Lead Solar Installer - NABCEP Certified Crew Chief

Shift Ladder; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Ladder is seeking a hands-on field lead to supervise a crew of 3–5 installers on PV installation projects. You will read electrical and structural blueprints, troubleshoot on-site issues, and ensure work complies with NEC code and local permitting requirements.

Qualifications include NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification and 3–6 years of relevant experience. A strong safety mindset and on‑time project delivery are essential.

Qualifications

• NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification required.
• 3-6 years of PV installation experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical and structural blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew of 3-5 installers through the entire installation process.
• Read and interpret electrical and structural blueprints.
• Troubleshoot on-site issues that the design team didn't account for.
• Perform electrical testing and system commissioning.
• Ensure all work meets NEC code and local permitting requirements.
• Train junior installers while keeping the project on schedule.

Skills

Electrical blueprint reading

Safety consciousness

Education

NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification

3-6 years PV installation experience

Tools

NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification

Job description

Shift Ladder is seeking a hands-on field lead to supervise a crew of 3–5 installers on PV installation projects. You will read electrical and structural blueprints, troubleshoot on-site issues, and ensure work complies with NEC code and local permitting requirements.

Qualifications include NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification and 3–6 years of relevant experience. A strong safety mindset and on‑time project delivery are essential.