Senior Solar Field Service Technician — MV & PV Lead

New Energy Equity; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck and tools provided

Up to 8% performance bonus

PPE and flame-resistant clothing kit

Health insurance (80% premiums paid)

401(k) with 7.5% match

PTO 120–200 hours + 11 holidays

8 weeks parental leave

Company-paid Life and AD&D

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000/yr

OSHA 30 / NFPA 70E training (company‑s

Drone/FAA Part 107 training (company‑s

Job summary

New Energy Equity in Virginia seeks a Senior Field Service Technician to be the regional technical authority for solar PV and energy storage. This in-person outdoor role covers Central Virginia from Farmville to Richmond, requiring residence within commuting distance.

You will coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, manage electrical permitting with AHJs, and mentor junior technicians while collaborating with management and vendors to ensure safe, compliant, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia Master Electrician license or convertible license.
• 5+ years senior field experience in solar PV or related electrical work.
• Proven ability to work safely in medium-voltage environments.
• Experience mentoring technicians and managing vendors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex preventive and corrective maintenance across the region.
• Oversee electrical permitting and AHJ coordination.
• Lead safety approvals and LOTO processes.
• Mentor junior technicians and partner with O&M Manager.
• Collaborate with regional management and vendors on installations and warranties.

Skills

Senior field exp

MV switching

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Education

Virginia Master Electrician license

Tools

CMMS

Job description

New Energy Equity in Virginia seeks a Senior Field Service Technician to be the regional technical authority for solar PV and energy storage. This in-person outdoor role covers Central Virginia from Farmville to Richmond, requiring residence within commuting distance.

You will coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, manage electrical permitting with AHJs, and mentor junior technicians while collaborating with management and vendors to ensure safe, compliant, efficient operations.