Electrical Trainee: Grow Your Skills in Residential Solar

Sunrun; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrun in Des Plaines, IL is seeking an Electrical Trainee to assist Foreman and Electricians on residential solar installations. You’ll support wiring, racking assembly, and on-site tasks with safety first and strong teamwork.

The role requires a high school diploma, energy, and willingness to learn Power+ cross-training; expect 2+ years related electrical installation experience and a valid driver’s license. Starting salary ranges $26.40–$35.21 per hour with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of electrical installation and repair experience
• Knowledge of the NEC and applicable codes and standards
• Ability to perform all installation duties of the Installer and Lead Installer
• Professional appearance and customer interaction
• Have a strong work ethic, high level of craftsmanship/workmanship with strong attention to detail
• Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Willingness and ability to participate in the Power+ programs, which means you may be cross trained to perform comparable work in other departments or asked to perform work in other departments you're already skilled to support.
• Possess strong mechanical/construction skills
• Have excellent verbal communication and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License
• 5% travel is required

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation of electrical systems that interconnect the solar array to the grid power of our customer’s residential property
• Assist in the troubleshooting of system problems and help resolve electrical issues
• Assemble the racking and solar array when assigned
• Trenching, concrete work and equipment assembly
• Project clean up including client site and installation vehicle
• Ensure attention to detail with an emphasis on safety, quality, customer service, and productivity
• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA standards related to photovoltaic installations and enforce safety practices and standards
• Develop a positive working dynamic within installation crew and branch co-workers

Skills

Electrical installation

Electrical repair

NEC knowledge

Installation duties

Appearance & customer interaction

Work ethic & craftsmanship

MS Excel & Word

Power+ cross-training

Mechanical/construction

Verbal communication & documentation

Multitasking

Driver’s license

Travel 5%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sunrun in Des Plaines, IL is seeking an Electrical Trainee to assist Foreman and Electricians on residential solar installations. You’ll support wiring, racking assembly, and on-site tasks with safety first and strong teamwork.

The role requires a high school diploma, energy, and willingness to learn Power+ cross-training; expect 2+ years related electrical installation experience and a valid driver’s license. Starting salary ranges $26.40–$35.21 per hour with opportunities for growth.