Solar Electrician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance

HSA Savings Account

Opportunity for stock options

Job summary

SunPower is seeking a skilled Solar Electrician to join their renewable energy team in Virginia Beach. The role requires expertise in solar energy systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and effective installation and maintenance practices.

Candidates should have a journeyman electrician license and experience in residential wiring. The position offers competitive compensation of $80k-100k/year along with health benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess a journeyman electrician license.
• Experience in residential wiring and electrical systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with crew members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work complies with building codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with team members for solar installations.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues in systems.
• Lead electrical system installations for solar arrays.

Skills

Journeyman electrician license

Knowledge of NEC codes

Experience with residential electrical services

PV Solar installation experience

Ability to read single line drawings

Comfortable working at heights

Tools

Hand/power tools

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