Lead Electrician

Terra; Empire (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Terra is seeking a Lead Electrician to manage on-site electrical work for residential solar PV and battery storage installations in California. You will supervise an apprentice, oversee service panel upgrades, inverter commissioning, and inspections while ensuring safety and compliance with the NEC, CEC, and local codes.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, reading electrical plans, and coordinating with project teams to deliver quality systems on time.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of residential solar installation experience.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Experience with residential service upgrades and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience passing inspections with California AHJs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical installation of residential solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Mentor and train apprentice electricians on best practices and code compliance.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and permit plans.
• Ensure compliance with the California Electrical Code (CEC), NEC, OSHA regulations, and local AHJ requirements.
• Lead electrical inspections and resolve inspector comments.
• Coordinate with project management and permitting teams.

Skills

Solar installation

NEC knowledge

Education

NABCEP Certification

Job description

Location: Inland Empire, California

About the Company

National Solar Installation of California LLC (NSI) is a premier residential solar installation company and a primary installation partner for Terra Energy. We specialize in delivering high-quality residential solar PV and battery storage systems with a strong commitment to safety, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction.

As we continue to grow throughout Southern California, we're seeking an experienced Lead Electrician to join our field operations team.

About the Role

As the Lead Electrician, you'll serve as the on-site electrical expert for residential solar and battery storage installations. Working alongside an apprentice electrician, you'll oversee all electrical aspects of each installation—from service panel upgrades and conduit runs to inverter commissioning and final inspections. This is a hands-on field leadership role where you'll ensure every project is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with California electrical codes and utility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical installation of residential solar PV and battery storage systems.
• Mentor and train apprentice electricians on best practices and code compliance.
• Install and commission inverters, disconnects, service panel upgrades, rapid shutdown devices, and energy storage systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and permit plans.
• Ensure compliance with the California Electrical Code (CEC), NEC, OSHA regulations, and local AHJ requirements.
• Lead electrical inspections and resolve inspector comments.
• Coordinate with project management and permitting teams.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of residential solar installation experience.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Experience with residential service upgrades and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience passing inspections with California AHJs.
• Valid California Driver's License.

Preferred Skills

• Battery storage installation experience (Tesla, SolarEdge, Enphase, FranklinWH, etc.).
• NABCEP Certification.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Familiarity with Southern California utility interconnection requirements.

Pay range and compensation package

Production-based compensation with performance incentives. Vehicle allowance or company vehicle. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Paid Time Off and company holidays. Ongoing training and professional development. Opportunity to grow with one of California's expanding residential solar installation teams.