Solar Electrician
- Champaign, Illinois
- Permanent
- Nov 10, 2026
Solar Electrician / Journeyman Electrician
$43 - $53 per hour + Overtime (55 hours/week) + $75 Per Diem + Bonus + License Support + Long-Term Stability
Champaign, IL (Commutable from: Urbana, Savoy, Mahomet, Monticello, Rantoul, Danville, Decatur)
Are you an Electrician, Solar Electrician, or Journeyman Electrician looking for a stable, long-term role where you can maximize your earnings through consistent overtime while working with a well-established solar contractor? Do you want a company that will support you in gaining your Journeyman license (if you don't already have it) and set you up with steady work across Illinois?
This is a permanent position with an established solar PV business that designs, engineers, permits, installs, and commissions systems across the Midwest. You'll join a tight-knit team and work on residential solar projects, with a clear, structured day that starts from the office before heading out to sites together.
With strong workflow and a long-standing presence in the market, they are continuing to grow their field team to keep up with demand and maintain the quality of their installs.
In this role you will install solar panels, pull and terminate wiring, and complete electrical installation work on residential projects across Illinois, working 7:00 AM to 6:00/6:30 PM with overtime built into the week.
This role would suit an electrician with hands-on installation experience who wants a secure position, strong earning potential, and support in achieving (or leveraging) a Journeyman license within the solar industry.
The Role:
- Electrical installation and wiring on residential solar PV projects
- Install solar panels and associated electrical components
- Meet at the office then travel as a team to sites across Illinois
- Permanent position with overtime (approx. 55 hours/week), 7:00 AM - 6:00/6:30 PM
The Person:
- Electrician experience (installation / wiring), solar experience advantageous
- Journeyman license, or motivation to obtain it (company support provided)
- Valid driver's license
Reference Number: BBBH282261
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Harry Hussey at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Champaign, Illinois
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US$43 - US$53 per hour + High earning potential + Bonus + PTO
Per annum
Permanent
Job Type
Energy
Discipline
BBBH282261_1794336241
Reference Number
10 Nov 2026
Posted
Harry Hussey
