Site Survey Technician, Solar

Photon Brothers; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon Brothers is seeking a Site Survey Technician to work from our Westminster, CO location. You will perform residential surveys, capture measurements and photos, and hand off a complete data package to design, permitting, and install teams. Your work shapes design, permits, and customer experience.

The role requires 5+ years in solar, NEC knowledge, and NABCEP/OSHA certifications; travel across the Denver metro area is expected. Compensation is hourly with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of solar industry experience; 2+ years in residential site surveys preferred.
• Proficient with NEC residential PV guidelines; knowledge of Article 690 and 705 interconnection.
• Experience with Aurora/OpenSolar; drone-based roof surveys a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys of residential properties for solar PV and related upgrades.
• Access roofs/attics to measure roof planes, pitch, azimuth, obstructions, and assess material/age.
• Evaluate framing; identify needed main panel upgrades, derates, or interconnections.
• Inspect electrical service: main panel ratings, busbar, grounding, and service entrance conditions.
• Plan conduit routes and interconnection points; document data in HubSpot.

Skills

Solar industry experience

Residential site surveys

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Education

NABCEP PV Associate

PV Installation Professional

OSHA 10/30

Tools

Aurora

OpenSolar

Drone surveys

Job description

Position Overview

This position will be based out of our Westminster, CO location.

Photon Brothers is looking for a Site Survey Technician to join our team. The Site Survey Technician is the first technical set of eyes on every project. You'll visit customer homes to evaluate roof, structural, and electrical conditions, capture accurate measurements and photos, and hand off a complete, reliable data package to our design, permitting, and install teams. Your work directly shapes system design, permit approvals, change orders, and the customer’s experience. When the survey is thorough, everything downstream goes smoothly.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site surveys of residential properties for solar PV, battery storage, and related electrical upgrades
• Access roofs and attics safely to measure roof planes, pitch, azimuth, and obstructions, and assess roofing material, condition, and age
• Evaluate structural framing, including rafter/truss size, spacing, span, and any visible damage or deficiencies that could affect mounting
• Inspect the electrical service: main panel make/model and rating, main breaker and busbar ratings, available breaker space, grounding and bonding, meter location, and service entrance conditions
• Identify when a main panel upgrade, derate, or supply side connection may be needed
• Identify and document code or safety concerns (existing wiring issues, aluminum branch circuits, recalled panels, etc.) and flag them for the design and sales teams
• Plan and document conduit routes, equipment locations (inverters, disconnects, batteries), and interconnection points
• Perform shade analysis using tools such as Aurora, drone imagery, or similar, and capture complete, well-labeled photo documentation
• Upload survey data, photos, and notes to HubSpot accurately and on schedule
• Communicate professionally with homeowners, explaining what you’re doing, answering basic questions, and setting clear expectations about next steps
• Coordinate with Sales, Design, Permitting, and Operations to resolve questions and support accurate project scopes
• Follow all company safety policies, including fall protection, ladder safety, and PPE requirements

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in the solar industry. 2+ years of experience performing residential solar site surveys preferred
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of the NEC as it applies to residential PV (Article 690, Article 705 interconnection, and panel/busbar sizing considerations). Experience with battery storage, EV chargers, or main panel upgrades preferred
• Design Tools: Familiarity with Aurora, OpenSolar, or similar design platforms preferred. Experience with drone based roof surveys a plus (FAA Part 107 a plus)
• Certifications: NABCEP PV Associate or PV Installation Professional certification and OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred
• Technology: Comfort with tablets, smartphones, and cloud based software
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, with the ability to produce clean, complete documentation every time
• Working Conditions: Comfort working on roofs of varying pitch and in attics and crawl spaces
• Physical Requirements: Ability to climb and work from ladders up to 32 feet, walk on pitched roofs, lift and carry up to 50 pounds (including ladders and equipment), kneel, crawl, crouch, and work in confined spaces such as attics, in varying weather conditions including heat and cold
• Travel: Daily travel to job sites across the Denver metro area and surrounding areas
• REQUIRED: Must have a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record for the last 3 years, and a minimum of 5 years of driving experience, in accordance with PB insurance parameters, no exceptions. Must be able to travel to job sites.

Pay for this position is $27-$33 per hour, depending on experience. Overtime opportunities may be available depending on seasonality and business needs.

This full-time role is eligible to participate in health (one plan is less than $35 per pay check!), dental, and vision insurance. Photon Brothers also offers a 401k with match, as well as company-sponsored life insurance and telehealth. Paid holidays and PTO are also offered with this position.

This role will be posted until October 27, 2026 at a minimum, or until the role is filled.

About Us

At Photon Brothers, we’re dedicated to leading the way in clean energy solutions and helping our clients transition to sustainable, reliable power sources. As a trusted provider of electrical services, we specialize in the installation of solar panels, battery storage systems, and EV chargers, and are proud partners in Tesla’s Powerwall Certified Installer program. We also offer roofing services, detach and reset, and solar system maintenance, making us a full-service home energy company.

With locations across Colorado and California, we keep everything in-house — from sales and project management to installation and service — so our customers always know who to call.