About this position
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Commercial Lead Electrician – Solar & Battery (Immediate Start – Travel SoCal & NorCal!)
Location: Northern California (Greater Bay Area, South Bay, Peninsula, Greater Sacramento, & Central Valley) – Initial deployment in Southern California
Pay Rate: $45.00 – $55.00 per hour (DOE) + Travel Per Diem & Company Vehicle/Gas Card
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Urgent Hiring Timeline
We are actively building out an entire commercial solar and battery crew with an ideal target start date of Monday, November 16th. Phone interviews are taking place right now from Wednesday, November 11th through Friday, November 13th. If you are seeing this post, we are still actively interviewing! (Note: We are also hiring Commercial Roof/Lead Apprentices and Commercial Solar Installers—ask us about those openings if you have crew members looking too!)
About the Opportunity
Established commercial renewable energy contractor is hiring experienced, hands-on Commercial Lead Electrician for immediate retrofit solar and energy storage projects.
This is a mobile leadership role. You and your crew will kick off with a short-term paid deployment in Southern California (with per diem provided) before returning home to work locally across Northern California—including San Jose, the Peninsula, Greater Bay Area, Greater Sacramento, Modesto, Tracy, Stockton, Manteca, Vallejo, Davis, Patterson, and Newman. You will lead electrical and system execution across commercial rooftops, ground mounts, carports, and multifamily properties.
What You Will Do
- Electrical Leadership & Supervision: Direct, mentor, and manage an installation crew on commercial solar PV and battery storage projects, ensuring all electrical work is safe, on schedule, and strictly up to code.
- Complex Electrical Execution: Lead AC/DC wiring, inverter and energy storage integrations, main panel upgrades, and interconnection work across varied commercial roof types.
- Quality & Code Compliance: Inspect all completed electrical and solar systems to verify strict adherence to engineering plans, NEC codes, local municipal regulations, and company quality standards.
- Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Quickly diagnose and resolve complex electrical component, wiring, or system functionality issues in the field.
- Project Coordination: Partner with Project Managers and warehouse logistics to verify that all electrical gear, materials, tools, and personnel are staged and ready for each job.
- Site Safety Enforcement: Lead daily safety briefings and enforce strict compliance with OSHA guidelines and electrical/elevated-work best practices.
- On-Site Client Liaison: Serve as the primary field point of contact for property managers and clients, addressing questions and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Reporting & Closeout: Maintain and submit accurate crew timecards, material logs, and completion photo reports on time.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Lead Electrician, Solar Foreman, or Crew Lead on PV solar and/or battery storage installations.
- Licensing & Credentials: Active California Journeyman Electrician license is strongly preferred (or advanced Commercial Electrical Trainee with NABCEP certification).
- Technical Mastery: Deep working knowledge of commercial PV solar systems, battery storage, AC/DC wiring, panel upgrades, NEC codes, and local building regulations.
- Blueprint Reading: Proven ability to read, interpret, and build directly from engineering blueprints, single-line diagrams, and electrical schematics.
- Leadership & Communication: Strong ability to mentor junior installers and apprentices, solve field issues under pressure, and communicate clearly with clients and project managers.
- Physical & Travel Readiness: Comfortable working on rooftops, ladders, and scaffolding in varying weather conditions, able to lift up to 50 lbs, and willing to travel initially to SoCal and across the NorCal territory.
- Driving Record: Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) is required to operate a company vehicle.
Compensation & Benefits
- Top-Tier Pay: $45.00 – $55.00/hour depending on experience and licensing.
- Fleet Perks: Company-provided vehicle and gas card!
- Travel Support: Per diem provided for out-of-area travel.
- Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus free Basic Life Insurance.
- Retirement: 401(k) plan with company match.
- Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays.
Don't delay! Apply today!
Location and commute
Stockton, CA .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3268440552.