Electrician PV Solar and Energy System Storage

Job Description

DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DON'T HAVE PV SOLAR + BESS EXPERIENCE.

We are seeking a highly experienced Electrician with Solar PV and Battery Storage expertise to join our growing solar energy team. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who enjoys troubleshooting, hands-on electrical work, and ensuring solar and battery systems are installed and operating to the highest standards.

As part of our dynamic team, you'll work closely with project managers, engineers, and installers to troubleshoot, install, and commission solar PV and battery storage systems, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot residential solar PV systems, including:
• Enphase microinverters
• Solar Edge inverters
• String inverter systems
• System communication and monitoring issues
• Basic electrical troubleshooting
• Install, wire, and commission:
  Solar PV systems
• Battery Backup and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) - Enphase, Franklin, Tesla, Solar Edge, Sunpower, etc.
• Balance of system electrical components in accordance with NEC and manufacturer specifications
• Perform site surveys and assist with system design layouts
• Operate drones for aerial site documentation (training provided if needed)
• Assist with material procurement and project planning
• Support quality control and final system commissioning

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of professional electrical experience
• At least 2 years of hands-on solar PV installation experience
• Minimum 2 years of battery storagesystem experience
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and plans
• Solid understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) as it relates to solar and energy storage
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual - Spanish/English
• OSHA Certification
• Forklift Certification
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record (5 years preferred)
• Reside within a 30-minute commute to Simi Valley, CA
• Ability to relocate to Simi Valley prior to starting (if applicable)

Benefits

• Health benefits available after 90 days
• 4-day workweek
• Competitive pay: $30 - $35 per hour, based on experience
• Opportunity to work with a close-knit, supportive team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Electrical troubleshooting: 2 years (Required)
• Electrical wiring: 2 years (Required)
• Photovoltaic systems: 2 years (Required)
• Energy storage systems: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)
• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Forklift Certification (Preferred)
• OSHA 30 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Simi Valley, CA 93063 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Simi Valley, CA 93063:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

At Next Door Home Upgrades, our mission is simple: help homeowners save money while improving the way they power and live in their homes. We specialize in solar, battery storage, roofing, and residential home improvements, offering complete solutions that increase efficiency, reliability, and long-term value.

What makes us different is our approach — we don’t just install systems, we deliver a seamless, high-quality customer experience from start to finish. From flexible zero-down solar programs to full home upgrades, we make the process easy, transparent, and built around the homeowner.

Based in Southern California and serving communities across the state, Next Door is helping make clean energy and smarter homes more accessible through better pricing, expert installation, and simplified solutions.

At Next Door Home Upgrades,…