Position:Solar Apprentice Electrician

Location:Midwest Region (Travel Required)

Employment Type:Full-Time

Industry:Renewable Energy – Commercial & Industrial Solar

🔧About the Role

We’re seeking aSolar Apprentice Electricianto join our client's growing field team, supporting Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar installations throughout the Midwest. This is a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground role for someone eager to grow their electrical career in one of the fastest-growing sectors of clean energy.

You’ll work under the guidance of licensed Journeyman and Master Electricians to assist with wiring, conduit, equipment installation, and troubleshooting for solar PV and energy storage systems. If you’re motivated, mechanically inclined, and willing to travel for top-tier projects, we want to hear from you.

⚡Key Responsibilities

Assist with installation of electrical components on C&I solar PV systems (rooftop, ground mount, carport, etc.)
Pull wire, bend conduit (EMT/RMC), and install cable trays per NEC code and site drawings
Support inverter, combiner box, panelboard, and junction box installations
Learn and apply safety protocols, electrical theory, and PV system layouts
Collaborate with licensed electricians and construction teams to meet project deadlines
Conduct pre-task planning and help maintain a safe, clean jobsite
Travel regionally across the Midwest to support active projects (per diem and lodging provided)

✅Qualifications

1–2+ years experience in electrical or solar PV work (apprenticeship or trade school a plus)
Familiarity with NEC standards and commercial electrical systems
Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
Ability to read basic wiring diagrams and electrical plans
Comfortable working at heights and outdoors in variable weather
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (travel is required)

🧰Nice-to-Haves

OSHA 10 or 30 certification
NCCER, NABCEP, or local union apprenticeship enrollment
Experience on C&I solar, energy storage, or generator projects
Basic knowledge of multimeters, power tools, and jobsite best practices

💼What We Offer

Competitive hourly wage with overtime opportunities
Daily per diem and paid travel/lodging for out-of-town projects
Career development with opportunities to advance to Journeyman and beyond
Work on high-profile C&I solar + storage projects across the region
A mission-driven team building the future of clean power