Lead Electrician – Solar & Energy Storage

Carbon Recall Chattanooga seeks a Lead Electrician for solar and energy storage installations. The role involves overseeing electrical work, ensuring safety and compliance, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have 3+ years of electrical experience and strong knowledge of NEC. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, and a 401(k). This is a full-time position based in Chattanooga, TN.
Carbon Recall Chattanooga is a growing solar and energy storage installer serving commercial and industrial clients. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Electrician to act as a technical lead on solar and electrical projects — someone who takes pride in clean work, safety, and mentoring crews.

This role is ideal for an electrician who wants more ownership, more responsibility, and a clear path to long-term growth in renewable energy.

Key responsibilities:
• Serve as the electrical lead on commercial solar PV and energy storage installations.
• Oversee and perform electrical work including:
• AC & DC wiring.
• Inverters, panels, transformers, EV chargers.
• Main switches, testing, and commissioning.
• Lead site crews to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to code.
• Ensure installations meet NEC, OSHA, and project standards.
• Review plans, schematics, and layouts; identify materials and scope needs.
• Help improve processes, documentation, and best practices.
• Act as a mentor and resource for junior electricians and installers.

Required Qualifications
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands-on electrical experience (commercial or industrial preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with conduit (rigid and EMT).
• Comfortable working independently and leading others. Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail.

Preferred Skills:
• Journeyman electrician license.
• Commercial or industrial solar and battery systems.
• 480V / 3-phase systems.
• Transformer and EV charger installations.
• DC systems up to 1500V.
• Medium voltage experience (12kV+). NABCEP certification.

Employee Benefits
• Competitive pay based on experience (we pay for leadership and expertise).
• Health insurance options.
• 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Long-term stability with a growing company.
• Opportunity to help shape the electrical side of a fast-growing solar business.