Updated: July 18, 2025 (newest at the top, oldest at the bottom)

Job Opportunity with the Illinois Power Agency

Position:

Legislative Affairs Manager - Hybrid, Springfield or Chicago

Posted by ISEA: July 18, 2025

The Illinois Power Agency (“IPA/Agency”) is seeking a Legislative Affairs Manager to work out of its Springfield or Chicago offices.

The Legislative Affairs Manager position will offer a unique opportunity to work on cutting edge legislative and energy policy issues at both state and local levels with a specific focus on monitoring legislative developments in the Illinois General Assembly. The Legislative Affairs Manager will serve as the Agency’s legislative liaison and will be responsible for representing the IPA before elected officials at both the state and local levels, including maintaining relationships with elected officials and their staff.

The Legislative Affairs Manager will coordinate with Agency subject-matter experts on bill analyses and manage the IPA’s legislative agenda, including tracking proposed legislation. This position will also be responsible for developing strategies to promote and effectively communicate achievements from the IPA’s two solar incentive programs, renewable energy procurements, energy procurements, and work advancing equity in the clean energy economy.

The Legislative Affairs Manager will report to the Director of External Affairs but is also expected to work closely with the Agency Director, Chief Strategy & Communications Officer, Chief Legal Counsel, Planning & Procurement Bureau Chief, and other key Agency staff. While this position offers the flexibility of a remote work environment, weekly travel to Springfield to cover Illinois General Assembly session days in-person is required. Additional travel may be required for in-district meetings, select meetings with local officials, hearings and conferences. The successful candidate must be available on-site in Springfield during legislative session days for monitoring legislative activities.

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Job Opportunity with the Independence Renewable Energy

Position:

Solar Installer/Service Tech - Sandwich, IL

Posted by ISEA: June 30, 2025

About Independence Renewable Energy LLC

Independence Renewable has been providing residential and small commercial solar installations, service and repair since early 2010. Based in Sandwich IL, we are able serve clients throughout the northern third of our state, and beyond. Being locally owned and operated provides customers with peace of mind knowing that they are dealing with people that are from the area. Our education-based sales process leaves them with a full understanding of what going solar will mean. From start to finish, we control the process. Sales and installation teams are all in-house, providing 100% vertical integration.

If you have at least three years’ experience in solar energy installations and service work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Description

As a Solar Installer / Service Tech, you will be responsible for installing and maintaining solar panels and related equipment at customer sites. You will work closely with a team of technicians to ensure that solar energy systems are installed and functioning properly. You will be responsible for the physical installation of solar panels, wiring, and other components, as well as troubleshooting and repairing any issues that may arise. There will be times when work will be performed on non-solar related electrical projects. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all safety protocols are followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Install solar panels, inverters, racking systems, and other equipment at customer sites.
• Provide service and repairs for existing solar installations
• Perform electrical work to connect solar panels to electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair any issues that may arise with solar energy systems.
• Follow all safety protocols and use personal protective equipment.
• Communicate effectively with team members, and management
• Continuously learn about new technologies, equipment, and techniques related to solar energy systems.

Requirements

• Ability to follow direction and learn on the go
• Willingness to take on a variety of tasks
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights
• Strong attention to detail and ability to fully complete assigned tasks
• Willingness to ask questions and offer thoughts on improvements
• High level of respect for the property of others
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Working Conditions

• Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors, and may require working in extreme weather conditions
• Work may involve standing, kneeling, bending, digging and reaching for extended periods of time
• Work may involve heavy lifting and carrying of equipment and materials
• Work requires travel to various job sites with occasional overnight stays
• Work may require flexible scheduling, including weekends
• Work may involve driving a company vehicle

This is an hourly paying position. Starting rate to be determined during interview process, based on experience.

Independence Renewable offers a PTO program, group health insurance with company contributions and participation in a SIMPLE retirement savings program with partial matching funds. (Start times of benefits will be discussed at time of interview).

Formal, industry-related continuing education programs are available after an initial term of employment.

Please send resume/work history to info@iresolar.com

Independence Renewable is an equal opportunity employer.

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