Solar Electrician / Superintendent

San Jose, CA

Simply Solar is one of the strongest Bay Area Solar providers, and we’re looking for a Solar Electrician / Superintendent to service our South Bay Area market. Join our team of driven, intelligent, and incredible people! When you partner with the Simply Solar team, you’re joining a growing culture of people who care deeply about their craft and the communities they live in. We offer competitive pay with excellent benefits, company trips & events, PTO, 401K, performance bonus, and more!

As we grow, our Electrician Superintendent plays a key role, leading by example, mastering solar installation across multiple products, and assisting in developing new installation methods. Strong solar experience/knowledge, drive, and the ability to inspire and direct a dedicated team make you the ideal candidate. 

As the Simply Solar Electrician Superintendent, you will: 

  • Oversee crews to ensure projects meet the schedule, budget, and quality requirements outlined in the project scope.
  • Hire, train, and supervise in-house installers, electricians and technicians, as needed.
  • Oversee the daily workflow of assigned personnel and ensure safe installation standards 
  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents to provide relevant documentation to the main office
  • Drive Installation best practices 
  • Drive safety and quality initiatives
  • Review and understand labor, materials and costs involved with each install or correction 
  • Assist in scheduling for Installation Crews 

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • 5+ years of solar & battery industry experience required 
  • Thorough understanding of solar and roofing industry principles, procedures, and best practices 
  • Good judgment with the ability to make accurate and timely decisions
  • Experience managing solar installation crews and superintendents
  • Exceptional managerial and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills; ability to manage priorities and workflow 
  • Ability to read and understand project budgets vs actuals, invoices, and regional profit and loss reports.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
  • General technical aptitude with computer and mobile-based software  
  • Valid CA Drivers License and clean driving record
  • Working knowledge of OSHA requirements required, OSHA 30 preferred
  • Electrician or equivalent experience preferred
  • NABCEP PV Installer certification preferred 

Compensation and Benefits:

  • $70,000 - $100,000 per year depending on experience
  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Regional & Company Performance Bonus 
  • 15 days PTO in your first year
  • Plus 7 paid holidays per year
  • And more!

About Simply Solar:

At Simply Solar, we are dedicated to helping California communities adopt clean energy and achieve a brighter future. We are community-driven, education-oriented, and quality-obsessed. We envision a world powered by renewable energy and work tirelessly to save California homeowners money by empowering them to be energy-independent. Our team is made up of individuals who care deeply about customer outcomes and are passionate about the work that they do.

JOB CODE: Super 24.11.11