Commercial Solar Electrician

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StraightUp Solar is seeking a Solar Electrician to complete commercial PV projects in Central and Northern IL. We are looking for an electrician that lives in or near St. Louis, MO that is open to 65% travel (within MO and IL). We cover lodging and per diem for travel.

About StraightUp Solar:

StraightUp Solar is Missouri’s largest and longest-running solar installation company. We are dedicated exclusively to PV design, installation, operations, and maintenance. We have installed more than 3,000 solar projects for businesses, homes, schools, farms, churches and government buildings throughout Missouri and Illinois.

St. Louis-founded and owned, we are a fully-licensed and insured electrical contractor, a BBB A+ business, B-Corp Certified, and a St. Louis Post Dispatch Top Workplace award winner since 2020. We care deeply for the environment, our communities, and our team. StraightUp Solar is a focused team of 120 solar professionals across 3 offices (St. Louis, MO; Bloomington IL; Marion, IL). Half of our team members have a NABCEP Advanced Certification or an Associate-Level Credential, proving our dedication to quality solar.

What we offer:

- Competitive hourly rate and advancement opportunities

- 2% Employer Matching 401(k) that is 100% vested

- Quarterly Profit Sharing

- Monthly insurance stipend to help cover medical, dental, and vision coverages

- Paid Life Insurance $50,000

- Additional voluntary insurance includes: Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness, Life and Legal.

- Wellness Program with Headspace App Stipend

- Paid Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Parental and Bereavement Leave

- Per Diem and paid travel when travel arises

- Ongoing solar education and training classes

- Paid volunteer time off

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Size wiring per NEC code

- Size fuses and circuit breakers per NEC code

- Conduit bending – up to 2 inch

- Install electrical service panels, electric service entrance, and electrical disconnects

- Electrical wiring of solar array (AC and DC).

Job requirements:

- Minimum 3 years electrical experience.

- Open to 65% travel across MO and IL

- Ability to work on roofs and in hot sun, cold weather, crawl spaces, flat and sloped roofs, ladders

- Must be organized, self-motivated

- Must be able to lift at least 75 lbs

- Must have excellent communication skills and work well on a team

- Must have a clean driving record, a valid driver’s license, and access to reliable transportation. Also be in commuting distance to the Maryland Heights, MO area.

StraightUp Solar Culture:

StraightUp Solar is a values-based company committed to a cleaner, safer, and more secure energy future — one solar panel at a time.

We provide a supportive team environment which allows everyone the opportunity to collaborate on ideas to improve the company. StraightUp Solar is committed to ongoing training and professional development. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer celebrating our employees' differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Professional development assistance

- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

- Day shift

- Monday to Friday

- Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

- Bonus opportunities

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

- Do you have a clean driving record for the last 5 years?

- Do you have at least 3 years experience with commercial solar as an electrician?

- Do you live in the St. Louis, MO or STL Metro East area? If you do not, you must be living in the area before the end of August 2025. Please clarify if you are applying from outside of the St. Louis, MO area.

- Are you open to traveling up to 65-70% of the time? Mostly to Chicago or central IL. Home most weekends, but maybe out of town 2 weeks in a row once in a while.

License/Certification:

- Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person