ESS systems.
• Ensure electrical systems meet company standards, NEC, and local codes.
• Lead job safety, participate in Job Hazard Analysis, ensure PPE is maintained.
• Assist in crew support, staging materials, and site prep and cleanup.
• Read and translate Sunkeeper drawings into physical layouts.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues independently.
• Operate tools (threader, core drill, conduit bender).
• Utilize Procore for daily photos, RFIs, punch lists, drawings, and inspections.

Skills

Read electrical plans

Nec knowledge

Safety leadership

Communication

Physical stamina

Travel readiness

Tools

Procore

Conduit bender

Threader

Core drill

Job description

Sunkeeper Solar Overview

Sunkeeper Solar designs and installs solar photovoltaics, cogeneration, and battery energy storage in standalone and hybrid configurations to offset fossil fuel consumption, provide off-grid resiliency, and equip buildings to partake in the clean energy transition. Comprised of an experienced team of installers, electrical workers, engineers, and technicians, with a deep understanding of the New York City clean-energy and construction landscapes, Sunkeeper Solar is an ideal partner for any and all distributed generation projects in the NYC Metro area.

Solar Electrician:

Responsibilities

• Install electrical service equipment, wiring, and devices required for commercial solar PV and ESS systems.
• Ensure electrical systems meet company standard job specifications, the National Electrical Code, and other relevant local codes.
• Lead job safety, participate in Job Hazard Analysis, ensure proper PPE is maintained at all times
• Assist in solar crew support including staging materials, general site work support, as well as site preparation and clean up
• Maintain proper organization of company-provided tools and materials, ensuring that essential supplies remain in stock.
• Communicate professionally and treat clients, contractors, tradespeople, coworkers, and the public with respect and kindness.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues independently
• Operate various tools such a threader, core drill, conduit bender
• Read and understand all Sunkeeper drawings with the ability to accurately translate such documents into physical space
• Understand and teach all company policies, including company safety policy to crew
• Turn in receipts on time with proper notes
• Mark layouts neutrally for electrical equipment, plan and execute complex conduit runs, and lead wire pulls effectively.
• Utilize Procore for managing daily photos, RFIs, punch lists, drawings, and inspections, while providing regular job status updates and completing necessary paperwork.
• Perform quality inspections on electrical equipment
• Participate in electrical shutdown work during off hours if needed
• Utilizes good judgment in gray area situations
• Drive company vehicles and trucks when needed
• Maintain a clean driving record, if assigned driving duties
• Maintain a valid 40-hour SST Card pursuant to Local Law 196
• Maintain a Labor Utilization Rate of >89%.
• Actively bring new ideas about improving corporate quality, efficiency, and safety, to the persons best-positioned to implement them

Reporting

Solar Electrician will report directly to the Solar Lead Electrician.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical experience on commercial jobsites
• Ability to travel to job sites within the NYC metropolitan area.
• Able to read electrical and architectural plans
• Skilled in large-conduit and large-conductor installation, with hands-on experience operating wire tuggers
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions (hot and cold), repeatedly lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and use standard hand tools.
• Ability to follow verbal and auditory instructions during on-site work; must be able to meet all physical job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Solar installation experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is required.
• Ability to comprehend and execute the installation of electrical service equipment, including transformers, meter banks, and fuse switches.
• Be skilled in critical path analysis for project planning and execution.
• Capable of designing and explaining a fall rescue plan.
• Ability to specify and implement a fall protection system.
• Familiarity with cost-benefit analysis for project efficiency.
• Proven ability to retain personnel on the crew.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with project managers, clients, other trades, and Sunkeeper installers.
• Must maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times

Compensation

$28 - 35 / hour; commensurate with experience.