Journeyman Electrician – Solar & Battery Storage Projects

Orbital Energy; East St. Louis (IL); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Orbital Energy is seeking a Journeyman Electrician with renewable energy experience to join our growing commercial solar and battery storage division in the Midwest. This hands-on field role installs, terminates, tests, and helps commission electrical systems for PV and BESS projects under the supervision of our Master Electrician.

The ideal candidate has solid commercial electrical experience, a commitment to safety, and the ability to guide apprentices on site.

Formación

• Active Journeyman Electrician license required – Illinois and Missouri preferred
• 3+ years of commercial or industrial electrical experience
• Commercial solar PV and/or BESS experience preferred
• Working knowledge of NEC, utility requirements, and local electrical codes
• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings
• Hands-on experience with conduit bending, wire pulling, terminations, and electrical test equipment
• Ability to mentor apprentices on the job site

Responsabilidades

• Install, terminate, and test electrical systems for commercial solar PV and BESS projects, including conduit, wiring, inverters, combiners, switchgear, and battery enclosures
• Support commissioning, startup, and quality control for solar, battery storage, and hybrid energy systems
• Assist with utility interconnection, inspections, and energization activities
• Ensure all work complies with NEC, OSHA, local electrical codes, utility requirements, and AHJ standards
• Direct, mentor, and support apprentices on the job site
• Read and work from electrical plans, single-line diagrams, schematics, and engineering drawings
• Troubleshoot electrical and commissioning issues for solar and battery storage systems
• Travel to project sites across Missouri, Illinois, and the Midwest as needed
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Conocimientos

Journeyman Electrician

Safety-first mindset

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Herramientas

Electrical test equipment

Conduit bending

Descripción del empleo

Orbital Energy is seeking a Journeyman Electrician with renewable energy experience to join our growing commercial solar and battery storage division in the Midwest. This hands-on field role installs, terminates, tests, and helps commission electrical systems for PV and BESS projects under the supervision of our Master Electrician.

The ideal candidate has solid commercial electrical experience, a commitment to safety, and the ability to guide apprentices on site.