Master Electrician and Company Qualifier (Northeast US)

Freedom Solar Power is one of the largest and fastest-growing solar installation companies in the United States. Founded in Austin in 2007, our residential business serves Texas, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia and our commercial business has a nationwide reach. At Freedom Solar Power, our strong reputation in the industry is based on our dedication to quality workmanship and outstanding customer service. The mission is to enable our customers to live more powerfully by harnessing clean, affordable, and reliable energy from the sun. We take great pride in living by these 6 core values:

• Pride in Quality Craftsmanship
• Go Above and Beyond
• Put People First
• Have a Humble Heart
• Give a Damn
• Shoot Straight

At Freedom Solar, we have built a customer-focused, turnkey solar installation experience that is unusual in the industry. Unlike most solar companies, we serve our customers through the entirety of their solar journey, from marketing and sales, to installation, to service and warrantty coverage. As we have scaled, we have remained true to our startup roots, with dedication, creativity, resourcefulness, and speed inherent to our culture. We care deeply about our customers and the environment, and everything we do reflects that.

Freedom Solar Power is looking to add a Master Electrician and Company Qualifier to our team! In this role, the perfect candidate would oversee, assist, and perform duties that are required for all electrical work on commercial solar installation projects, including project estimates, contractor coordination, project management, and labor. Maintain currency regarding the US National Electrical Code, State and local electrical codes and changes.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Serve as the company’s licensed master electrician and qualifier in certain U.S. states (including, by way of example, Connecticut, Massachusetts , and Maine).
• Obtain permits required by law to carry out electrical work on commercial solar installation projects.
• Study blueprints and schematics and determine methods, materials, and equipment needed to complete the assignment.
• Connects wires to plugs, switches, controls, light fixtures, motors, and solar panels.
• Inspect and evaluate electrical equipment to ensure that it operates efficiently and safely; determine whether equipment and new installations meet requirements of the National Electrical Code.
• Assist Operations and Design teams in developing plans and estimates for electrical projects, including determining time, equipment, and human and material resources needed to complete the work.
• Monitor and test various electrical systems.
• Coordinate inspections for contractor-performed work in new and remodeled solar installation projects.
• Locate electrical underground wiring for various projects.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• May assist in training lower-level apprentice electricians and others.
• Some travel is required.

Must be able and willing to qualify and act as the licensee of record and master electrician trade qualifier for Freedom Solar and no other contractor.

Required Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Master Electrician license.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial electrical installation, construction, maintenance, and preventative maintenance.
• Strong ability to think critically and use best judgement.
• Ability to read and understand electrical blueprints.
• Ability to safely operate all tools associated with the electrical trade.
• Solid verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed and able to act as a qualifier for Freedom Solar in at least 2 of these New England states: Maine, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
• Experience leading a team of electricians.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to withstand heights, be on roofs, and climb ladders.
• Ability to lift 50-75+ lbs routinely.
• Ability to bend, stretch, squat, and lift.
• Ability to work in 30-100+ degree weather, as well as in wet and dry conditions.

We understand you may be a great candidate without fitting all our preferred experience, knowledge, skills, and attributes. And you may have other skills that are valuable for the role, but which we haven’t thought of. Because we recognize this and we value diversity of thought, experience, and background, we still encourage you to apply.

Freedom Solar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Freedom Solar Power recognizes that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, upward mobility, and an exciting fast-paced culture. For this reason, we offer a growing Benefit Plan that includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Employer Matching
• 100% Company-Sponsored Short-Term Disability
• Weekly Pay Dates, Paid time off, and Company paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities!