PV Field Testing Engineer

Intertek; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Intertek’s Clean Energy Associates (CEA) seeks a PV Field Testing Engineer to execute on-site solar PV projects, including module testing, inspections, commissioning verification, and troubleshooting, with frequent travel and remote coordination with clients.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in engineering or physics, PV testing experience, and strong data analysis/reporting skills. NABCEP and OSHA certifications are preferred. Role supports remote work with travel across US client sites.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in engineering or physics (4+ year degree).
• Experience in PV testing/inspection, O&M, or electrician work with PV systems preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; diligent record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client sites and perform audits, inspections and commissioning on PV systems and components.
• Analyze test data and assist in report generation.
• Participate in PV inspections to ensure safe testing and data management.
• Use and maintain test devices and tools.
• Coordinate with client representatives and onsite personnel.
• Visit PV manufacturing facilities for quality control audits.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical troubleshooting

Data analysis

Report generation

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in engineering or physics

NABCEP certification

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

I-V Curve Tracing

Megger Testing

Infrared Scanning

Visual Inspection

Multimeter Use

Safety practices

Job description

PV Field Testing Engineer - Remote w/frequent travel

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a PV Field Testing Engineer to join our Clean Energy Associates (CEA) team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Clean Energy!

Intertek's Clean Energy Associates (CEA) serves as a trusted partner to some of the world’s leading solar project developers, owners and financiers, providing a range of services across the value chain. These services include quality assurance, supply chain management and traceability as well as technical support to clean energy projects. CEA also serves clean energy equipment suppliers and manufacturers, helping them grow and navigate the key manufacturing challenges that are critical for their success. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world.

We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What we are looking for:

The PV Field Testing Engineer will be responsible for executing onsite solar PV projects including PV module testing, inspections, audits, commissioning verification, troubleshooting, etc. Candidate will be responsible for executing work within all technical, commercial, safety regulatory, and environmental requirements to meet or exceed client’s expectations. The candidate should also be able to troubleshoot issues that may arise during testing, resolve conflicts, communicate effectively virtually with colleagues and coordinate work with client’s representatives onsite, be comfortable working in a group environment, and willing to put in extra effort to coordinate activities across time zones. This position requires frequent travel, including being away from home for up to 80% of the time.

Responsibilities:

• Travel to client sites and perform systems audits, inspections and commissioning on solar PV systems and components.


• Analyze test data and assist in report generation


• Participate in PV inspections to ensure safe and proper testing and data management


• Use and maintain test devices and tools


• Assist in coordination with client representatives and other onsite personnel


• Visit PV manufacturing facilities for quality control audits

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or physics (4+ year engineering/science degree).


• An understanding of the components and operation of PV modules and systems is required


• Experience in PV testing/inspection, O&M, or electrician experience with C&I and/or utility scaled PV systems preferred


• Experience with I-V Curve Tracing, Megger Testing, Infrared Scanning, Visual Inspection, Multimeter Use and safety practices while conducting inspections and/or commissioning work.


• Experience in interpreting EL images and/or I-V curve traces and/or testing PV modules and cells is a plus


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); diligent record-keeping; proficient Microsoft Office and computer skills.


• NABCEP certification preferred


• OSHA 10/30 certification, fall protection training, and training in arc-flash, lock-out/tag-out, and other special protective equipment and procedures desirable


• Ability to work outdoors in harsh conditions including but not limited to desert areas, winter conditions, nighttime work, long hours standing, climbing stairs and ladders.


• Ability to travel up 80% of the time and a valid passport required.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all-encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above-defined duties.

Benefits Info:

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers’ expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek’s network of phenomenal peopleare our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please [e-mail] call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.