Solar Field Inspector job

Apply for the Solar Field Inspector job; Millersville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas card provided for travel

Consistent inspection work

Opportunity for additional work within

Training and support from team

Job summary

S.O.T.A. Electrical Services is seeking a Solar Inspection Sitter / Field Representative to perform on-site inspections across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. You will communicate with inspectors, document requirements, and relay corrections to the office for timely action.

The ideal candidate will have basic electrical knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to read electrical plans. Travel and field presence are essential to support our solar and electrical operations.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel across MD/VA/PA.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site at inspections.
• Basic electrical knowledge and ability to read simple plans.
• Comfortable using hand tools and safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled solar and electrical inspections on behalf of the company.
• Take detailed notes on inspection results, corrections, and requirements.
• Take clear photos and document issues identified during inspections.
• Review electrical plans and compare with the installed system.
• Safely access main electrical panels when required.
• Travel to job sites across MD, VA, PA and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Documentation

Notes taking

Basic electrical knowledge

Reading electrical plans

Hand tools familiarity

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Solar Inspection Sitter / Field Representative

S.O.T.A. Electrical Services

is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Solar Inspection Sitter to assist with solar and electrical inspections throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

This position is responsible for being on-site during inspections, communicating with inspectors, documenting inspection requirements, and making sure our team receives accurate information to complete any required corrections.

Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled solar and electrical inspections on behalf of the company
• Communicate professionally with inspectors and take detailed notes on inspection results, corrections, and requirements
• Take clear photos and document any issues identified during inspections
• Review electrical plans and compare them with the installed system
• Safely open and access main electrical panels when required
• Use basic hand tools to make minor adjustments or corrections when appropriate
• Understand basic electrical components, wiring, breakers, grounding, and solar equipment
• Report inspection results back to the office promptly and accurately
• Travel to job sites throughout MD, VA, and PA
• Represent S.O.T.A. Electrical Services professionally while on-site

Requirements

• Reliable personal transportation required
• Willingness to travel throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania
• Basic electrical knowledge and familiarity with residential electrical systems
• Comfortable using hand tools
• Ability to safely access and work around main electrical panels
• Ability to read and understand electrical/solar plans
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to take accurate notes and follow instructions
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Electrical or solar experience is strongly preferred

What We Provide

• Gas card provided for company-related travel
• Consistent inspection work
• Opportunity for additional work within our solar/electrical operations
• Training and support from our team

Ideal candidate:

Someone with electrical or solar experience who is comfortable in the field, can communicate with inspectors, understands plans and electrical panels, and can accurately relay what needs to be done after an inspection.