What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solar Electrician position at Lydon Solar?
Job description:
Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Solar Electrician to join our team. As a Solar Electrician, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing solar electrical systems in residential and light-commercial electric and solar settings. This position is primarily solar-based, but there will be many opportunities to work on strictly electrical projects as well. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.
Position Overview
As a Solar Electrician, you will be responsible for the electrical installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of photovoltaic (PV) systems, including:
- Grid-tied solar
- Battery storage systems
- Commercial and three-phase systems
- Service upgrades and interconnections
You’ll work closely with our design, installation, and project management teams to ensure systems are installed safely, efficiently, and to code.
Key Responsibilities
- Install and wire solar PV systems (AC & DC)
- Perform service upgrades, subpanels, and load-side connections
- Install inverters, rapid shutdown devices, combiner panels, and disconnects
- Ensure compliance with NEC (2017/2020/2023), local AHJ requirements, and utility standards
- Lead or support job sites with apprentices and installers
- Perform system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
- Maintain clean, professional job sites
- Communicate clearly with project managers and inspectors
Qualifications Required:
- Minimum 5 years experience as an electrician (residential and commercial)
- Ability to independently plan and execute solar PV projects, including determining equipment needs, materials, and code-compliant installation methods.
- Strong understanding of NEC and electrical best practices
- Ability to read electrical plans and one-line diagrams
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Preferred (not required):
- Wisconsin Journeyman license (or ability to obtain)
- Solar PV experience (training available for the right electrician)
- Experience with:
- Grid-tied inverters and microinverters (Solis, SMA, Hoymiles, Enphase, etc.)
- Battery systems (Franklin, Tesla, Deye, etc.)
- Commercial / three-phase electrical systems
- NABCEP certification (or interest in pursuing)
- Solar sales experience
- Experience designing solar systems to match existing electrical infrastructure (via OpenSolar, Helioscope, Aurora)
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based heavily on experience and qualifications
- Overtime opportunities
- Paid holidays & time off
- Training and certification support
- Long-term career growth as an electrician in residential, commercial applications (not just solar)
- Stable, year-round work (not a fly-by-night solar company)
We invest in our people and our equipment. This is a long-term role, not a temporary install job.
Why Lydon Solar?
- 50 years in electrical contracting
- Family-owned, third-generation leadership
- Strong local reputation and community focus
- High-quality installs—no corner-cutting
- Growing solar division with real advancement opportunities
We don’t rush work, we don’t hide problems, and we don’t disappear after install. We build systems and careers that last.
Location & Travel
- Based in Sparta / La Crosse area
- Local and regional travel (home every night)
Job Type:
Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- Electrical License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Sparta, WI (Required)
- Work Location: In person