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Job Description
Master Electrician – Solar Projects
Unity Solar Group | Full-Time | $80,000–$90,000/year Benefits
Illinois
About Us
Unity Solar Group is proudly serving residential and commercial clients across Illinois. As a leading ILSFA / IL Shines approved vendor, we specialize in delivering clean energy solutions with an emphasis on equity and excellence. We’re currently seeking an experienced Master Electrician to oversee electrical scopes for our solar installations and service upgrades.
Position Summary
The Master Electrician will lead electrical design, supervise field crews, ensure code compliance, and manage quality control for residential solar installations. This is a key leadership position with a fast-growing solar team.
Key Responsibilities
We are a values-driven company working to make solar energy accessible to all — especially underrepresented communities. As a Master Electrician with Unity Solar Group, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the quality, safety, and future of clean energy across Illinois.
Company Description
Unity Solar Group (USG) is a fast-growing, vertically integrated clean energy company proudly operating throughout Illinois. We specialize in delivering residential and commercial solar solutions across all Ameren and ComEd service territories, with a mission to empower communities through affordable clean energy, workforce development, and equitable access to solar.
Unity Solar Group (USG) is a fast-growing, vertically integrated clean energy company proudly operating throughout Illinois. We specialize in delivering residential and commercial solar solutions across all Ameren and ComEd service territories, with a mission to empower communities through affordable clean energy, workforce development, and equitable access to solar.
Master Electrician – Solar Projects
Unity Solar Group | Full-Time | $80,000–$90,000/year Benefits
Illinois
About Us
Unity Solar Group is proudly serving residential and commercial clients across Illinois. As a leading ILSFA / IL Shines approved vendor, we specialize in delivering clean energy solutions with an emphasis on equity and excellence. We’re currently seeking an experienced Master Electrician to oversee electrical scopes for our solar installations and service upgrades.
Position Summary
The Master Electrician will lead electrical design, supervise field crews, ensure code compliance, and manage quality control for residential solar installations. This is a key leadership position with a fast-growing solar team.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and review all electrical work for residential solar PV systems and main service panel upgrades.
- Perform or supervise line-side taps, meter relocations, and load calculations.
- Serve as the qualifying license holder for permits and inspections.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, and AHJs to ensure compliance with NEC, utility standards, and local building codes.
- Train and mentor journeyman electricians and solar installers.
- Troubleshoot advanced system issues and perform final inspections for closeout.
- Active Master Electrician License in Illinois.
- Journeyman License (required if Master license does not cover all municipalities served).
- Minimum 5 years of licensed electrician experience, with at least 2 years in solar PV (preferred).
- Deep knowledge of NEC, residential service requirements, and electrical upgrades.
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
- Comfortable working on rooftops and outdoors in varying weather.
- Salary: $80,000–$90,000/year, based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Opportunities for leadership growth as our team expands
- Company vehicle and tools (as needed for field work)
We are a values-driven company working to make solar energy accessible to all — especially underrepresented communities. As a Master Electrician with Unity Solar Group, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the quality, safety, and future of clean energy across Illinois.
Company Description
Unity Solar Group (USG) is a fast-growing, vertically integrated clean energy company proudly operating throughout Illinois. We specialize in delivering residential and commercial solar solutions across all Ameren and ComEd service territories, with a mission to empower communities through affordable clean energy, workforce development, and equitable access to solar.
Unity Solar Group (USG) is a fast-growing, vertically integrated clean energy company proudly operating throughout Illinois. We specialize in delivering residential and commercial solar solutions across all Ameren and ComEd service territories, with a mission to empower communities through affordable clean energy, workforce development, and equitable access to solar.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000
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