Solar Electrical Foreman – Lead PV Installations & Teams

Capitol Valley Electric; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Quarterly incentives

Job summary

Capitol Valley Electric is seeking a Solar/Electrical Journeyman/Foreman to lead site teams on PV installations across Northern or Southern California. You’ll drive construction, ensure tasks meet schedule and budget, and oversee subcontractors to deliver high-quality solar projects.

Ideal candidates have a CA electrician license and 5–8 years of commercial electrical experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Outlook.

Qualifications

• CA General Electrician license required.
• CA driver's license required.
• 3–5 years supervising electrical sub-contractors.
• 5–8 years in commercial electrical work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs and meet physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Construction management of subcontractors and inspection of large PV electrical systems.
• Solar/PV construction and commissioning responsibilities.
• Knowledge of DAS or SCADA installations and weather station components.
• Interpret designs and blueprints; ensure work aligns with specs.
• Site inspections for solar/PV, electrical, and construction.
• Lay out work for crew and manage time, materials, and manpower.
• Quality assurance on all installed projects and safety compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Project planning

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Capitol Valley Electric is seeking a Solar/Electrical Journeyman/Foreman to lead site teams on PV installations across Northern or Southern California. You’ll drive construction, ensure tasks meet schedule and budget, and oversee subcontractors to deliver high-quality solar projects.

Ideal candidates have a CA electrician license and 5–8 years of commercial electrical experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Outlook.