Lead Electrician – Residential Solar - (Journeyman) – Houston

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Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Residential Solar Superintendent

 

The Lead Electrician is the on-site electrical authority for residential solar PV and energy storage installations. Working alongside one apprentice, this role is responsible for executing the full electrical scope of each project — from service panel work and conduit runs through inverter commissioning and final inspection — while ensuring compliance with TDLR, NEC, local AHJ, and utility requirements. The Lead Electrician drives workmanship quality, apprentice development, and inspection success on every job site.

 

•      Work directly alongside one apprentice electrician on all residential solar installations

•      Guide and train the apprentice in proper electrical practices, safety, and code compliance

•      Set the standard for workmanship and professionalism on the job site

•      Communicate job status, material needs, and quality issues to the Superintendent

 

•      Execute all electrical work in compliance with TDLR, NEC, local AHJ, and utility interconnection requirements

•      Read and interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and permit-ready plan sets

•      Install, terminate, and commission inverters, AC/DC disconnects, service panel upgrades, rapid shutdown systems, and battery energy storage systems

•      Apply strong working knowledge of NEC Articles 690, 705, 706, 230, 240, 250, and 310

•      Act as the on-site escalation point for electrical issues and inspector questions

 

•      Manage the electrical scope from rough-in through final inspection

•      Attend and lead electrical inspections; resolve AHJ findings on the spot

•      Conduct pre-installation site assessments to identify panel upgrade needs, conduit routing, and code issues

•      Follow company SOPs, installation checklists, and commissioning standards

•      Maintain a clean, organized, and safe job site at all times

 

•      Coordinate with the permitting team to ensure accurate electrical documentation for AHJ submittal

•      Prepare and review job-specific electrical paperwork prior to inspection

•      Maintain a high first-pass inspection rate across assigned projects

•      Stay current on local AHJ requirements across Texas service territories

 

•      Enforce OSHA and company safety standards on every job site

•      Participate in safety training and promptly report incidents or near-misses

•      Maintain active TDLR Journeyman Electrician license and meet continuing education requirements

•      Ensure crew members operate safely and within their license scope

 

•      Active Texas Journeyman Electrician License (TDLR)

•      2+ years of residential solar PV installation experience

•      Strong NEC knowledge (690, 705, 706, 230, 240, 250, 310)

•      Experience pulling permits and passing inspections with Texas AHJs

•      Ability to work effectively in a two-person team alongside an apprentice

•      Valid Texas driver’s license

 

•      Battery storage experience (SolarEdge preferred)

•      NABCEP PV Installation Professional or Associate certification

•      Familiarity with Texas utility interconnection processes (Oncor, AEP, CenterPoint, etc.)

•      OSHA 30 certification

 

•      Effective one-on-one mentorship and field training

•      Code knowledge and field problem-solving

•      Clear communication with crew and inspectors

•      Quality- and safety-first approach

•      Self-directed and accountable

 

•      Daily job-site presence

•      Rooftop access and attic work

•      Outdoor work in Texas conditions

•      Occasional lifting of equipment and materials

 

•      Pay is based on production

•      Performance-based incentives

•      Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

•      Health, dental, vision insurance

•      PTO and paid holidays

•      Training and licensing support