Journeyman Solar Electrician

American Home Contractors•Fulton, MD

5d•$36 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

American Home Contractors’ Solar Division is hiring a licensed journeyman electrician to handle the electrical work on solar and battery-storage installations and lead apprentices on assigned jobs. This is an on-site, field-based role serving Fulton, Maryland, and Chantilly, Virginia, with a solar warehouse in Columbia, Maryland. The position is not remote. Crews arrive on site by 8:00 AM and may leave by 6:00 AM on long-drive days; the schedule is a four-day work week. Travel is approximately 35–40% of the time, with paid lodging on overnight trips and per diem according to IRS guidelines. AHC, a solar and roofing company and part of Infinity Home Services, installs Tesla solar and other photovoltaic systems, adds battery storage, and services existing systems across Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, and New Jersey. The role includes installing, repairing, inspecting, and troubleshooting solar-system electrical components; complying with applicable codes; mentoring apprentices and technicians; and documenting jobs in internal tools. Compensation is $36–$45 per hour based on license and experience, with overtime for hours over 40. A take-home vehicle is provided. Paid manufacturer certifications and continuing education are available, with room to grow into a crew lead role. The hiring process includes an application with four questions, a short phone interview for candidates who appear to be a fit, and a hands-on skills test for finalists; accommodations are available. Following a conditional offer, AHC conducts a background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle record review. AHC participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Hold an active journeyman electrician license in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC; apprentice licenses do not qualify. Licenses are verified with the state.
Have at least 3 years of experience in the electrical trade, including hands-on solar PV work.
Have solid NEC knowledge and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
Be comfortable working on roofs and in attics and tie off every time.
Be able to climb ladders, lift 50 pounds, and work outdoors, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be able to work early starts, including 6:00 AM departures on long-drive days.
Have basic hand tools; other tools are supplied.
Live within 85 miles of the Columbia, Maryland warehouse or relocate before starting.
Have a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets the insurance carrier's standards.

Nice To Haves

Tesla Powerwall or Tesla solar experience.
Battery storage and backup experience.
Crew lead experience.

Responsibilities

Install and repair the electrical components of solar systems.
Run conduit and wire in accordance with NEC and local codes.
Install breakers, inverters, Powerwalls, and other system components.
Handle inspections and troubleshoot problems.
Lead and mentor apprentices and technicians on assigned jobs.
Log photos and notes in internal tools before leaving each job.

Benefits

Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Vanguard 401(k), available immediately, with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4% after one year.
Accrued paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Paid lodging on overnight trips and per diem according to IRS guidelines.
Paid manufacturer certifications and continuing education.
Take-home vehicle.
Four-day work week.
Overtime pay for hours over 40.
Opportunity to grow into a crew lead role.