Journey Electrician - Commercial Solar
New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, or Vermont
$38-48 an hour
6-9-month contract (opportunity to progress into a direct-hire role)
This is a great opportunity for an experienced electrician to take a hands-on lead role on commercial solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) installations, working closely with foremen, inspectors, and clients to drive projects through to completion.
You'll be trusted to lead crews on-site and keep installations moving from groundwork through commissioning. On offer is a strong hourly rate as standard, with per diem for travel built in to reward the people who show up and deliver.
A close-knit, veteran-owned electrical contractor with an established reputation across commercial and community solar projects. This is a team that values integrity and work ethic, invests in its people, and has a healthy, expanding pipeline of work behind it.
This isn't a short-term contract with no progression opportunities. It's a 6-9-month contract with a genuine route to a permanent role for the right person - a chance to prove yourself and build long-term security with a company that's actively growing.
The Person:
- Licensed Journey (Journeyman) Electrician, or 8-10+ years in the electrical trades/solar industry
- Solar industry experience
- Experience with commercial solar and/or BESS installations
- OSHA10 Certified
- Immediately available for a contract role
The Role:
- Lead crews on commercial solar and BESS installations
- Lead site work, trenching, wire runs, racking, module installation, and DC/AC electrical work
- Assist with commissioning and project closeout activities
- Strong potential to transfer into a direct-hire role
Keywords: Journeyman, Electrician, Solar, BESS, Battery Storage, Commercial, EV, Renewable, Energy, Electrical, Licensed, Lead
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Albany, New York
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US$38 - US$48 per hour
Per annum
Contract / Temporary
Job Type
Energy
Discipline
BBBH279010_1788268104
Reference Number
01 Sep 2026
Posted

Wilf White
Recruitment Consultant
