Solar Electrician

SunPower; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and Accident insurance

HSA savings account

Stock options

Job summary

SunPower is seeking a skilled Journeyman Electrician to join our renewable energy team. You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot residential solar systems, coordinating with crew members and the corporate office to ensure safe, compliant installations.

Responsibilities include leading electrical system installations, wiring interconnections to the grid, and diagnosing issues while upholding NEC standards. This role demands comfort with heights and adherence to safety practices.

Qualifications

• Journeyman license (national or state) required.
• Experience with residential solar installations preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with crew and communicate with the office.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical codes.
• Ability to read single-line drawings.
• Comfortable working from ladders and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work conforms to national and local building codes.
• Work with team to complete residential solar installations.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Lead installation of electrical systems interconnecting solar array to the grid.
• Ensure workmanship complies with NEC and local codes.

Skills

Journeyman license

NEC knowledge

Residential solar installs

PV solar installation experience

Hand/power tools

Read single-line drawings

Climbing/height work

OSHA compliance

Job description

Solar Electrician

Job Level: Vocational

Shift: Full-time (40-45 hours)

Compensation: $80k-100k/year

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, & Life and Accident insurance, an HSA Savings Account, and the opportunity to receive stock options.

SunPower: With decades of experience, we are a U.S.-based solar company committed to providing reliable and sustainable energy and storage solutions. Clean energy and storage should be accessible to everyone. SunPower delivers all-in-one residential solar solutions with personal customer service, leading in sustainability through ethically sourced materials and low environmental impact.

SunPower supports the transition to clean energy through streamlined, dependable solar solutions designed to meet diverse needs while minimizing environmental impact. By prioritizing ethically sourced materials and collaborating with nonprofit organizations, we are expanding access to solar technology and contributing to a more sustainable, resilient future.

About Us: In 2025, Blue Raven Solar and Complete Solar came together under the trusted SunPower name. This transition brings together the strengths, expertise, and shared commitment to making clean energy simpler and more accessible for everyone.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Journeyman Electrician to join our renewable energy team. As a Journeyman Electrician, you will be a key contributor to the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar energy systems. Your expertise in electrical systems and renewable energy technology will ensure the safe and efficient operation of solar installations while adhering to industry standards and regulations. Electricians must be well-versed in residential wiring and able to coordinate with multiple crew members during the installation process. This position will require the individual to have the ability to communicate with other crew members and our corporate office effectively and efficiently.

Essential Duties

• Ensure that work is performed in a professional manner to conform to existing national and local building codes.


• Work cooperatively with team members to complete residential solar installations.


• Diagnose and troubleshoot system components to resolve electrical issues.


• Lead the installation of electrical systems that interconnect the solar array to the grid.


• Ensure work performed is of good workmanship and compliant with current NEC and local codes.

Key Competencies

• Possession of either national or state journeyman electrician license.


• Working knowledge of current NEC codes.


• Must have working knowledge and experience replacing residential electrical services and distribution panels.


• PV Solar installation experience is preferred but not required.


• Must be experienced with all required hand/power tools associated with the electrical trade.


• Ability to read and interpret single line drawings.


• Must be comfortable working from ladders and at heights.


• Compliant with OSHA standards