Solar Electrician

Ameresco • United States - California - Remote, CA

7d • $40 - $58

About The Position

Ameresco’s Operations & Maintenance Group is hiring an Electrician for its Solar Operations and Maintenance team serving the Southern California area, including Redlands and Hesperia. The role involves inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, installing, removing, and maintaining commercial or utility-scale solar facilities and related electrical and electronic equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of a Lead Electrician for daily tasks, with responsibilities that include documenting work and helping train apprentice electricians and coworkers. The position requires occasional availability for after-hours and weekend call-outs.

The anticipated pay range is $40.38–$58.41 per hour. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, and may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity depending on the role. Actual compensation depends on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, location, and internal equity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Current California Journeyman's Electrical License.
• At least 2 years of industrial solar electric/electronic maintenance experience involving repair, inspection, testing, installation, and/or maintenance of related electrical/electronic equipment.
• Valid driver's license in good standing, issued by the state of residence.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience in lieu of a diploma.
• Knowledge of electricity and voltage and current relationships for both AC and DC circuits.
• Ability to successfully complete position training and testing requirements.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, stand, stoop, lift, carry, reach, climb, hear, see, work on ladders for extended periods, and use hands and arms at heights to install and troubleshoot equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Solar PV.
• OSHA training and certification.

Responsibilities

• Recognize safety hazards and follow safety guidelines to protect oneself, coworkers, and the public.
• Read and interpret instruction manuals, blueprints, and control system drawings, applying that knowledge to daily tasks under the supervision of the Lead Electrician.
• Complete written and electronic records, such as work orders, calibration sheets, time cards, and material requests, to document work in progress and completed work.
• Repair, test, troubleshoot, inspect, install, remove, and maintain solar-site equipment, including solar panels, inverters, transformers, breakers, switchgear, and SCADA equipment.
• Supervise and train apprentice electricians and coworkers in the proper and safe use of tools and maintenance procedures.
• Be available for occasional after-hours and weekend call-outs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• May be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on the role
• Comprehensive and competitive employee benefits, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans

What This Job Offers

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