PV Solar Field Technician Sr - Duane Arnold Solar: Cedar Rapids, IA

NextEra Energy; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Sr PV Solar Field Technician to support operation and maintenance at the Duane Arnold Solar site in Palo, IA. The role includes ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations, maintaining equipment, and assisting teammates across the region.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, holds a high school diploma or GED, and may possess licensed electrician credentials.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED; trade school graduate preferred.
• Licensed Electrician or Master Electrician credentials preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years in solar/woss-related electrical operations are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reliability engineering and warranty management.
• Operation and basic maintenance of solar PV systems and battery energy storage.
• Electrical and power electronics troubleshooting and repairs; regulatory compliance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Power electronics

Safety program stewardship

Supervisory duties

Mechanical troubleshooting

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade School Graduate

Licensed Electrician

Licensed Master Electrician

Tools

Certifications

Job description

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PV Solar Field Technician Sr - Duane Arnold Solar: Cedar Rapids, IA

Date: Oct 9, 2026

Location(s): PALO, IA, US, 52324

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 97930

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

This position sits within the Power Generation Division which is responsible for all of NextEra Energy's non-nuclear generation operations, exceeding 40,000 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity. This position will be based out of the Duane Arnold Solar site in Palo, IA. The intended employee will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar PV collection assemblies, battery energy storage, AC/DC inverters on multiple solar power plants to achieve safe, efficient, and environmentally sound plant operations. In this role, an employee will maintain all tools, shops, vehicles, and all work locations in a safe and efficient condition, provide inspections of watch, electrical, mechanical, and electronic trouble shooting for a solar arrays and inverters. Inspection is performed daily for fluid system breaches, mechanical component breakage or misalignment, and electrical component failures preventing inverters from producing grid power. A candidate would be responsible for supporting teammates in nearby states in the region, and maintaining reliability, operations and maintenance for sites assigned area

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Reliability engineering
• Warranty management
• Operation and basic maintenance
• Electrical and power electronics troubleshooting and repairs
• Safety and Environmental program stewardship
• Supervisory duties of NEE employees and contractors
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
• Business duties and Inventory management
• Regulatory compliance
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience: 3+ years
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade School Graduate
• Licensed Electrician
• Licensed Master Electrician
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

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Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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