Licensed Electrician: $1,500 sign-on bonus

NextGenEnergyJobs; Des Plaines, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrun is seeking a Certified Electrician to install solar systems and support existing customers. You'll work on residential projects, perform battery installations, and gain exposure to energy storage technologies and new systems.

Responsibilities include leading interconnection of solar arrays to the grid, ensuring code-compliant workmanship, and coordinating with inspectors and homeowners. A Journeyman license and a valid driver's license are required, with travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Electrical installation and repair experience required.
• Wiring up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC experience preferred.
• Valid Journeyman License or Electrician Certification required.
• Must be 21+ years old with a valid driver’s license.
• Safety and customer focus are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation of electrical systems interconnecting solar arrays to the grid at customer residences.
• Ensure workmanship complies with NEC and local codes.
• Complete solar battery installations as assigned.
• Troubleshoot system problems and resolve electrical issues.
• Safely plan and complete Main Panel Upgrades (MPU).
• Coordinate with branch team and homeowners for upgrades/repairs.
• Liaise with local inspectors to meet requirements.
• 5% travel may be required.

Skills

Electrical installation

Electrical repair

High-voltage wiring

Residential service panels

Safety focus

Customer focus

Education

Journeyman License

Job description

As a Certified Electrician at Sunrun you will be working on a variety of projects from installing solar systems, performing work for our existing customers, and learning more about energy storage and other new technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation of electrical systems that interconnect our solar array to the grid power of our customer’s residential property
• Ensure work performed by all electricians is of good workmanship and compliant with current NEC and local codes
• Complete solar battery installations as assigned
• Troubleshoot system problems and resolve electrical issues
• Safely plan and complete Main Panel Upgrades (MPU)
• Work with branch team and home owners to fulfill any necessary system upgrades/repairs to support our solar equipment
• Work with local inspectors to satisfy local requirements and expectations
• Additional duties assigned as needed
• 5% travel required

Requirements

• Electrical installation and repair experience required
• Experience with electrical work involving wiring up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC
• Working knowledge and experience replacing residential electrical services and distribution panels preferred
• Must possess a valid Journeyman License/Electrician Certification or equivalent per local and state requirements, e.g. wireman license
• Must be 21 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license
• Safety and customer focus