Journeyman Electrician - Peoria, IL

QE Solar; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing program

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

QE Solar, a leading independent solar and BESS O&M provider, seeks a field electrical technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain solar sites and BESS equipment across multiple sites. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and timely communication with operations teams.

Requirements include a valid IL Journeyman license and 1+ year electrical experience. Inverter/BESS certifications and OSHA/NFPA70E training are highly valued.

Qualifications

• IL Journeyman license required.
• 1+ years of electrical experience with an electrical license.
• Inverter and/or BESS manufacturers' certifications preferred.
• Thermography certifications (Level 1) preferred.
• OSHA 30 Certification and NFPA 70E training required/preferred.
• CPR/First Aid beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair solar sites and BESS equipment.
• Develop solutions to site operations issues and communicate with operations teams.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot equipment failures and perform preventative maintenance.
• Prepare service tickets and reports for site visits and repairs; coordinate with customers and subcontractors.
• Ensure safety and adherence to protocols and regulations.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Read schematics

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

IL Journeyman license

Inverter/BESS certifications

OSHA 30 Certification

NFPA 70E training

CPR/First Aid

Tools

RS485

Modbus

TCP/IP

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

QE Solar is one of the nation's largest independent solar and BESS operations and maintenance providers, with over 15 years of operating experience. We manage 10 GW of solar and 7.5 GWh of BESS across 44 states, supporting asset owners with multi-hundred MW utility solar projects and large standalone BESS systems. We're pure-play O&M. That focus means our entire organization is built around one thing: keeping solar and storage assets running well. Our technicians carry broad OEM certifications, and our in-house capabilities span MV/HV electrical, vegetation management, engineering, and capital improvements, to streamline asset management for project owners.

Essential Duties

Maintain, diagnose, and repair system failures on existing solar sites, identify and correct potential issues that may impact site performance in the future. Perform equipment assessments, diagnosis and modifications. Develop solutions to site operations issues and communicate with operations teams in executing such solutions. Diagnose/troubleshoot equipment failures and perform regular preventative maintenance on a variety of solar/electrical equipment. Qualifies equipment and systems for use or replacement, including warranty matters. Installs, removes, maintains and directs the maintenance of solar, BESS and other related electrical equipment. Ensures a safe, event-free work environment through strict adherence to company and client protocols, safety procedures and regulations. Provides leadership, oversight and accountability in order to achieve desired safety results (e.g. lock-out/tag-out compliance, contractor and technical oversight, safety meeting attendance, recommending and authoring required changes in related policies or procedures and work practices). Prepares and reviews service tickets and reports for site visits, emergency repairs, equipment modifications and equipment improvement investigations. Provides reports, written and oral communication in a timely and complete fashion. Communicates with customers, engineers, technicians, project managers, client sub-contractors to ensure timely resolution to all required activities and maintenance requirements.

Education & Certification Required:

• IL Journeyman license required

Experience Required:

• 1+ years of electrical experience with electrical license

Specialized or Technical Knowledge Licenses, Certifications Preferred:

• Inverter and/or BESS manufacturers' certifications
• Thermography certifications (Level 1)
• IT/networking skills: familiarity with RS485, Modbus, tcp/ip, etc.
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Completion of NFPA 70E courses
• CPR/First Aid

Functional Knowledge:

• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and standard design/construction practices; Clear understanding of OSHA safe workplace practices and procedures; Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams as well as other construction/DAS/design drawings or permitting documentation

Company/Industry Related Knowledge:

• Electric and related utilities and utility maintenance
• Solar energy installation, maintenance, and optimization

QE Solar is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. This role is performed primarily in field, construction, or industrial environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This position requires:

• Working in indoor and outdoor environments, including solar sites, construction sites, and industrial facilities, in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.)
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and climbing on uneven terrain
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 50 pounds or more, with or without assistance
• Use of hands and fingers to operate tools, testing equipment, and technical devices with precision
• Ability to safely climb ladders, scaffolding, and work at heights
• Ability to work in confined spaces and near energized equipment while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols
• Visual acuity to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documents, and to identify potential hazards
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, harnesses, arc-flash protection, and other job-specific gear
• Effective verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members, supervisors, and other trades in active work environments

QE Solar offers incredible benefits! We enjoy:

• 100% paid employee premium on health benefits; additional dependents at low costs and great plans for Health, Dental, Vision, FSA or HSA
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance
• Discounted Life & Disability Insurance