Electrical Journeyman

New Energy Structures Company; Connell (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

New Energy Structures Company seeks a field-based electrician to support construction of utility-scale solar fields. You will install enclosures, conduits, conductors, and terminations, then test and document per NEC standards.

Travel to project sites will be required, and mentoring apprentices is part of the role. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of electrical experience, reads electrical drawings, and contributes to a strong safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Has thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code.
• Holds at least one valid/current state electrical license.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites for extended durations.
• Experience with solar/underground electrical work is a plus.
• Proficient with computers and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical enclosures, conduits, conductors, and terminations.
• Test/Inspect/Document conductors and equipment per NEC and manufacturer standards.
• Participate in on-site safety culture and safety trainings.
• Mentor and train electrical apprentices on various scopes of work.
• Ensure quality of electrical scopes and timely project delivery.
• Respond to emails/phone calls daily and maintain QC documentation in Procore.
• Optimize safety, quality, and efficiency of installations.
• Ensure team members perform key tasks under supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

NEC knowledge

Electrical license

Read drawings

AC/DC work

Problem solving

Team player

Travel readiness

Forklift operation

Skid steer

Computer skills

Tools

Ndola knowledge

Job description

This is a field-based, hands-on position which contributes to the construction of utility scale solar fields. The employee facilitates project implementation and is responsible for ensuring that a safe, quality, and timely product is delivered. Great communication skills, analytical thinking, problem solving abilities, strong computer skills, and excellent knowledge of AC and DC electrical work, large scale underground installations, monitoring, and controls are vital for this role.

Main Responsibilities:

• Install high quality electrical enclosures, conduits, conductors, and terminations.
• Test/Inspect/Document conductors and electrical equipment per NETA and manufacturer standards for safety and efficiency.
• Actively participate in and drive safety culture on site.
• Mentoring and training electrical apprentices in various scopes of electrical work.

Other Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the quality of work over electrical scopes assigned to the individual.
• Daily responses to emails and phone calls.
• Responsible for QC documentation, photos, and reporting in Procore as determined by Electrical Foreman.
• Use knowledge and experience to optimize the safety, quality, and efficiency of electrical installations.
• Ensure assigned team members perform key tasks under the individual’s purview.
• Always conduct yourself in a professional manner inside and outside of work.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Has a thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code.
• Has at least one valid/current state electrical license (NO EXCEPTIONS) and willing to test in additional jurisdictions as required.
• Flexibility to travel from project to project for extended durations.
• Minimum 4 years of electrical experience (solar/underground experience a plus.)
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Willing and able to work in all weather conditions.
• Skid steer and forklift operating experience preferred.
• Overtime required based on project needs.
• Clean driving record, current/valid DL, and reliable means of transportation
• Pass a pre-employment and random drug screenings
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Pay range is $45-50 an hour

Essential Job Functions & Physical Demands

• Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs
• Repetitive bending, keeling, twisting, pushing, pulling, and climbing
• Working at heights / ladders / scaffolds
• Use of power tools or vibrating equipment
• Commercial vehicle operation
• Exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, vibration, or uneven terrain
• Extended standing / walking / manual handling

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.