Travel Team Solar Electrician

Solar Energy Solutions LLC; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Solar Energy Solutions LLC in Lexington, KY seeks a Travel Team Solar Electrician to support commercial and small utility-scale solar projects across the region. You will travel to multiple states, install and commission PV systems, and ensure NEC compliance while collaborating with project teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Journeyman Electrician license with 2+ years of electrical installation experience and solar PV exposure; OSHA and NABCEP credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license required.
• Minimum 2 years of electrical installation experience.
• Solar PV installation experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC regulations and electrical safety practices.
• Ability to travel 75–100% as project needs require.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is a plus.
• NABCEP certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain solar PV electrical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and solar design plans.
• Install conduit, wiring, inverters, combiner boxes, disconnects, and related equipment.
• Perform electrical testing, commissioning, and system verification.
• Ensure all work complies with NEC requirements, local codes, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, foremen, and installation crews to complete projects on schedule.
• Travel extensively to project sites and work in various outdoor environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work and inspections.

Skills

Electrical installation

NEC regulations

Electrical safety

Reading blueprints

Travel readiness

Education

Journeyman Electrician license

OSHA 10/30 certification

NABCEP certification (plus)

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Travel Team Solar Electrician based in the Lexington, Kentucky area to support commercial and small utility-scale solar installations throughout the region. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable energy projects while traveling to job sites across multiple states.

Be part of a team helping power communities with clean, renewable energy. We value safety, craftsmanship, teamwork, and professional development. If you're ready to travel, build, and grow within the solar industry, we'd love to hear from you.

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) electrical systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, blueprints, and solar design plans.
• Install conduit, wiring, inverters, combiner boxes, disconnects, and related equipment.
• Perform electrical testing, commissioning, and system verification.
• Ensure all work complies with NEC requirements, local codes, and company safety standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, foremen, and installation crews to complete projects on schedule.
• Travel extensively to project sites and work in various outdoor environments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work and inspections.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Electrician license required.
• Minimum 2 years of electrical installation experience.
• Solar PV installation experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC regulations and electrical safety practices.
• Ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to travel 75–100% as project needs require.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is a plus.
• NABCEP certification is a plus but not required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and personal and company performance bonus system.
• ESOP
• Health, Dental, and Vison Insurance.
• Prevailing wage potential.
• Paid time off.
• Company 401K.
• Paid per diem for time away from home.