Senior Energy Systems Technician — Lead Complex Field Projects

Servist Energy; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Servist Energy in New Jersey is seeking a Level 3 Advanced Technician to lead complex field operations, diagnose advanced electrical systems, and mentor junior technicians on multi‑platform solar PV, BESS, EV charging, and SCADA projects.

You will oversee installation, commissioning, and safety compliance, coordinate crews, and interface with clients and OEMs to optimize performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in solar PV, BESS, EV charging, or related electrical service fields.
• Demonstrated expertise in multi‑platform system diagnostics and advanced electrical troubleshooting.
• OSHA 30 and NFPA 70E (current).
• Valid Level 2 completion and demonstrated field leadership experience.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools: multimeters, IV curve tracers, infrared cameras, power analyzers.
• Experience with SCADA monitoring platforms and remote troubleshooting.
• Ability to work at heights, climb ladders, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis and resolution for complex issues across solar PV, BESS, EV, and SCADA platforms
• Conduct IV curve tracing, advanced insulation resistance testing, and comprehensive system performance evaluations
• Perform breaker coordination studies, power factor correction analysis, and electrical load balancing
• Troubleshoot SCADA system errors, remote monitoring issues, and network communication faults
• Perform high-level troubleshooting of inverters, transformers, relays, breakers, and switchgear
• Apply advanced electrical diagnostic techniques to identify failures in controllers, communication networks, and storage systems
• Serve as the technical escalation point for Level 1 and Level 2 technicians in the field

Skills

Diagnostics

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership

Field operations

Mentorship

Education

Journeyman Electrician License (or equivalent)

NABCEP PV Installation Professional or equivalent

Thermography certification (Level I or II)

Forklift and Aerial Lift Certification

Commissioning or system startup experience

Tools

IV curve tracers

Infrared cameras

Power analyzers

Multimeters

SCADA monitoring platforms

Job description

Servist Energy in New Jersey is seeking a Level 3 Advanced Technician to lead complex field operations, diagnose advanced electrical systems, and mentor junior technicians on multi‑platform solar PV, BESS, EV charging, and SCADA projects.

You will oversee installation, commissioning, and safety compliance, coordinate crews, and interface with clients and OEMs to optimize performance and reliability.