Industrial Solar Electrician

Job Description

Join Commonwealth Power as an Industrial Solar Electrician and help build high-impact renewable energy projects across Virginia, including commercial rooftops, utility-scale ground mounts, and industrial facilities. As part of a dedicated electrical crew, you’ll contribute to commercial and utility-scale solar installations while developing your career through journeyman progression, apprenticeship completion, foreman opportunities, and an electrical leadership track. Regional travel and extended out-of-town assignments may be required.

Responsibilities

• Install and bend RMC, EMT, and other conduit systems.
• Pull, route, terminate, and test electrical wiring.
• Install inverters, service panels, and related electrical equipment.
• Interpret electrical single-line diagrams and coordinate field installation activities.
• Support electrical testing, code compliance, and quality control.
• Follow NEC, NFPA 70E, and site safety requirements.
• Coordinate work with the dedicated electrical crew and other project teams.
• Mentor apprentices and helpers while supporting a pathway toward foreman and electrical leadership roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of commercial or industrial electrical installation experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Virginia or Maryland Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• Experience with RMC, EMT, conduit bending, electrical wiring, and solar photovoltaic systems.
• Ability to interpret single-line diagrams and apply the National Electrical Code.
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or NFPA 70E certification.
• Experience with safety compliance and apprentice mentoring.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, at heights, and lift 50 or more pounds.