Solar Electrician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Solar Electrician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing and maintaining photovoltaic (PV) solar systems, ensuring all electrical work meets high standards of workmanship and compliance with current NEC and other relevant local codes. You will also perform residential service upgrades and repairs, install back-up battery systems and EV chargers, and troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues. Maintaining high-quality control of tools, vehicles, and materials, as well as keeping accurate records of material used and proper documentation on work orders, is essential. Compliance with all PPE and safety regulations per OSHA standards is mandatory.

Hard Skills

• Hand tools

• Power tools

• Testing equipment

• Bend, thread, and install rigid type conduits ½” to 4”

• Read and interpret electrical single line diagrams and construction sets

• Install electrical portion of PV solar systems

• Run solar DC/AC circuits

• Install back-up battery systems

• Install EV chargers

• Perform residential service upgrades and repairs

• Troubleshoot system problems and resolve electrical issues

• Maintain compliance with current NEC and other relevant local codes

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail

• Problem-solving

• Record-keeping

• Quality control

• Safety compliance

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Chicago, Illinois.

Work Environment

Maintain compliance with all PPE and safety regulations per OSHA standards.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.