Lead Solar Installer

NextGenEnergyJobs; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Power+ training

Career development

Job summary

Sunrun is launching a new St. Louis branch and seeks an experienced Lead Solar Installer to join the team now. You will spearhead installation crews during the launch, gaining leadership experience while coordinating across modules, mounts, electrical prep, and weatherproofing.

You will participate in the Power+ program, develop the crew, and help ensure safe, efficient installations. Candidates should have solar installation experience and a strong safety record.

Qualifications

• Requires solar installation experience and ability to lead a team.
• Able to meet deadlines and key metrics in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to participate in Power+ training and cross-training in other departments.
• Adheres to safety policies and promotes safe work practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation crews at the St. Louis branch launch.
• Oversee layout, mounting, electrical prep and weatherproofing tasks.
• Ensure site is clean, organized and safe at all times.
• Coordinate inventory, equipment, and crew assignments.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to crew members.
• May assist with solar battery installations as needed.
• Act as foreperson in absence of supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Crew coordination

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Help launch Sunrun's brand-new St. Louis branch! As America's #1 home solar and battery company, we are seeking an experienced Lead Solar Installer to join our team starting now!


• As a key member of our launch team, you will spend your first few months gaining hands‑on leadership experience alongside our established Chicago team before permanently running installation crews out of our new St. Louis branch when doors open in early 2027.


• Through our Power+ program, we invest heavily in your skills and career development, offering cross‑training across solar, battery, and service operations to build long‑term job security.


• Review inventory at loading dock to ensure assigned crew truck is stocked adequately


• Layout and assemble solar modules, mechanical and structural mounts, electrical equipment and tools in preparation of installation


• Apply weather sealing to roofing structure, building or support mechanisms


• Assemble the racking, solar modules, panels or support structures as specified in project plan


• Ensure a clean and orderly job site


• Perform project clean up including client site and installation vehicle


• Ensure personal, crew and job site safety at all times


• Participate in mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology and safety


• Lead crew through safe, effective and efficient installations


• Provide leadership, technical expertise and support to fellow crew members


• When assigned assist with solar battery installations


• May serve as 'acting Foreperson' in the Forepersons' absence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Previous solar installation experience required. Applicants with equivalent construction or military experience may be considered


• Adheres to company safety policies and procedures including ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely


• Ability to establish rapport, build relationships and loyalty with external and internal customers and coworkers, and remains tactful when communicating


• Proven ability to meet deadlines and key metrics


• Willingness and ability to participate in the Power+ programs, which means you may be cross trained to perform comparable work in other departments or asked to perform work in other departments you're already skilled to support.


• Works independently, as a team player, and drives results in a fast paced, team based environment


• Must be willing to assist teammates and build strong relationships to achieve company and department goals


• Solid logical decision making and troubleshooting skills with the ability to problem solve in a timely and effective manner


• Takes ownership of issues or questions and will escal... [ERR]