Electrical Foreperson
Sunrun
Lead a crew to install residential solar systems safely and efficiently.
27 days ago ago
$32 - $43
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Austin, TX
Field
Company Size
11,058 Employees
Service Specialisms
Residential solar installation
Battery energy storage
Solar system financing
Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
Solar leasing
Solar system monitoring & maintenance
EV charger installation
Grid services aggregation
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Solar
Energy
Battery Storage
Renewable Energy
Role
What you would be doing
project installation
materials management
crew leadership
customer communication
documentation
safety oversight
- Perform service calls when necessary
- Effectively manage all aspects of the construction workflow of the project to drive productivity
- Ensure that there is adequate materials and equipment to safely and efficiently complete projects
- Ensure accuracy of your own and crew's time sheets
- Maintain excellent lines of communication
- Ensure attention to detail with an emphasis on safety, quality, customer service, and productivity
- Follow Construction Job Flow Procedures
- Maintain consistent and appropriate interface with customer throughout construction phase
- Perform weekly vehicle inspection for proper tire pressures, oil level, working lights, etc
- Analyze and resolve worker problems and recommend solutions
- Provide construct-ability feedback to management
- Check on progress of installers every hour throughout the installation to ensure the installation process
- Develop a positive working dynamic within installation crew and branch co-workers
- Responsible for the successful installation of residential solar projects
- Obtain customer payments and deliver to management as required
- Organize, lead, and train crew members to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframes
- Effectively maintain project documentation and photo requirements
What you bring
osha
nec
excel
journeyman license
high school
cpr
- Have good people skills, able to manage, motivate and discipline when necessary
- Ability to work and maintain balance on roofs and other areas of height
- Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA standards related to photovoltaic installations and enforce safety practices and standards
- Ability to work in the sun and possibly low light conditions
- Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Have excellent verbal communication and documentation skills
- Ability to hear verbal commands and warnings
- Ability to work while wearing heavy protective equipment such as arc flash suits, gloves, and face shields
- Have CPR and First Aid Certifications up to date and keep maintained for purposes of continued employment (class costs are reimbursable by the company)
- Ability to walk on rafters, roof tiles, and roof shingles without damage
- Maintain a valid Driver’s License
- Ability to work in confined spaces such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces which requires kneeling and crouching
- Knowledge of the NEC and applicable codes and standards. Carry and maintain up-to-date NEC code book
- Professional appearance and customer interaction
- Have a strong work ethic, high level of craftsmanship/workmanship with strong attention to detail
- Ability to frequently utilize hand functions requiring fine motor skills including but not limited to: fine manipulation, grasping, and pinching
- 5% travel required
- Physically capable of performing work duties
- Possess strong mechanical/construction skills
- Ability to perform all installation duties of the Installer and Lead Installer
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks (up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance)
- Ability to distinguish colors such as red, black, yellow, white, green
- Ability to work on rooftops with various angles and surfaces which requires frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, turning, standing, and balance
- Ability to work with chemicals using appropriate protection
- Experience with electrical work involving wiring up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC
- Ability to work within the safe range of equipment such as ladders, fall protection harnesses and other personal protective equipment
- Must possess a valid Journeyman License/Electrician Certification or equivalent per local and state requirements, e.g. wireman license
- Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions including but not limited to: excessive noise, extreme heat, extreme cold, wet environment, and humidity
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
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Company
Overview
1 million customers
Customer Milestone
The company reached a significant milestone by surpassing 1 million customers in 2024.
1 GW annually
Solar Capacity Installed
The company installs nearly 1 gigawatt of solar capacity each year, contributing to clean energy generation.
- Founded in 2007 in San Francisco, it pioneered the solar-as-a-service model, letting homeowners access renewable energy without upfront costs.
- It became the largest U.S. residential solar installer through its acquisition of Vivint Solar in 2020.
- It installs rooftop solar paired with battery storage (Tesla Powerwall or LG Chem) and offers home EV charging.
- Its projects range from single-family homes to aggregated grid services, supplying backup power during outages.
- It enables vehicle-to-home power via Ford F-150 Lightning partnerships, blending mobility and energy solutions.
- Despite policy headwinds, it maintains positive cash flow and continues scaling distributed clean energy.
- Innovation is at the core of our work.
- Collaborating with passionate people to deliver results.
- Providing solar energy solutions to make clean energy accessible to everyone.
- Empowering people to contribute to sustainability.
- Operating with integrity and transparency.
Net Zero by 2050
Carbon Emissions Goal
Commitment to achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050.
8M+ CO2 Reduction
Annual Carbon Footprint Reduction
Solar installations help customers reduce their carbon footprint annually.
- Commitment to helping the U.S. transition to clean, renewable energy.
- Proactively working to scale renewable energy access for underserved communities.
36% representation
Women in workforce
Women make up 36% of the workforce, contributing to diverse perspectives and leadership across various roles.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member feels empowered.
- Sunrun’s leadership team includes a diverse set of experiences and backgrounds.
- Dedicated programs to mentor and support underrepresented groups within the solar industry.
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