Lead Electrician - Solar

-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in solar energy solutions is hiring a Solar Lead Electrician in New York City. The role involves overseeing installation teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing electrical service equipment for solar projects. Ideal candidates will have significant electrical experience and leadership capabilities, contributing to the clean energy transition.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical experience; 3 years of leadership experience.
• Ability to read electrical and architectural plans.
• Strong knowledge of NEC.

Responsibilities

• Install electrical service equipment for solar systems.
• Lead and train a team of electrical installers.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Electrical experience

Leadership

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of National Electrical Code

Problem-solving

Job description

Sunkeeper Solar Overview

Sunkeeper Solar designs and installs solar photovoltaics, cogeneration, and battery energy storage in standalone and hybrid configurations to offset fossil fuel consumption, provide off-grid resiliency, and equip buildings to partake in the clean energy transition. Comprised of an experienced team of installers, electrical workers, engineers, and technicians, with a deep understanding of the New York City clean-energy and construction landscapes, Sunkeeper Solar is an ideal partner for any and all distributed generation projects in the NYC Metro area.

Solar Lead Electrician:

Responsibilities

• Install electrical service equipment, wiring, and devices required for commercial solar PV and ESS systems.
• Ensure electrical systems meet company standard job specifications, the National Electrical Code, and other relevant local codes.
• Supervise, lead, manage, and train a crew of three or more electrical installers and apprentices while providing clear directions and procedures.
• Provide regular reports of team activities to management team.
• Lead job safety, prepare Job Hazard Analysis, ensure proper PPE is maintained at all times
• Train new employees on safety hazards
• Assist in solar crew support including staging materials, general site work support, as well as site preparation and clean up
• Maintain proper organization of company-provided tools and materials, ensuring that essential supplies remain in stock.
• Coordinate and communicate with electrical inspectors on during the BEC inspections
• Communicate professionally and treat clients, contractors, tradespeople, coworkers, and the public with respect and kindness.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues independently
• Operate various tools such a threader, core drill, conduit bender
• Read and understand all Sunkeeper drawings with the ability to accurately translate such documents into physical space
• Understand and teach all company policies, including company safety policy to crew
• Turn in receipts on time with proper notes
• Mark layouts neutrally for electrical equipment, plan and execute complex conduit runs, and lead wire pulls effectively.
• Utilize Procore for managing daily photos, RFIs, punch lists, drawings, and inspections, while providing regular job status updates and completing necessary paperwork.
• Lead the electrical installation project from start to finish while staying on schedule and maintaining labor budget and miscellaneous materials within 5% of estimated cost
• Perform quality inspections on electrical equipment
• Lead electrical shutdown work during off hours if needed
• Utilizes good judgment in gray area situations
• Drive company vehicles and trucks when needed
• Maintain a clean driving record, if assigned driving duties
• Maintain a valid 62-hour SST Card pursuant to Local Law 196
• Maintain a Labor Utilization Rate of >95%.
• Actively bring new ideas about improving corporate quality, efficiency, and safety, to the persons best-positioned to implement them

Reporting:

Solar Lead Electrician will report directly to the Installation Manager.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical experience on commercial jobsites
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience
• Ability to travel to job sites within the NYC metropolitan area.
• Able to read electrical and architectural plans and translate them for electrical installers
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions (hot and cold), repeatedly lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and use standard hand tools.
• Ability to follow verbal and auditory instructions during on-site work; must be able to meet all physical job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Solar installation experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is required.
• Ability to comprehend and execute the installation of electrical service equipment, including transformers, meter banks, and fuse switches.
• Be skilled in critical path analysis for project planning and execution.
• Capable of designing and explaining a fall rescue plan.
• Ability to specify and implement a fall protection system.
• Familiarity with cost-benefit analysis for project efficiency.
• Proven ability to retain personnel on the crew.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with project managers, clients, other trades, and Sunkeeper installers.
• Must maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times.

Compensation/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience, though we anticipate a range of $38-$45 / hour.
Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday