Lead Electrician: EV Charging & Solar Expert

AMERICAN ENERGY GROUP LLC; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company car

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Relocation bonus

Training & development

Job summary

American Energy Group in Downers Grove, IL, is seeking a Lead Electrician with 5–10+ years of field experience to manage commercial and residential projects. The role requires ownership, problem solving, strong communication, and the ability to supervise crews while ensuring work is performed safely and to code.

You will read blueprints, plan daily work, install EV charging, lighting controls, and perform service upgrades.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of electrical experience required.
• Illinois Journeyman or Master Electrician preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the NEC.
• Experience supervising crews.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and residential electrical projects
• Supervise and mentor apprentice electricians
• Read and interpret electrical plans, blueprints, and specifications
• Plan daily work and coordinate jobsite activities
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems
• Install EV charging systems

Skills

Electrical experience

NEC knowledge

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Travel flexibility

Tools

EV charging equipment

Job description

American Energy Group in Downers Grove, IL, is seeking a Lead Electrician with 5–10+ years of field experience to manage commercial and residential projects. The role requires ownership, problem solving, strong communication, and the ability to supervise crews while ensuring work is performed safely and to code.

You will read blueprints, plan daily work, install EV charging, lighting controls, and perform service upgrades.