Electrician (Chicagoland)
Join Base Power as an electrician to help shape field operations and train new crews in Northern Illinois.
Posted by employer 5 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 7 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Education
- No formal education required
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the electrician will manage the installation of home backup battery systems while troubleshooting and repairing field failures. Key skills include a strong understanding of electrical principles and experience with battery systems or similar technologies, alongside an active electrician license in Northern Illinois. This position is ideal for someone with a builder's mindset who is ready to lead and train new crews in a fast-paced startup environment. As part of Base Power's inaugural team in Illinois, the electrician will help establish operational standards that support the company's mission of modernizing the energy grid.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 3 months ago — first seen on Joblaze July 27, 2026. Last confirmed on Base Power Company's careers page October 27, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Electrician (Chicagoland) role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Bloomingdale, IL.
- Where is the role based?
- Base Power Company is hiring for this position in Bloomingdale, IL.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: EV chargers, PV systems, battery backup systems, whole home generators.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Base Power Company targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Electrician (Chicagoland) role at Base Power Company.
From the original posting
About the Role
Base is looking for electricians to train and be a part of field service crews in Northern Illinois.
This is a pioneering position in Base Power’s expansion beyond Texas, marking our first entry into Illinois. As an electrician in this region, you’ll play a foundational role in shaping our field operations, training new crews, and setting the standard for excellence in service delivery. The ideal candidate brings a builder’s mindset—someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, embraces our mission to create energy abundance, and knows how to turn vision into reality through disciplined execution and strong leadership. This role is not just about technical expertise; it’s about laying the groundwork for long-term success in a new market.
What You’ll Do
Managing the installation of home backup batteries
Troubleshooting and diagnosing field failures
Inspection failure repairs
Onboarding and facilitating training of new installer crews and/or subcontractors
Meeting with inspectors and AHJs (Authority Having Jurisdictions) for inspections and other initiatives
Become a subject matter expert in Base hardware, general electrical principles, and applicable NEC Codes
Respond to on-call duties for emergent electrical issues during nights and weekends on a scheduled, rotational basis
What You'll Bring
Active Electrician license via a written examination in Northern Illinois
Experience with installation or maintenance battery back up systems, EV chargers, PV systems, or whole home generators preferred
Availability to onboard, train, and observe battery system installation near Base’s manufacturing & operations HQ in Austin, Texas. We anticipate this in person onboarding to take around 30 days
About this Team
The Field Operations team serves as the tactical engine of Base’s mission, solving the "last mile" challenge of grid modernization by physically integrating distributed storage systems into aging infrastructure. As the leader of our inaugural Northern Illinois unit, you will not only execute installations but will define the operational playbook for a critical new market, bridging the gap between cutting-edge hardware and rigorous electrical codes. This work goes beyond standard electrical service; you are establishing the safety and quality benchmarks that will allow us to scale a decentralized power network across the Midwest. We are looking for an electrician who is ready to transition from maintaining the status quo to architecting the workforce that secures the future of American energy.
Our Values
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
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