Electrician -Solar

Location: New York

Location: NYC Metro Area (Field-Based — travels to job sites across the boroughs)

Hours: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (hours may vary based on business needs)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Electrical Installation Manager

About the Position

Brooklyn Solar Works is looking for a skilled Electrical Installer to join our Install team. We want someone who knows their way around electrical systems and enjoys problem solving.

As an Electrical Installer, you will be working with a small team to complete installation of electrical equipment, conduit and wiring, and generally contribute to the completion of solar project installations.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with and enforce all OSHA safety rules and protocols for the company.
• Promote job site safety, ensure safe work practices, and rectify job site hazard.
• Perform work to Brooklyn Solar Works standards.
• Responsible for being familiar with electrical aspects of Brooklyn Solar Works systems.
• Carry out additional duties as required by the Manager.
• Communicate with the crew lead and rest of the team on the day's activities, progress and success.

Required qualifications:

• Valid NYS Driver’s license and clean driving record.
• 40-hr SST required.
• At least 2 years of construction experience.
• Physically able to lift up to 50lbs or more.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods at a time required.
• Conduit bending.
• Familiarity with power tools (Drill, Angle Grinder, Impact Driver, Reciprocating Saw (Sawzall), Hammer Drill, and Heat Gun).
• Demonstrated reliability with strong attendance and punctuality.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Comfortable working on ladders and on roofs.
• Comfortable working in electrical panels.
• Strong time management skills.
• Good customer relation skills.

Additional Details

• Travel: 90%

Compensation:

• $23-$27/per hour DOE

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance — BSW covers 100% of employee premiums on select medical plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Traditional & Roth) with 4% tiered company matching — eligible after 6 months
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Paid Time Off + 11 company holidays
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit (MTA Metro Card)
• HSA and FSA options
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Brooklyn Solar Works

Founded in 2015, Brooklyn Solar Works is a solar design and installation firm focused on delivering solar built for NYC homeowners. By designing systems specifically for urban rooftops and navigating the city’s complex permitting and infrastructure, we make solar possible where others can’t. With over 3,000 installations across the five boroughs, our team is helping build a cleaner, more resilient city powered by solar energy.

At Brooklyn Solar Works you’ll find a diverse community of local New Yorkers who work hard and have fun. Our people are resourceful problem solvers full of creative ideas, committed to the team’s success, adaptable to change, and deeply passionate about helping our customers go solar.

Brooklyn Solar Works offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, language, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disability status, genetics, family or marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualification requirements may vary depending on business necessity.