Solar AC Lead

Position: Solar AC Lead

Company: Jefferson Energy

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Reports To: Solar Project Manager

Travel: Up to 75% (company-paid lodging, transportation, and per diem).

Schedule:

• Full time
• Overtime when required
• Monday-Thursday if traveling out of state, Monday-Friday if in state
• Prevailing wage work options

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience ($28-$36/hr)
• PTO (>6 Months 40 Hours, >12 Months 80 Hours, >36 Months 120 Hours, up to 40 hour rollover/year)
• Company-provided Healthcare (full employee-only medical insurance)
• Optional Vision & Dental
• Optional 401(k) (25% 401k match up to 8% of pay)
• Continuing education & advancement opportunities

Position Summary:

The Solar AC Lead oversees all AC-side electrical work on commercial and industrial projects ranging from 250 kW to 5 MW+. This role executes conduit runs, wire pulls, inverter terminations, transformer connections, equipment mounting, labeling, testing, and system verification. The AC Lead ensures projects meet NEC requirements, safety codes, quality standards, and production goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Electrical Leadership:

• Lead AC installation crews (4–8 employees) with a focus on safety, accuracy, and productivity.
• Train electricians and helpers on proper AC installation, testing, and commissioning prep.
• Serve as the onsite expert for NEC AC-side requirements and best practices.

AC Installation & Testing:

• Install conduit, AC combiners, inverters, disconnects, transformers, and related equipment.
• Perform string and circuit verification, polarity checks, labeling, torque checks, and megger/testing as needed.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Lead and Foreman to ensure proper sequencing and efficient workflow.

Safety & Quality:

• Perform daily quality control checks specific to electrical systems.
• Lead electrical safety practices, including LOTO, PPE standards, and OSHA compliance.
• Use QC tools including torque wrenches, string testers, and thermal imaging.

Documentation & Communication:

• Maintain daily logs, material tracking, and upcoming work planning.
• Support commissioning activities and punch-list resolution.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 2-4 years of electrical experience (commercial preferred).
• 2-4 years of solar AC installation experience.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and spec sheets.
• Proficiency in AC testing equipment and QC tools.
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs repeatedly and work at varying heights.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• State electrical licensure (any level)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• First Aid/CPR
• Forklift / Telehandler
• MEWP / Lull certifications
• NABCEP PV Associate
• JobTread familiarity

Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• How many years of electrical experience do you have?
• How many years of solar AC installation experience do you have?
• Out of town work is required for this role and the typical schedule is 4 days on with 3 overnights and 3 days off. Do you have the ability to travel out of state overnight for up to 75% of the year based on project needs?

Ability to Commute:

• Indianapolis, IN 46278 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person