Solar AC Technician

Jefferson Electric; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Company-provided Healthcare

Optional Vision & Dental

Optional 401(k)

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

A leading solar energy company in Indianapolis seeks a Solar AC Technician to perform electrical AC-side work on solar projects. This role involves installing and wiring AC equipment while ensuring compliance with project specifications and the NEC. Candidates should have 2-4 years of electrical experience, with familiarity in solar installation being a plus. Benefits include healthcare, PTO, and education opportunities, along with the requirement of traveling up to 75%.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years electrical experience, preferably commercial.
• 1–3 years solar or AC-electric installation experience is helpful.
• Comfortable with conduit and wiring work.

Responsibilities

• Install conduit, AC combiners, inverters, and disconnects.
• Perform wiring, terminations, and compliance checks.
• Maintain daily logs and ensure quality of electrical work.

Skills

Electrical experience

Solar installation knowledge

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Reading wiring diagrams

Job description

Solar AC Technician

Pay Range: $25–$35/hr
Reports To: Solar Project Manager
Travel: Up to 75% (company-paid lodging, transportation, and per diem)

Position Summary

The Solar AC Technician performs electrical AC-side work on solar projects — conduit runs, inverter installs, AC combiner boxes, disconnects, grounding, wiring, terminations, and system wiring per NEC and project plan. Reports to the Solar AC Lead or Foreman.

Key Responsibilities

• Install conduit, AC combiners, inverters, disconnects, transformers, and associated AC electrical equipment.

• Pull wiring, make terminations, bond grounding, and ensure compliance with NEC and project specifications.

• Perform string & circuit verification, torque checks, polarity checks, and basic testing.

• Maintain daily logs, material tracking, and assist with staging and work coordination.

• Perform quality checks on AC electrical work daily.

• Assist with close-out tasks, labeling, and commissioning support as needed.

• Follow all safety practices and use required PPE, perform site safety housekeeping.

Required / Preferred Qualifications

• 2–4 years electrical experience (commercial/electrical work preferred)

• 1–3 years solar or AC-electric installation experience helpful but not mandatory

• Comfortable lifting 50+ lbs, working on rooftops or elevated platforms, with conduit and wiring work

• Ability to read wiring diagrams, one-lines, and electrical plans

Preferred:

• OSHA 10

• Electrical License/ Certification

• Experience with commercial rooftop/ground-mount solar projects

• First Aid/ CPR

• Familiarity with AC Testing Equipment

Benefits

• PTO

• Company-provided Healthcare

• Optional Vision & Dental

• Optional 401(k)

• Continuing education opportunities