Solar Electrical Apprentice Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Job Overview

• Company: Blue Horizon Energy LLC.
• Salary/Pay Rate: $50.00 to $54.00 per hour (Plus Year-End Bonus, Overtime Pay, and Project Bonuses).
• Location: Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (Available shifts include 5x8, 4x10, or 4x12 configurations with overtime).
• Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Minnesota Journeyman Electrician License (or Master Electrician License).

The Opportunity

You will step into a critical leadership role, driving the field execution of advanced solar energy, battery storage, and EV charging infrastructures. This position provides the autonomy to head complex commercial and utility installations while mentoring a dedicated team of apprentices. You will directly impact the clean energy transition across the region, backed by stable, year-round projects and exceptional compensation.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Lead the technical installation and field assembly of solar arrays, battery storage banks, and EV stations.
• Supervise on-site apprentices and electrical technicians to ensure accurate task execution and craftsmanship.
• Interpret intricate electrical blueprints, single-line diagrams, and commercial engineering site plans with precision.
• Enforce strict compliance with National Electrical Code standards and local utility integration rules.
• Utilize specialized hand tools, precision power equipment, and heavy industrial instrumentation safely.
• Coordinate with centralized project managers to clear logistical bottlenecks and maintain aggressive deadlines.
• Direct safe site operations across varied regional locations while collaborating with diverse field trades.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active and valid Minnesota Journeyman Electrician License or an accredited Master Electrician credential.
• 5+ years of verified experience managing commercial or industrial electrical installation projects.
• Deep operational knowledge of NEC compliance, structural grounding protocols, and high-voltage safety standards.
• Advanced capability to review, modify, and troubleshoot industrial wiring schematics and blueprints.
• Valid driver's license alongside a demonstrated history of safe, responsible vehicle operation.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Prior hands-on construction experience with commercial solar photovoltaic systems or energy storage technology.
• Demonstrated experience guiding multi-contractor teams on large-scale civil or civic infrastructure builds.
• Active safety certifications such as OSHA 10, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, or specialized rigging credentials.

Compensation & Benefits

• Premium hourly compensation ranging from $50.00 to $54.00 supplemented by corporate performance bonuses.
• Generous financial perks including dedicated overtime pay, milestone project bonuses, and year-end incentives.
• Complete 100% employer-paid health insurance coverage alongside comprehensive dental, vision, and HSA options.
• Secure 401(k) retirement plan featuring an immediate 4% corporate company match.
• Robust paid leave package encompassing traditional vacation, observed holidays, sick time, and parental leave.
• Provided company work vehicle, dedicated corporate fuel card, or structured travel stipends.
• Relocation assistance packages paired with substantial daily per diem allowances for regional projects.
• Ongoing funded professional training, continuing education units (CEUs), and technical safety certifications.
• Full corporate uniform provisions, specialized safety gear, and a dedicated tool replacement program.

About Us

Blue Horizon Energy LLC is a premier, full-service solar energy developer and utility contractor that has delivered hundreds of high-performing systems since 2009. We scale our operations by investing deeply in our craft workers, providing stable year-round employment, top-tier tools, and clear career paths. Our culture champions technical mastery, safety, and individual professional advancement.

Blue Horizon Energy LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.