Job Description

Title: Master Electrician – Solar & BESS Operations Manager

Reports To: Director of Operations

Function: Operations

Status: Exempt

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Master Electrician with strong leadership and renewable energy expertise to lead electrical operations for our growing commercial solar and battery storage division.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing electrical installations, field operations, team management, and supporting utility interconnection, inspections, commissioning, and energization for commercial solar PV and BESS projects throughout the Midwest.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on electrical experience, strong knowledge of commercial solar PV and BESS systems, and the ability to lead crews, manage projects, and coordinate effectively with utilities, AHJs, engineers, and clients.

Responsibilities:

Lead electrical installation, commissioning, and quality control for commercial solar PV and BESS projects
Manage utility interconnection applications, approvals, inspections, and energization processes
Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, local electrical codes, utility requirements, and AHJ standards
Supervise, mentor, and support electricians, apprentices, and field crews
Coordinate with utilities, engineers, project managers, inspectors, and customers throughout project execution
Review electrical plans, load calculations, single-line diagrams, and system designs
Troubleshoot electrical, commissioning, and interconnection issues for solar and battery storage systems
Support permitting, inspections, and AHJ approval processes
Maintain project schedules, operational efficiency, and high-quality workmanship standards
Lead safety initiatives and uphold company safety culture across all projects
Support commissioning and startup of battery storage and hybrid energy systems
Travel to project sites across Missouri, Illinois, and the Midwest as needed
Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

Active Master Electrician license required – Illinois and Missouri preferred
5+ years of electrical experience
Strong experience with commercial solar PV systems, BESS, and utility interconnections
Previous supervisory or operations management experience
Deep knowledge of NEC, utility requirements, and local electrical codes
Experience with commercial, industrial, and energy storage systems
Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and engineering drawings
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Experience managing multiple projects and field teams simultaneously
NABCEP certification preferred but not required

Preferred Competencies:

Utility coordination and interconnection management
Battery storage installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance
Hybrid solar + storage systems
Commercial and industrial electrical systems
Solar commissioning and troubleshooting
Multi-project operations management
Working directly with utilities, AHJs, and engineering teams

Orbital Energy

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