Renewables Technician - Solar & Battery Storage

Insight Global; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced Renewables Technician based in Charlotte, NC to support solar and battery storage operations across the Carolinas. This hands-on role involves troubleshooting and maintaining electrical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and overseeing contractor work.

The ideal candidate will have strong electrical systems experience, a background in solar or battery storage, and be comfortable working independently across multiple locations. A commitment to safety and mentoring junior techs is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with electrical systems troubleshooting.
• Background in solar, battery storage, or power generation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations across solar and battery storage sites.
• Troubleshoot and maintain inverters and electrical equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and respond to equipment issues.

Skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting (AC/DC)

Problem-solving in the field

Understanding of inverters

Maintenance of SCADA systems

Tools

CMMS tools (e.g., Maximo)

Job description

Insight Global is hiring an experienced Renewables Technician to support solar and battery storage sites across the Carolinas. This is a hands‑on, field‑based role supporting both ongoing operations and new site startups - ideal for someone who knows their way around electrical systems and enjoys working across multiple sites. You’ll play a key role in keeping critical renewable energy infrastructure running safely and efficiently, while also helping mentor junior techs on the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support daily operations across solar and battery storage sites (multiple locations)
• Troubleshoot and maintain inverters, SCADA systems, battery systems, and electrical equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and respond to equipment issues in the field
• Execute and lead Lock‑Out Tag‑Out (LOTO) procedures
• Oversee contractors and ensure work is completed safely and correctly
• Support commissioning and startup of new sites (walkdowns, punch lists, procedures, etc.)
• Communicate site status and updates with operations centers
• Maintain accurate documentation and service reports
• Participate in an on‑call rotation

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience with electrical systems (AC/DC troubleshooting required)
• Background in solar, battery storage, or power generation
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Experience with inverters, SCADA systems, or high voltage equipment
• Hands‑on troubleshooting mindset - someone who can solve problems in the field
• Comfortable working independently and traveling between sites

Nice to Haves

• Experience with PV systems or battery storage
• Knowledge of fiber optic networks, HVAC systems, or power distribution
• Familiarity with Maximo or other CMMS tools
• Previous experience supporting site commissioning/startup
• Travel: 50%+ regional travel across the Carolinas (multiple site visits)
• On‑call rotation required
• Must live within driving distance of assigned sites