Field PV Solar Commissioning Technician

Strata Clean Energy; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a Commissioning Technician to support field activities on utility-scale solar and storage projects. This hands-on role performs testing, inspection, and documentation of system performance per approved commissioning plans and procedures, under direction from the Commissioning Lead Technician and Manager.

The candidate should have 1–3+ years in solar PV construction or commissioning, strong documentation skills, and the ability to travel extensively to project

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of PV systems including DC collection, inverters, trackers, and AC collection.
• 1–3+ years in solar PV construction, electrical installation, or commissioning.
• Hands-on experience commissioning utility-scale solar projects.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and diagrams.
• Familiarity with standard electrical testing equipment and commissioning tools.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day commissioning activities per plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Perform commissioning and acceptance testing of PV systems, including DC/AC circuits, inverters/PCS, MV/LV, and BOS equipment.
• Document results in logs and software platforms; maintain field records.
• Collect data: IV curves, insulation, grounding, VOC, and tests.
• Identify deficiencies and assist in resolving issues with supervision.

Skills

PV systems

Electrical diagrams

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree

Technical certification

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Electrical testing tools

SCADA systems

DAS systems

Job description

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a Commissioning Technician to support field activities on utility-scale solar and storage projects. This hands-on role performs testing, inspection, and documentation of system performance per approved commissioning plans and procedures, under direction from the Commissioning Lead Technician and Manager.

The candidate should have 1–3+ years in solar PV construction or commissioning, strong documentation skills, and the ability to travel extensively to project