Solar Electrician Apprentice - Grow with Hands-On Training

Sunrun Inc.; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrun Inc. is seeking an Electrical Trainee to support branch foremen and electricians in residential solar projects. You will assist with electrical installations, troubleshooting, and coupling solar arrays to the grid while supporting the installation crew.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a dynamic field environment. Responsibilities include trenching, racking assembly, site clean-up, and adherence to OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years of electrical installation and repair experience.
• Knowledge of the NEC and applicable codes and standards.
• Must be able to perform all installation duties of the Installer and Lead Installer.
• Willingness to travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation of electrical systems that interconnect the solar array to the grid power of our customer’s residential property.
• Assist in the troubleshooting of system problems and help resolve electrical issues.
• Assemble the racking and solar array when assigned.
• Trenching, concrete work and equipment assembly.
• Project clean up including client site and installation vehicle.
• Ensure attention to detail with an emphasis on safety, quality, customer service, and productivity.
• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA standards related to photovoltaic installations and enforce safety practices and standards.
• Develop a positive working dynamic within installation crew and branch co-workers.

Skills

Electrical installation

Verbal communication

Documentation skills

Multi-tasking

Clean driving license

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Sunrun Inc. is seeking an Electrical Trainee to support branch foremen and electricians in residential solar projects. You will assist with electrical installations, troubleshooting, and coupling solar arrays to the grid while supporting the installation crew.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a dynamic field environment. Responsibilities include trenching, racking assembly, site clean-up, and adherence to OSHA standards.