Journeyman Electrician - Solar & EV Charging

Solar Alternatives; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance paid 50%

401(k) with 3% match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sign-on bonus after 90 days

Overtime paid at 1.5x

Job summary

Solar Alternatives, Inc. in New Orleans seeks a journeyman electrician to install solar, storage and EV charging systems with an experienced crew. Typical 40–50 hours Mon-Fri; overtime at 1.5x.

Pay ranges from $25 to $35 per hour, plus a $1,000 bonus after 90 days, 50% of the health premium paid, and a 3% 401(k) match. You’ll read prints, pull conduit, terminate wires and troubleshoot PV systems, Powerwall and chargers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years as a journeyman electrician.
• Knowledge of NEC (2020/2023 preferred; 2014/2017 accepted).
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Must be self-driven with good time management.
• Nice to have NABCEP or OSHA certification.
• Willing to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Install equipment and conduit, pull wire and terminate.
• Read prints and layouts and do material take-offs.
• Test and record insulation resistance and IV curves.
• Configure devices, and troubleshoot and repair systems.
• Keep work code-compliant and the jobsite clean, and maintain your vehicle stock.
• Follow safety guidelines and represent SA well with customers.

Skills

Electrical installation

Conduit wiring

Troubleshooting

Education

OSHA 10/30 certification

NABCEP certification

Job description

Solar Alternatives, Inc. in New Orleans seeks a journeyman electrician to install solar, storage and EV charging systems with an experienced crew. Typical 40–50 hours Mon-Fri; overtime at 1.5x.

Pay ranges from $25 to $35 per hour, plus a $1,000 bonus after 90 days, 50% of the health premium paid, and a 3% 401(k) match. You’ll read prints, pull conduit, terminate wires and troubleshoot PV systems, Powerwall and chargers.