Erik Salazar

Illinois Licensed Electrical Contractor and experienced solar inspection technician with over 8 years in electrical and solar energy systems, including over 8,000 documented electrical experience hours and 5 years with Sunrun. Proven expertise in PV system inspection, NEC compliance, AHJ coordination, inverter systems, MPU upgrades, conduit bending, troubleshooting, and residential electrical installations. Dedicated to delivering safe, code-compliant, and energy-efficient electrical solutions.

Electrician - Aerotek - Tinley Park, IL

(2025-09)

• Install and bend EMT and PVC conduit in residential construction.
• Drill through wood studs and complete rough-in installations.
• Run wiring, troubleshoot circuits, and assist journeymen with service upgrades.
• Install EV-ready infrastructure in new residential homes, including conduit runs, wiring pathways, dedicated circuits, and electrical panel preparation for future EV charging stations.
• Maintain clean, safe job sites and ensure NEC and OSHA compliance.

Electrical Installer / Electrician Assistant - All About Electric LLC - Joliet, IL

(2024-11 - 2025-09)

• Assist journeyman electricians with PV systems, service upgrades, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Install and upgrade main panel units (MPUs), ensuring NEC code compliance.
• Troubleshoot solar-related electrical systems for efficiency and safety.
• Support residential solar panel installation and inverter configurations.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized job sites.

Solar Inspection Technician - Sunrun / Vivint Solar - Bolingbrook, IL

(2020-02 - 2024-11)

• Performed final inspections of residential PV systems to ensure NEC compliance.
• Identified and resolved grounding, interconnection, and rapid shutdown issues.
• Coordinated with AHJs and utilities for permit inspections and approvals.
• Ensured readiness for energization and passed over 90% of first inspections.
• Provided feedback to installation teams to prevent recurring code violations.

Construction & Landscaping - Independent Contractor - Kansas & Illinois

(2009-05 - 2019-08)

• Renovated interiors/exteriors and maintained landscaping projects.
• Operated independently while ensuring client satisfaction and safe job site practices.

Associate in Applied Science - Industrial Electrician - Prairie State College (2015-12 - 2019-05)