Electrician

Trillium Staffing

Wood Dale (IL)

On-site

USD 147,000 - 152,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Trillium Construction is seeking a Journeyman Electrician for a large solar installation on commercial rooftops in Wood Dale, IL. The role involves reading blueprints, mounting racking and PV modules, wiring, and ensuring compliance with NEC and OSHA standards.

Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with some Saturday work, ~50+ hours weekly. Experience in solar installations and the ability to pass pre-employment screenings are required. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

  • At least 10 years of electrical experience.
  • Solar experience is preferred.
  • Owns basic hand and power tools.
  • Can work at heights.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

  • Install PV systems on commercial rooftops and mount racking, solar panels, inverters, and electrical equipment.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and site plans.
  • Run conduit and pull wiring per NEC and local codes; make connections to inverters, disconnects, and panels.
  • Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning to ensure proper operation.
  • Maintain safety and document completed work; coordinate with foremen and other trades.

Skills

Electrical experience
Height work
Pre-employment screenings

Tools

Hand tools
Power tools

Job description

Trillium Construction is now hiring Journeyman Electricians for a large commercial roof-top solar job in Wood Dale, IL!

Scope of work
  • Install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on commercial rooftops.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and site plans.
  • Mount racking systems, solar panels, inverters, and electrical equipment.
  • Run conduit and pull wire according to electrical code requirements.
  • Make electrical connections from solar arrays to inverters, disconnects, and distribution panels.
  • Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning to ensure proper operation.
  • Install and terminate AC and DC wiring.
  • Ensure all work complies with NEC, OSHA, and local electrical codes.
  • Work closely with foremen, project managers, and other trades to complete projects on schedule.
  • Conduct jobsite safety inspections and maintain a safe work environment.
  • Inspect and maintain solar equipment as needed.
  • Document completed work and assist with project closeout activities.

Monday - Friday, Saturday as needed 7 am - 5:30 pm (50hr+)

Pay: $107.74

Qualifications
  • At least 10 years of electrical experience
  • Solar experience is preferred
  • Owns basic hand and power tools
  • Can work at heights
  • Ability to pass pre-employment screenings

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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