Journeyman Electrician – Commercial & Industrial Solar

Job Overview

Company: Commonwealth Power

Salary/Pay Rate: $40.00 – $45.00+ per hour (Based on Experience) + Overtime Opportunities

Location: Richmond, VA / Field-Based – Regional Travel Required

Job/Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday – Friday; overtime and extended hours may be required based on project schedules

Project Scope: Commercial, Industrial & Utility-Scale Solar Construction

Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Current Virginia DPOR Journeyman Electrician License, OSHA 10 Certification, NFPA 70E Certification, and Valid Driver’s License

Prevailing Wage Projects: Eligible projects may be paid at applicable Prevailing Wage (PW) rates.

Prevailing wage rates vary based on the project location, state and county requirements, funding source, and applicable Davis-Bacon requirements.

The Opportunity

Commonwealth Power is seeking a skilled Virginia Licensed Journeyman Electrician to join our growing Commercial & Industrial Solar Construction team throughout the Richmond, Virginia market and surrounding region.

This is a hands-on field position for an experienced commercial electrician who can perform complex electrical installations while providing leadership and technical guidance on active solar construction projects.

You'll work on roof-mounted and ground-mounted solar systems, perform conduit and electrical equipment installations, execute wire pulls and terminations, support commissioning and troubleshooting, and help lead apprentices and junior electricians in the field.

An active Virginia DPOR Journeyman Electrician License is required for this position.

How You Will Make an Impact


* Electrical Installation & Construction


* Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems for commercial, industrial, roof-mounted, and ground-mounted solar installations


* Read and interpret blueprints, electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications


* Bend, thread, route, and install RMC, RAC, and EMT conduit ranging from 1" to 4"


* Mount and wire AC panels, disconnects, switches, junction boxes, inverters, troughs, and data/communications equipment


* Set up and execute long-distance wire pulls and complete safe, code-compliant terminations


* Perform electrical testing, system commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational maintenance


* Use electrical testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively


* Project Execution & Field Leadership


* Provide hands-on leadership and technical guidance to apprentices and junior electricians


* Coordinate daily field activities to maintain project schedules, productivity, and workmanship standards


* Communicate project progress, equipment needs, safety concerns, and field challenges to project leadership


* Maintain accurate daily reports, jobsite inspections, hazard analyses, and toolbox talk documentation


* Receive, inventory, and organize project materials and ...