Electrical Journeyman

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

Job summary

New Energy Structures Company is seeking a field-based electrician to contribute to solar field construction. You will ensure safe, quality, and timely delivery while demonstrating strong communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities include installing enclosures, testing to NEC standards, and mentoring apprentices on various electrical scopes. Willingness to travel and work on-site in diverse conditions is required.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical enclosures, conduits, conductors, and terminations.
• Test/Inspect/Document conductors and electrical equipment per safety standards.
• Participate in and drive site safety culture.

Skills

Electrical code knowledge

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Team player

Safety mindset

Heavy lifting / physical work

Equipment operation (skid steer/forkl

Travel readiness

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.