Project Coordinator Assistant - Solar

Current-Electric; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Current Electric in Wisconsin seeks a Solar Project Coordinator to organize administrative and operational tasks that keep solar projects moving forward. You will coordinate documentation, inspections, rebate submissions, and communications with customers, field teams, utilities, inspectors, and local jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes maintaining accurate records, timely handoffs, and clear collaboration across internal and external partners. This position follows a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years admin, project coordination, or operations support experience.
• Solar, electrical, construction, or renewable energy experience preferred.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willing to travel to off-site events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate solar projects from initial handoff through final closure.
• Central point of contact for updates, requirements, and actions.
• Organize pre/post-job folders with specs, drawings, permits, and records.
• Maintain project records in Google Drive and company systems.
• Submit rebate documentation and track deadlines.
• Schedule inspections, utility locates, and service visits.
• Support pre-sale design/proposals using Aurora.
• Attend trade shows and industry events.
• Identify delays and escalate to the Project Manager.
• Assist field technicians with monitoring and troubleshooting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Google Workspace proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Aurora

T-Sheets

ServiceTitan

Google Workspace

Job description

Solar Project Coordinator

Are you highly organized, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and interested in renewable energy? Current Electric is seeking a Solar Project Coordinator to coordinate the administrative and operational activities that keep our solar projects organized and moving forward.

This role is ideal for someone who can manage projects through multiple stages, maintain accurate documentation, anticipate next steps, and communicate effectively with both internal and external partners. You will work closely with Project Managers, the sales team, field technicians, customers, utilities, inspectors, and local jurisdictions to coordinate project requirements from initial handoff through final closeout.

Who We Are

Join the award-winning team at Current Electric and become part of a culture that values innovation, teamwork, continuous improvement, and exceptional service. Our employees are at the heart of our success, working together to achieve shared goals and make a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Why Choose Current Electric

• Competitive hourly pay of $20.00 to $30.00, based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Employee referral bonus program
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Consistent Monday through Friday schedule

The Big Tasks of a Solar Project Coordinator

The Solar Project Coordinator helps move residential and commercial solar projects from initial handoff through completion. This position coordinates documentation, inspections, utility requirements, rebate submissions, monitoring activities, and communication among customers, field teams, Project Managers, utilities, and local jurisdictions.

The Solar Project Coordinator is responsible for maintaining accurate project records, tracking deadlines and outstanding requirements, identifying potential delays, and ensuring each project reaches the next stage efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned solar projects from initial handoff through final documentation and closeout.
• Serve as a central point of communication for project updates, requirements, and outstanding action items.
• Create and maintain pre-job and post-job folders for solar projects.
• Organize project documentation, including specification sheets, drawings, permits, inspection records, utility documents, and related materials.
• Maintain accurate project records and complete project closeout documentation in Google Drive and other company systems.
• Prepare and submit Focus on Energy rebate documentation for residential and commercial projects.
• Schedule disconnects, reconnects, final inspections, Diggers Hotline services, and private utility locates.
• Track project milestones, inspections, deadlines, utility requirements, and outstanding action items.
• Identify potential delays or missing information and elevate concerns to the appropriate Project Manager.
• Communicate project updates and requirements to customers, team members, utilities, inspectors, and local jurisdictions.
• Coordinate project handoffs among sales, operations, field teams, and Project Managers.
• Perform weekly monitoring checks for Solar Service Plan members.
• Build and maintain customer monitoring sites.
• Assist field technicians with basic monitoring and system troubleshooting.
• Provide pre-sale support using Aurora, including preparing or updating designs and proposals.
• Complete biweekly T-Sheets administration and review.
• Attend and support company trade shows, farmers markets, and industry events throughout the year.
• Support process improvements that strengthen project organization, communication, and efficiency.
• Complete additional projects and assignments as needed.

Desired Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two or more years of administrative, project coordination, or operations support experience preferred.
• Solar, electrical, construction, or renewable energy experience is strongly preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate projects, deadlines, documentation, and communication across multiple parties.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and changing priorities.
• Ability to identify missing information, anticipate next steps, and keep work moving forward.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating directly with customers and external partners.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and general office technology.
• Experience with Aurora, T-Sheets, ServiceTitan, or project-management software is a plus.
• Ability to learn technical systems, terminology, and processes.
• Dependable, adaptable, and willing to support the team where needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to attend occasional off-site trade shows and events.

Here’s What You Can Expect When You Join Us

• Appreciation and Support: You will be valued by your colleagues and leadership while working in a collaborative team environment.
• Meaningful Ownership: You will play an important role in keeping solar projects organized, on schedule, and moving toward completion.
• Impactful Work: Your communication and follow-through will directly affect project timelines, team efficiency, and the customer experience.
• Career Growth: This role offers the opportunity to deepen your solar industry knowledge and grow into greater project coordination or project management responsibilities.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $20.00 to $30.00 per hour, based on experience
• Expected Hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Location: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
• Commute/Relocation: Must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Current Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.