Commercial Solar Electrician – Operations & Maintenance (O&M)

Pfister Energy; New Jersey; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Health Reimbursement Account

Life, AD&D, Disability Insurance

PPE and safety equipment provided

Job summary

Pfister Energy, Inc. is seeking an experienced Solar Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and industrial solar PV systems across New Jersey. The role requires hands-on solar maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and inverter repair, with independence to keep systems operating safely.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnose faults, read schematics, and follow NEC and NFPA safety standards. Travel within NJ is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical experience with 2+ years in solar PV installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
• New Jersey Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent, or willingness to meet licensing.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC systems, grid-tied PV, inverters, transformers, and troubleshooting.
• Able to read electrical drawings and single-line diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license, clean record, and willingness to travel in NJ.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted solar PV systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair inverters, combiner boxes, switchgear, AC/DC wiring, and monitoring systems.
• Perform electrical testing using meters, insulation testers, thermal imaging, and IV curve tracers.
• Respond to service calls and complete repairs to restore system performance.
• Read schematics, one-line diagrams, and manufacturer specs.
• Follow NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and lockout/tagout safety procedures.
• Document inspections, repairs, and service reports while communicating with customers.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Solar maintenance

Inverter repair

AC/DC electrical systems

Reading schematics

Driving and travel

Education

New Jersey Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent

Tools

Multimeters

Insulation testers

Thermal imaging

IV curve tracers

Job description

Pfister Energy is seeking an experienced Solar Electrician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and industrial solar PV systems throughout New Jersey and surrounding areas. We're looking for a skilled electrical professional with hands-on solar maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and inverter repair experience who can work independently to keep solar systems operating safely and efficiently.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on commercial rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted solar PV systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair inverters, combiner boxes, switchgear, AC/DC wiring, and monitoring systems.
• Perform electrical testing using multimeters, insulation testers, thermal imaging, and IV curve tracers.
• Respond to service calls, identify equipment failures, and complete repairs to restore system performance.
• Read electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
• Follow NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and lockout/tagout safety procedures.
• Document inspections, repairs, and service reports while communicating with customers and internal teams.

Who We're Looking For

• 3+ years of electrical experience, including 2+ years working with solar PV installation, maintenance, or troubleshooting.
• New Jersey Journeyman Electrician license or equivalent, or documented solar PV electrical experience with willingness to meet applicable licensing requirements.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC electrical systems, grid-tied solar PV, inverters, transformers, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience reading electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and wiring schematics.
• Ability to independently diagnose electrical faults and perform safe, effective repairs.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and willingness to travel throughout NJ and neighboring areas.
• Ability to work outdoors, on rooftops, at heights, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Preferred: OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, NABCEP certification, or experience with SCADA and solar monitoring systems.
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Prevailing wage on qualifying projects
• Overtime and travel pay when applicable
• Per diem and lodging for out-of-area work
• Matching 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Life, AD&D, Accident, Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Company-provided PPE and safety equipment
• Stable, year-round work with a growing EPC

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment sponsorship.

Pfister Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.