Licensed Electrician - Solar

Neil Kelly Company Inc is seeking a licensed Journey-level Electrician for their Solar team in Portland, OR. Responsibilities include electrical installations, compliance with codes, and supervising apprentices. Candidates must have experience with solar systems and commercial installations. The position offers full-time hours, benefits, and requires regular travel between job sites. This role is not remote; candidates must commute to Portland or relocate.
Neil Kelly has an opening for a licensed Journey-level Electrician to join our Solar team in Portland. This position is responsible for electrical installations, code compliance, and interfacing with electrical inspectors. You will enjoy regular full-time hours with paid vacation and sick time, holidays and weekends free. Join us in creating a more sustainable future!

To learn more about Neil Kelly Solar, visit our website: Affordable Solar Energy in Portland | Neil Kelly Solar

Skills & Qualifications:
• Journey-Level Electrician; must be licensed in both Oregon and Washington
• Experience with solar electrical systems.
• Experience in commercial installations.
• Reliable, punctual, and collaborative team player.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans and single-line diagrams.
• Comfortable with physical aspects of the role, which may include carrying, lifting (up to 50 lbs unassisted), climbing, crawling, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, and working at heights. Job site conditions may vary.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and proof of insurance; regular travel between job sites is required (company van provided).

Day-to-Day Duties:
• Install, retrofit, and trouble-shoot residential and commercial electrical systems, including solar PV systems, panel and service replacements, battery storage systems and EV chargers.
• Install wiring, circuits, provide disconnects, and meters per NEC / OESC.
• Supervise and train Apprentices as required.
• Complete all necessary paperwork.
• Meet Neil Kelly Safety standards.
• Knowledge of electrical codes a requirement.
• Additional responsibilities as directed.

The Benefits:
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid holiday, sick, and vacation time
• Cell phone stipend
• Long-term disability and life insurance coverage
• 401k
• Optional benefits including Short-Term Disability, Legal Shield, Pet Insurance, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

About Us:

Neil Kelly is one of the largest remodeling companies in the U.S. We provide desirable jobs right here in the Pacific Northwest. We are a certified B Corporation and have been ranked among the 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon. Neil Kelly Solar specializes in the design, installation and maintenance of residential and commercial solar energy systems. We’ve been a leader in the expansion of cost-effective, renewable energy in the Pacific Northwest. We provide a friendly, team-based work environment, competitive compensation and great benefits.

This role serves job sites in the Portland metro area and is not remote. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to Portland, OR, or be willing to relocate by their start date.

Neil Kelly is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. This is a drug free workplace.

Final candidates will be submitted for a background check, motor vehicle records check and drug screen.

We kindly ask that external recruiters do not reach out regarding this role