Certified Solar Electrician

Certified Electrician | Solar, Battery & Residential Electrical

(Install and troubleshoot residential electrical systems supporting solar and battery installations, including service upgrades, panel work, and grid interconnections.)

Base Location: Des Plaines, IL Service Area: Generally within a 70–90-mile radius of the Des Plaines market

⏰ Schedule

• Open availability required
• No set daily start or end time
• Start and end times depend on the requirements of each job
• Weekend work may be required as needed
• Employees report directly to the assigned jobsite
• Approximately 5% travel required

Pay

$32.00–$53.00/hr, depending on experience, qualifications, and level

Performance-based incentives are also available.

Industry

Residential Solar | Battery Storage | Electrical

Role Summary

Randstad USA is seeking an experienced Certified Electrician for a direct hire field position supporting residential solar and battery installations throughout the Chicagoland area.

This is a hands-on electrical position responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading electrical systems associated with residential solar and energy storage equipment. The Electrician will perform Main Panel Upgrades, battery installations, grid interconnections, and other electrical work while ensuring compliance with current NEC and local electrical codes.

Required

• Electrical installation and repair experience
• Valid Journeyman License, Electrician Certification, Wireman License, or equivalent based on applicable state/local requirements
• Experience working with electrical systems up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC
• Knowledge of NEC and applicable electrical codes
• strong electrical troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to work independently in residential field environments
• Valid driver's license
• Clean driving record and ability to pass a driving background check
• Must be at least 21 years old
• strong safety awareness and customer service skills

Preferred

• Experience replacing residential electrical services and distribution panels
• Main Panel Upgrade experience
• Residential solar installation experience
• Battery or energy storage system experience
• Experience working with local electrical inspectors

Training

• 2.5-day Foundation Training during the first week of employment
• After successful completion, employees are assigned to a crew for hands-on field training
• Continued on-the-job development with experienced team members
• Additional follow-up training provided as applicable

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salary: $66,000 - $110,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical installations connecting residential solar arrays to utility/grid power
• Install and service electrical systems associated with solar and battery equipment
• Complete solar battery installations as assigned
• Troubleshoot electrical and solar system problems and determine proper repairs
• Safely plan and complete Main Panel Upgrades (MPUs)
• Replace or upgrade residential electrical services and distribution panels as needed
• Work with electrical systems involving wiring up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC
• Ensure electrical work meets current NEC and local electrical codes
• Verify electrical workmanship and identify code or safety concerns
• Coordinate with homeowners regarding required system upgrades and repairs
• Work directly with local inspectors to satisfy inspection requirements
• Support branch teams with electrical service and installation needs
• Complete service calls and additional electrical work as assigned
• Maintain strong safety and customer service standards
  
  
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  Opportunity

• Direct Hire
• $32.00–$53.00/hr
• Performance incentive opportunities
• Structured training and continued technical development
• Exposure to solar, battery storage, residential electrical service, and emerging energy technologies
• Field-based position with opportunities for continued advancement

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 100lbs
• standing for 10 hours at one time

Skills

• 480 VAC
• 600 VDC
• Main Panel Upgrades
• NEC
• local electrical codes
• grid power
• electrical systems
• solar battery
• Journeyman License
• Electrician Certification
• Wireman License
• Installation
• Residential solar installation
• energy storage system
• Battery

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.