What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Electrician position at GPT Renewables?
Company Overview
GPT Renewables is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, dedicated to driving the transition to a sustainable and clean energy future. Specializing in utility-scale solar projects, we are committed to creating innovative solutions that make a lasting impact on the global energy landscape.
Position Overview
GPT Renewables is seeking an experienced Lead Electrician (Crew Lead) to support commercial rooftop and utility-scale solar projects throughout Upstate New York, New Hampshire, and future projects in Massachusetts.
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for leading a crew of 2–5 electricians while actively performing electrical installation work, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring all work is completed safely and to the highest quality standards.
Candidates located in or near Albany or Syracuse, NY are strongly preferred.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can supervise small crews while actively supporting electrical installation, maintaining production schedules, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and workmanship.
Compensation: $35.00-$45.00/hour (DOE)
Per Diem: $50.00 per workday
Lodging: Lodging provided by the client while traveling
Start Date: 8/17/2026
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a crew of 2-5 electricians.
- Coordinate daily work assignments and production goals.
- Install, troubleshoot, and commission commercial and utility-scale solar electrical systems.
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, one-line diagrams, and construction plans.
- Install and terminate conduit, conductors, switchgear, transformers, combiner boxes, and inverters.
- Support installation and commissioning of SMA Sunny Central 2660 UP-US central inverters.
- Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, and all site-specific safety requirements.
- Conduct daily safety meetings and maintain a safe work environment.
- Perform quality inspections to ensure work meets project specifications.
- Coordinate materials, manpower, and daily work planning.
- Mentor electricians while maintaining productivity and workmanship standards.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and communicate project progress with management.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of electrical construction experience.
- Current New York or New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician License preferred.
- Previous experience leading crews of 2-5 electricians.
- Utility-scale solar and commercial electrical experience strongly preferred.
- Experience installing and terminating switchgear, transformers, combiner boxes, inverters, conduit, and wiring.
- Ability to read electrical blueprints, schematics, and one-line diagrams.
- Strong knowledge of NEC and OSHA safety standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to travel throughout Upstate New York and New Hampshire.
- Ability to work outdoors in active construction environments and varying weather conditions
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
Why Join This Team?
This is an opportunity to join a growing, veteran-owned, family-operated company that values integrity, accountability, and teamwork. The organization performs commercial rooftop solar installations while continuing to expand its utility-scale ground-mount portfolio throughout the Northeast.
Employees receive a 90-day performance review with opportunities for pay increases.
This is a temp-to-hire opportunity, with the potential to become a full-time employee after approximately 1,000 hours (about five months) based on performance. Upon successful conversion to full-time employment from GPT, employees become eligible for:
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 5 PTO Days
- 5 Sick Days (may also be used as vacation time)
- Health Share Medical Program (available after 90 days)
- SIMPLE IRA with 3% Company Match
- Long-term career growth with a rapidly expanding renewable energy contractor
GPT Renewables is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35 - $45