Electrician

New Energy Structures Company; Mount Zion (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

New Energy Structures Company in Mount Zion, IL seeks a field-based Electrical Installer with hands-on experience in solar/underground installations. You will install enclosures, conduits, conductors, and terminations while ensuring safety and quality on every project.

Responsibilities include testing per NETA, documenting results, mentoring apprentices, and contributing to QC in Procore. You must hold a current state electrical license, be able to travel, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Valid/current state electrical license; willing to test in other jurisdictions.
• Ability to travel between projects for extended durations.
• Minimum 4 years electrical experience; solar/underground a plus.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and team collaboration skills.
• Willing to work overtime as project needs arise.
• Clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in all weather conditions.
• Pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Install high quality electrical enclosures, conduits, conductors, and terminations.
• Test/Inspect/Document conductors and electrical equipment per NETA and manufacturer standards.
• Actively participate in and drive safety culture on site.
• Mentor and train electrical apprentices on various scopes of electrical work.
• QC documentation, photos, and reporting in Procore as directed by Electrical Foreman.
• Use knowledge to optimize safety, quality, and efficiency of installations.
• Ensure assigned team members perform key tasks under supervision.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

NEC knowledge

Reading electrical drawings

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Travel to projects

Safety-conscious

Strong communication

Computer proficiency

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Mentoring apprentices

Education

State electrical license

Tools

Procore

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 $45-90 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.