Field Operations Lead — Solar, BESS & EV (75% Travel)

EM Energy Services; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Use of company vehicle

Bonuses based on project completion

Licensing and continuing educationReim

Job summary

EM Energy Services, based in Leawood, KS, is seeking an experienced, licensed electrician to lead field execution across solar PV, BESS, EV charging, and LED retrofit projects. You will oversee crews, ensure code compliance, and drive safety and efficiency on-site while traveling 75-80% of the time across the central US.

Reporting to the Director of Construction, you will shape onsite policies, mentor field teams, and manage multi-site schedules to deliver quality work on schedule, with

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site aspects of solar PV, BESS, EV charging, and LED retrofit installations from mobilization through close-out
• Supervise internal employees, temporary labor, or a combination of both on active job sites
• Ensure work complies with NEC, local AHJ requirements, and company safety standards
• Coordinate scheduling, material readiness, and crew logistics across multiple concurrent project sites
• Serve as the on-site technical authority for troubleshooting electrical, PV, and BESS system issues
• Support quality control and commissioning activities across project types
• Communicate project status, risks, and field issues to project management and leadership
• Communicate effectively with office staff to coordinate scheduling, logistics, and project needs
• Mentor and develop field crew members, reinforcing safety culture and technical best practices
• Ensure company vehicle(s) receive required routine maintenance
• Maintain parts and tool inventories

Job description

EM Energy Services, based in Leawood, KS, is seeking an experienced, licensed electrician to lead field execution across solar PV, BESS, EV charging, and LED retrofit projects. You will oversee crews, ensure code compliance, and drive safety and efficiency on-site while traveling 75-80% of the time across the central US.

Reporting to the Director of Construction, you will shape onsite policies, mentor field teams, and manage multi-site schedules to deliver quality work on schedule, with