Commercial Solar Lead Electrician

Abstrakt Marketing Group; Del Paso (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance option plus basic life

Flexible Spending Account (HSA/FSA)

401(k) with company match

Paid sick time

Job summary

Citadel Roofing and Solar is hiring a skilled Solar Electrician to install electrical equipment and batteries for commercial PV systems, ensuring NEC and local code compliance. You will lead the solar crew and support roof work as needed, coordinating interconnections and conduit planning.

Ideal candidates hold a Journeyman Electrical License with 2–5 years in electrical and solar, strong drawing-reading and troubleshooting skills, NEC knowledge, and the ability to climb roofs and work safely.

Qualifications

• Journeyman license required or state certification.
• 2–5 years experience as an electrician.
• 2–5 years in solar industry.
• Advanced reading of design documents and electrical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting and NEC knowledge.
• Proficient with conduit bending (up to 1-1/4" EMT).
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, rooftops; comfortable with heights.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable and professional demeanor.
• Most electrical tools owned by applicant (some provided).

Responsibilities

• Install solar electrical equipment and batteries for commercial PV systems.
• Ensure systems meet company specs, NEC, and local codes.
• Lead the solar crew; assist with roof work as needed.
• Perform utility interconnections, breaker tie-ins, load/line side taps.
• Hang electrical equipment; plan conduit runs; order materials as needed.
• Complete wire terminations and torque wires up to 750kcmil.
• Work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Skills

Journeyman license

Solar industry experience

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

NEC knowledge

Conduit bending

Physical fitness

Team player

Professionalism

Rooftop work

Education

Journeyman Electrical License / State Certified Electrician

Tools

Electrical tools

Conduit bending tools

Job description

Description

Responsibilities

• Successful installation of all the solar electrical equipment and batteries for commercial photovoltaic systems
• Be responsible for ensuring systems meet company standard job specifications, the National Electrical Code and relevant local codes
• Lead for entire solar crew and may be required to help with roof work as needed
• Perform utility interconnections, including breaker tie-ins, line side taps, load side taps, etc.
• Must be able to hang all electrical equipment and plan conduit runs and order material as needed
• Responsible for completing all wire terminations and torquing wires up to 750kcmil
• Work independently with minimum supervision in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Qualifications

• A Journeyman Electrical License / State Certified Electrician preferred
• Experience with 3-phase systems
• 2-5 years of experience as an electrician
• 2-5 years of experience in the solar industry
• Advanced proficiency in reading design documents and electrical drawings
• Advanced proficiency in troubleshooting
• Advanced knowledge of NEC codes
• Proficient in conduit bending up to 1-1/4" EMT
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders, stairs and work on rooftops. Must be comfortable with heights.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a high level of professionalism
• Applicants should be in good physical shape with no lifting restrictions
• Ability to work well with others
• Must be reliable
• Must have most electrical tools (some to be provided)
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Previous experience with interconnections a plus
• Experience with KCMIL wiring / 2"+ conduit a plus

Compensation and Benefits

Citadel Roofing and Solar offers a competitive compensation package. The compensation is carefully considered based upon several factors including the position, industry background and/or experience.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Free basic life insurance plus the option of purchasing additional life insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Account (health and dependent care) and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plus company match
• Paid sick time