Senior Electrical Evaluator & Trainer

Primoris Services Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA

401K with employer match

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Evaluator & Trainer to assess apprentice competency and deliver electrical training within a registered apprenticeship program in a solar construction environment. The role combines field evaluations, classroom instruction, and real-time coaching across multiple sites with travel.

Responsibilities include evaluating skill development, advancing qualified apprentices, leading training aligned with curriculum, and maintaining records while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 5–8 years in training, coaching, or mentoring apprentices or evaluating.
• NFPA 70E Certification required.
• OSHA 10/30 certification required or ability to obtain.
• Familiarity with registered apprenticeship programs (preferred).
• Experience with solar PV systems (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate electrical apprentices’ competency and provide real-time coaching on the job.
• Determine qualification and progression decisions for advancement within the apprenticeship program.
• Lead and deliver classroom and hands-on electrical training aligned with the curriculum.
• Provide field coaching and feedback during on-site work.
• Train on solar PV systems and stay updated on system installations and best practices.
• Maintain training and evaluation records per program requirements.
• Reinforce OSHA, NEC, and company safety standards; correct unsafe behaviors.
• Collaborate with field leadership to align training with job-site needs and act as primary contact for evaluation & training.

Skills

Safety culture

Trainer/Coaching

Apprentice assessment

Field evaluation

Electrical theory knowledge

Education

NFPA 70E Certification

OSHA 10/30 Certification

NCCER Instructor Certification

Journeyman Electrician license (preferred)

Solar PV experience (preferred)

Job description

Job Overview:

The Senior Electrical Evaluator & Trainer is responsible for assessing apprentice competency and delivering electrical training within a registered apprenticeship program in a solar construction environment. This role ensures apprentices develop the technical skills, safety practices, and code knowledge required to perform electrical work in compliance with NEC, OSHA, DOL, and company standards.

The position combines hands-on field evaluations, classroom instruction, and real-time coaching, while partnering with field leadership to support workforce development. The Electrical Evaluator & Trainer plays a critical role in qualifying apprentices, reinforcing safe work practices, and building a skilled, job-ready electrical workforce across multiple job sites through regular travel.

Job Responsibilities:

Evaluate Apprentice Competency

• Independently assess electrical apprentices’ skills (installation, wiring, troubleshooting, safety, NEC compliance)

Determine Qualification & Progression

• Create & identify process improvements to qualification programs at PRE
• Make pass/fail decisions and recommend readiness for advancement within the apprenticeship program
• Advise lower level Evaluator & Trainers on qualification criteria & processes

Lead & Deliver Electrical Training

• Conduct classroom and hands-on training aligned with registered apprenticeship curriculum
• Identify skills that workers are lacking and make recommendations for improvements in curriculum to address these gaps

Provide Field Coaching & Feedback

• Observe apprentices on job sites and provide real-time performance coaching

Train on Solar Electrical Systems

• Instruct on solar PV systems, including DC/AC components, inverters, and installation best practices
• Maintain advanced knowledge on solar electrical systems and stay up to date with new developments in products/systems

Maintain Training & Evaluation Records

• Document assessments, progress, and completion of training in compliance with program requirements

Ensure Safety Compliance

• Reinforce OSHA, NEC, and company safety standards; correct unsafe behaviors immediately

Collaborate with Field Leadership

• Coordinate with supervisors and project teams to align training with job site needs
• Serve as the primary point of contact to field teams for anything related to evaluation & training

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• 5-8 years of experience in:
  • Training, coaching, or mentoring apprentices
  • Conducting evaluations or assessments
• NFPA 70E Certificate (required)
• OSHA 10/30 certification (required or ability to obtain)
• NCCER Instructor Certification or equivalent (preferred)
• Journeyman Electrician license (preferred)
• Experience with solar PV systems strongly (preferred)
• Familiarity with registered apprenticeship programs (preferred)

Pay Equity:

$90,000- $115,000

Primoris Renewable Energy provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full‑time schedule. Primoris Renewable Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Physical Requirements:

• Must comply with client safety requirements (e.g., clean-shaven, long sleeves, steel-toe boots).
• Must pass a physical exam if required.
• Able to:
  • Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways.
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., towers, vessels, excavations).
  • Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (Use assistance for heavier loads).
  • Stand or walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel).
• Must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE when required.

Work Location:

• Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops.

Mobility Barriers:

• Uneven ground
• Obstructed pathways
• Work at low/high elevations
• Confined workspaces

Environmental Conditions:

• Predominantly outdoor work
• Exposure to:
  • Extreme heat or cold
  • Humidity, rain, and other weather conditions
  • Loud noise from tools and machinery
  • Potential chemical exposure

Company Overview:

Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation's Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Benefits:

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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