Journeyman Electrician

Company Overview

Independent Energy Systems

is a locally owned, family-run ('ohana) solar contractor headquartered in Honolulu, proudly serving Oahu, Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. We design and install residential and commercial solar, Tesla Powerwall battery storage, and provide ongoing O&M/SolarServe support, panel cleaning, and EV charger installation.

IEH has been named a Pacific Business News and Hawaii Business Magazine "Best Places to Work" honoree every year from 2022–2025, and our own team rates us 5/5 on Indeed. We're an AI-first, education-first company, and we believe our best talent can be grown, not just hired — 11 of our 20 current field teammates joined with zero prior trade experience, and six of them are Leads today.

"Solar Made Simple"isn't just our tagline — it's how we treat our customers and each other.

Job Summary

Independent Energy Hawaii is hiring a Journeyman (EJ-level) Electrician to run jobs, mentor our next generation of apprentices, and help lead our electrical team across Oahu.

You'll bring 3–5+ years of hands-on residential or commercial electrical experience — a Hawaii EJ license is a strong plus, and if you're close but not yet licensed, we'll help you finish the road. This is a senior role on a positive, AI-enabled crew that's proud to be Hawaii's home-grown EJ factory.

Key Responsibilities

• Run scheduled jobs and manage crews from start to finish, including service calls and inventory
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures to NEC standard
• Execute terminations, AC tie-ins, and power swing-overs; commission Enphase and Tesla systems
• Inspect electrical systems and components to identify hazards and confirm code compliance
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate tools, techniques, and test instruments
• Train and mentor apprentices and lower-level electricians; sign off on documented wiring hours
• Keep the Project Manager proactively updated and maintain clean daily documentation

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of residential or commercial electrical experience, including cable/wire installation, terminations, and AC tie-in
• Hawaii Journey Worker Electrician (EJ) license preferred; candidates actively working toward licensure will be considered
• Comfortable running a jobsite and crew independently, on schedule and to code
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (required)
• Strong safety mindset, attention to detail, and willingness to travel between jobsites (up to 25%)
• Solar experience is a plus but not required — we will train the right candidate on our systems

Benefits & Perks

• Company vehicle
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off + holiday pay
• Bonus pay
• Support toward EJ licensure and renewal (coursework, hour tracking, mentorship) for those still finishing the path
• A visible path to Lead / multi-crew and commercial project ownership

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour

Compensation Package

• Bonus opportunities
• Overtime pay

License/Certification

* Electrical License (Required)

Location

* Oahu Island, HI (Preferred)

Willingness to travel

* 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road