Traveling Commercial Electrician – Solar, EV & Battery

Chaparosa Roofing, Inc.; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle may be available

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Option One Solar, a Southern California contractor, seeks a Commercial Journeyman Electrician to support commercial electrical installations, service work, and solar/battery projects. Strong independence, safety focus, and teamwork are required.

Travel across Southern California, with potential work on projects in NV/AZ, will be expected. Read plans, ensure code compliance, and coordinate with managers and clients to keep projects progressing smoothly.

Qualifications

• Commercial electrical experience required.
• Ability to read electrical plans and single-line diagrams.
• Strong understanding of electrical code and safe work practices.
• Experience with conduit bending, wire pulling, equipment installation, and terminations.
• Comfortable working on commercial electrical systems up to 480V.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Strong communication skills and professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working on commercial job sites with customers, inspectors, utility representatives, and other trades present.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial electrical installations, service work, and troubleshooting.
• Install and wire electrical panels, switchgear, disconnects, transformers, conduit, feeders, branch circuits, breakers, and electrical equipment.
• Support solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, and service upgrade projects.
• Read and interpret electrical plans, single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, and project documents.
• Install EMT, rigid conduit, flex, wire, terminations, and related electrical components.
• Work safely around common commercial electrical systems, including 120/240V, 208Y/120V, 480Y/277V, and similar systems.
• Coordinate with project managers, foremen, inspectors, utility representatives, customers, and other field personnel.
• Ensure work is completed according to NEC, CEC, OSHA, and local AHJ requirements.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and help identify practical field solutions.
• Maintain clean, professional, and organized job sites.
• Lead or assist other crew members when needed

Skills

Commercial electrical

Read electrical diagrams

Electrical code knowledge

Conduit bending

Voltage up to 480V

Driver's license

Communication

Teamwork

Background check

Education

GED

Job description

Option One Solar, a Southern California contractor, seeks a Commercial Journeyman Electrician to support commercial electrical installations, service work, and solar/battery projects. Strong independence, safety focus, and teamwork are required.

Travel across Southern California, with potential work on projects in NV/AZ, will be expected. Read plans, ensure code compliance, and coordinate with managers and clients to keep projects progressing smoothly.