Electrician

Absolute Energy LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Hands-on training in solar PV, battery

Under Master Electrician guidance

Variety of project types

Small company culture

Job summary

Absolute Energy is a Shenandoah Valley-based electrical contractor providing residential electrical services, solar installations, energy storage, and EV charger wiring. The company operates under a Master Electrician and handles projects across Waynesboro, Staunton, Harrisonburg, and Charlottesville.

The team values hands-on growth, learning, and a small-company culture where your voice matters and contributions are recognized on varied project types.

Qualifications

• Virginia Journeyman Electrician license (DPOR) preferred; strong apprentices encouraged to apply.
• Solid understanding of the NEC and residential electrical systems.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Ability to work on roofs, attics, crawlspaces, and outdoors in all seasons.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or with the team.
• Willingness to learn solar and energy storage systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential electrical work: panel upgrades, service changes, rewires, rough-ins, and trim-outs.
• Install and wire EV chargers, backup generators, and battery storage systems.
• Support solar PV installations: wiring, inverter connections, rapid shutdown, interconnection.
• Read and interpret blueprints and single-line diagrams.
• Pull permits and coordinate inspections with AHJs.
• Maintain clean, professional job sites and document work.
• Communicate with homeowners and GCs on active projects.

Skills

Journeyman license

NEC knowledge

Valid driver's license

Solar energy systems

Independent work

Roof/Attic work

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electrician – Residential & Solar | Shenandoah Valley, VA

Company: Absolute Energy

Pay: $28–$42/hr DOE (Journeyman)

Job Type: Full-Time

About Absolute Energy

We're a Class A licensed solar and electrical contractor based in the Shenandoah Valley serving the Waynesboro, Staunton, Harrisonburg, and Charlottesville areas. We install solar systems, battery storage, EV chargers, generators, and handle full residential electrical — from panel upgrades and service changes to new construction wiring. We're a small, growing crew led by a licensed Master Electrician with deep expertise in both traditional electrical and solar energy systems.

What You'll Do

• Perform residential electrical work: panel upgrades, 200A/400A service changes, rewires, new construction rough-ins, and trim-outs
• Install and wire EV chargers, backup generators, and battery storage systems
• Support solar PV installations (wiring, inverter connections, rapid shutdown, interconnection)
• Read and interpret blueprints, single-line diagrams, and plan sets
• Pull permits and coordinate inspections with local AHJs
• Maintain clean, professional job sites and document work using CompanyCam
• Communicate directly with homeowners and GCs on active projects

What We're Looking For

• Virginia Journeyman Electrician license (DPOR) preferred — strong apprentices (3rd/4th year) also encouraged to apply
• Solid understanding of the NEC and residential electrical systems
• Valid driver's license with a clean record
• Ability to work on roofs, in attics, crawlspaces, and outdoors in all seasons
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or alongside our team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn solar and energy storage systems

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay ($28–$42/hr for journeymen, DOE)
• Hands-on training in solar PV, battery storage (Franklin, Sol-Ark, SolarEdge), and EV charger installation — skills that are the future of this trade
• Work directly under a Master Electrician who will invest in your growth
• Variety of project types — no two days are the same
• Small company culture: your voice matters, your work is noticed, and there's real room to grow into a lead or foreman role

Not the right fit? Know someone who might be? We appreciate referrals.

Absolute Energy is an equal opportunity employer.