PV Solar Engineer, Remote/Travel Inspections Lead

Intertek; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Vacation / PTO

Tuition reimbursement and more

Job summary

Intertek’s Clean Energy Associates (CEA) is hiring a PV Solar Engineer to perform site inspections, testing, audits, and quality control for PV and BESS projects. The role requires up to 80% travel and remote work from the United States.

You will lead on-site teams and coordinate with clients, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure on-time, within-budget project delivery. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in the Solar PV/BESS sector, OSHA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Solar PV and BESS industry.
• Verifiable experience for O&M and commissioning in the field.
• OSHA 10 certification (10hr) required.
• Experience in using project management software
• Proficiency in using MS Office- Word and Excel
• Experience in reporting and client communication
• Experience with I-V Curve Tracing, Megger Testing, Infrared Scanning, Visual Inspection, Multimeter Use and safety practices while conducting inspections and commissioning work
• Fall Protection Trained
• Training in arc-flash, lock-out/ tag-out, and other special protective equipment and procedures is desirable
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record
• Unexpired, valid United States Passport
• This is a remote position; however, applicants must reside in and be able to legally work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Travel to client sites and perform systems audits, inspections and commissioning on solar PV and Storage systems, FAT and SAT testing for transformers, BESS systems
• Coordinating with field service technicians, engineers, subcontractors, and other O&M personnel
• Project manage systems audits, inspections, and commissioning to meet project schedule and budget
• Ability to troubleshoot faulty systems and provide recommendations for corrective actions
• Create reports on technical commissioning, findings, and/or inspections and communicate with the client in a professional manner
• Provide leadership in health, safety, and environmental (HSE) issues on site and maintain overall responsibility for ensuring that the team complies with the HSE Plan
• Ensure hazard/risk analysis is performed before the start of activities
• Provide support to Marketing and Sales teams

Job description

Intertek’s Clean Energy Associates (CEA) is hiring a PV Solar Engineer to perform site inspections, testing, audits, and quality control for PV and BESS projects. The role requires up to 80% travel and remote work from the United States.

You will lead on-site teams and coordinate with clients, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure on-time, within-budget project delivery. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years in the Solar PV/BESS sector, OSHA