Non Certified Electrician - $3,000 sign-on bonus

Sunrun • Las Vegas, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Sunrun is hiring Non-Certified Electricians for work in Chicago, Illinois, with relocation assistance and sign-on incentives potentially available to qualified candidates relocating from outside the Chicago area. The role offers hands-on experience with battery storage and main panel upgrades, opportunities to gain electrical work hours, and a path toward full certification. Sunrun trains employees to work across teams and tasks, which can support career development and job security in a seasonal industry.

The electrician leads residential solar electrical installations and interconnections, performs battery installations and main panel upgrades as assigned and as permitted by state certification requirements, troubleshoots electrical problems, and supports system upgrades and repairs. The role involves working with homeowners, branch teams, and local inspectors, following applicable electrical codes and safety practices. It requires daily driving between customer homes in a company vehicle and 5% travel.

The position involves substantial physical work, including lifting and transporting equipment, working on roofs and at heights, accessing confined spaces, and working outdoors in varied weather and lighting conditions. The advertised $3,000 sign-on bonus and relocation support are subject to eligibility. Sign-on payments are split between 90 and 180 days of employment; relocation disbursements may be subject to a 12-month repayment agreement if employment ends voluntarily or for cause within the first year, as permitted by law.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess 75% of the hours required to sit for state-specific electrical certification exams.
• Electrical installation and repair experience.
• Experience with electrical work involving wiring up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and continued compliance with Sunrun’s driver eligibility requirements.
• Working knowledge of current NEC codes.
• Ability to interpret single-line drawings and photovoltaic systems from roof to meter.
• Knowledge of electrical principles related to solar interconnection/tie-in, applicable code, photovoltaic system operation, and interconnection activities.
• Understanding of basic construction principles.
• Ability to follow company safety policies, identify and report hazards, and encourage safe work practices.
• Ability to establish rapport and build relationships with customers and coworkers, communicating tactfully.
• Ability to meet deadlines and key metrics, work independently and as part of a team, assist teammates, and drive results in a fast-paced team environment.
• Logical decision-making, troubleshooting, and timely problem-solving skills; good judgment, ownership of issues, appropriate escalation, and customer follow-up.
• Ability to transport materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to perform frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, turning, standing, and balancing while working on roofs and in confined spaces.
• Ability to work outdoors in noise, extreme heat or cold, wet conditions, and humidity; work in sunlight or possibly low-light conditions; and maintain balance at heights.
• Ability to use hand functions requiring fine motor skills, including manipulation, grasping, and pinching.
• Ability to work safely with ladders, fall-protection harnesses, personal protective equipment, arc-flash suits, gloves, and face shields.
• Ability to walk on rafters, roof tiles, and roof shingles without damaging them.
• Ability to distinguish red, black, yellow, white, and green.
• Ability to hear verbal commands and warnings.
• Ability to work with chemicals using appropriate protection.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge and experience replacing residential electrical services and distribution panels.
• Certified electrical trainee status, preferred where state requirements do not require it.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation of electrical systems that connect residential solar arrays to customers’ grid power.
• Ensure completed work is of good workmanship and complies with current National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes.
• Safely plan and complete solar battery installations and main panel upgrades (MPUs) as assigned and in accordance with state electrical certification requirements.
• Troubleshoot system problems and resolve electrical issues.
• Work with the branch team and homeowners on system upgrades and repairs needed to support solar equipment.
• Work with local inspectors to meet local requirements and expectations as assigned.
• Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA standards for photovoltaic installations and enforce safety practices and standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Drive a company vehicle daily between customer homes while carrying installation equipment.
• Travel as required; the posting states 5% travel.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus, subject to eligibility and program availability; paid in two installments at 90 and 180 days of employment.
• Competitive relocation assistance for eligible candidates relocating from outside the Chicago area; terms and eligibility are determined by candidate location, qualifying target roles, and program availability.
• Power+ training program that invests in employee skills and trains employees across different teams and solar work tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED