Solar Electrical Journeyman (Prevailing Wage)

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

Here at Capitol Valley Electric, we take pride in the work that we do as well as the people that we employ. You will work in a team-oriented family-like atmosphere, where we constantly strive for success for every member of our team.

We are currently seeking an experienced Solar/Electrical Journeyman/Foreman to join our team! The Electrical Journeyman/Foreman will work as the site manager and help motivate, drive, and manage the team to ensure assigned tasks are completed within the allotted time frame and budget.

Schedule- Mon-Fri. Some weekends and OT may be required

Work Location-Will work in either Northern or Southern CA

Sign on Bonus/Top Pay$$$

Pay range- May vary by Location

Responsibilities And Duties

• Construction management of subcontractors; Inspection and logistics of large-scale roof and ground mount PV electrical systems.
• Solar/PV construction & commissioning.
• Knowledge of DAS or SCADA installations. Including but not limited to the installation of a systems weather station and various components.
• Ability to interpret the designs' intent.
• Inspection service for solar/PV, electrical and general construction
• Ability to interpret specifications and read blueprints.
• Assist in lay out of work for crew.
• Quality Assurance on all assigned projects
• Development and implementation of plans for managing time, materials, and manpower

Qualifications And Skills

• Valid CA General Electrician License
• Valid CA Driver's License
• 3-5 years' experience in Electrical Sub-contractor supervision
• 5-8 years of experience in Commercial Electrical Work
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have moderate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and use of hands and arms to operate equipment. Must have a strong sense of balance and no fear of heights. Must be able to lift and move up to 75 lbs.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• 401K with 100% company match up to 4% of salary
• Paid Time off
• Quarterly incentive plan base on profitability of project

Job Type: Full-time