Solar Electrician Trainee — Relocation + Certification Path

Sunrun; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on incentives

Job summary

Sunrun Inc. is hiring Non-Certified Electricians to install solar and storage systems in the Midwest market, with relocation support to the Chicago area. The role emphasizes safe, code-compliant electrical installations and on-site collaboration with homeowners and branch teams.

You will gain hands-on battery and panel experience and work toward state electrical certification with company relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess 75% of the hours required to sit for state specific electrical certification exams.
• Electrical installation and repair experience required, including wiring up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC.
• Experience replacing residential electrical services and distribution panels preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the installation of electrical systems interconnecting solar arrays to customer grids.
• Ensure workmanship meets NEC and local codes.
• Plan and complete solar battery installations and MPUs per state requirements.
• Troubleshoot system problems and resolve electrical issues.
• Collaborate with branch teams and homeowners for upgrades/repairs.
• Coordinate with local inspectors to satisfy requirements.
• Uphold OSHA safety standards on photovoltaic installations.
• Assist teammates and take on additional duties as needed.
• 5% travel required.

Skills

Electrical install

600V/480V wiring

Residential service work

NEC compliance

Safety focus

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sunrun Inc. is hiring Non-Certified Electricians to install solar and storage systems in the Midwest market, with relocation support to the Chicago area. The role emphasizes safe, code-compliant electrical installations and on-site collaboration with homeowners and branch teams.

You will gain hands-on battery and panel experience and work toward state electrical certification with company relocation assistance.