Job description
Join a fast-growing team building the future. As a Journeyman Electrician, you'll play a critical role in the electrical installation and commissioning of utility-scale solar and wind energy systems. This hands-on position involves working outdoors in dynamic environments, interpreting electrical schematics, installing conduit and wiring, setting up inverters and transformers, and ensuring all systems meet code and safety standards.
Your Role in Action
- Install, repair, and maintain conduit, grounding, motors, transformers, generators, lights, appliances, circuits, wiring, and other electrical system equipment, and components
- Ensure compliance with design drawings, electrical codes, standards, and regulations
- Set major equipment including breakers, switches, instrument transformers, reactors, and capacitor banks
- Other labor-related responsibilities
- Working outdoors for extended periods of times in various weather conditions
Tools for the Job
- A state-issued unlimited journeyman electrician license; OR equivalent combination of education and experience with willingness to obtain journeyman license prior to start
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screen
- Willingness to travel and relocate to the job site (100% travel)
- Must be able to work consistently outside, frequently in inclement weather
What Makes You Standout
- Previous experience working on renewable energy projects or large-scale construction projects
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Forklift, skid steer, mini excavator, trencher, and/or manlift experience
How We Invest in You
All full-time, non-union employees are eligible for the following benefits (including full-time interns; part-time interns are excluded)
- 100% employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums for employee
- 401(k) with company match
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Education assistance (tuition reimbursement)
- Employee/family focused culture
- Training and advancement pathways
- And more!
Pay: $50.00-55.00 per hour; per diem based on eligibility
Individual compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity and by specific location in alignment with applicable pay laws and regulations. Compensation is just one factor of our overall benefits package.
Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency for this or any position. We are able to consider candidates who hold valid, independent work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other valid, non-expired work authorization).
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About Blattner
Company Overview
Blattner, a privately held construction company operating through Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons as part of the Quanta Services family of companies
HeadquartersAvon, United States
Founded1997
SizeApproximately 1,000–5,000 employees and revenue in the billion-dollar range (source: zoominfo.com, ibisworld.com)
What They Do
Blattner specializes in utility-scale construction within the energy sector, focusing primarily on solar, wind, and battery storage project delivery (source: blattnercompany.com). Their comprehensive services include site preparation, pile driving, surveying, material handling, drilling, trenching, and full construction execution for large renewable energy plants (source: blattnercompany.com). The company has installed more than 25% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage capacity, demonstrating deep scale, extensive project execution experience, and a national footprint (source: blattnercompany.com). Blattner operates through its headquarters in Avon, Minnesota, and serves clients across the United States, delivering large-scale energy infrastructure projects that support the transition to renewable energy (source: zoominfo.com).
Projects & Track Record
Blattner’s project portfolio is characterized by its broad scope and scale rather than a limited list of named projects, reflecting its role as a leading contractor for utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage construction nationwide (source: blattnercompany.com). The company has contributed to more than a quarter of the installed U.S. capacity in these sectors, indicating repeated delivery of large, complex projects across diverse geographic regions (source: blattnercompany.com). Blattner maintains strong partnerships with technology vendors, developers, and utility-scale project owners, enabling it to execute projects efficiently and at scale. Their expertise spans site preparation through final construction, supporting the growing demand for renewable energy infrastructure across the country (source: blattnercompany.com).
Recent Developments
In September 2025, Blattner announced a significant three-year agreement with Built Robotics to deploy dozens of AI-powered robots on solar construction projects across the United States, enhancing safety and efficiency in pile driving, surveying, material handling, drilling, and trenching operations (source: blattnercompany.com). Prior to this agreement, these robots had already been utilized on five Blattner projects, underscoring the company’s commitment to integrating advanced automation technologies in its construction processes (source: blattnercompany.com). This partnership reflects Blattner’s strategic focus on scaling solar construction through technology-enabled solutions, positioning the company at the forefront of innovation in the renewable energy construction sector (source: blattnercompany.com).
Working There
Blattner offers a wide range of roles including field construction, project management, engineering, safety, equipment operations, surveying, logistics, and various support functions essential for delivering large-scale energy projects (source: blattnercompany.com). The company’s headquarters in Avon, Minnesota serves as the central office, while its extensive project footprint across the United States implies opportunities for mobile, site-based work in diverse locations (source: zoominfo.com). Blattner’s culture emphasizes people, field execution, and the integration of technology to improve safety and efficiency, as demonstrated by its robotics partnership, highlighting a forward-thinking and safety-conscious work environment (source: blattnercompany.com).
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