SOLAR FOREMAN

Jefferson Electric

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 41,328 - 55,104

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Company-provided healthcare

Optional vision & dental insurance

Optional 401k

Continuing education & advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading solar energy company is seeking a Solar Foreman to lead, manage, and train field crews on commercial solar projects. The role involves overseeing operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and performing quality checks. Candidates should possess extensive C&I solar experience and strong leadership skills. Benefits include PTO and company-provided healthcare. This position offers competitive pay and requires travel up to 75% within the United States.

Qualifications

3–5 years C&I solar experience.
5+ years leading field crews.
Ability to repeatedly lift 75+ lbs and work at varying roof heights.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and mentor crews ranging from 4–20+ depending on project scale.
Oversee daily operations for solar projects, including racking and module installation.
Perform daily quality checks and lead onsite safety efforts.

Skills

C&I solar experience

Leading field crews

Plan-reading skills

Proficiency with torque tools

Attention to detail

Tools

Torque tools

QC instrumentation

Job description

SOLAR FOREMAN

Pay Range: $30–$40/hr
Reports To: Solar Project Manager
Travel: Up to 75% (company-paid lodging, transportation, and per diem)

Position Summary

The Solar Foreman leads, manages, and trains field crews on commercial and industrial solar projects ranging from 250 kW to 5 MW+, including large rooftop and ground-mount systems. This role ensures work is executed safely, efficiently, and according to Jefferson Energy’s standards for quality, workmanship, and professionalism. The Foreman serves as the technical expert and complete-site lead, responsible for production, safety compliance, layout, QC, documentation, and communication with both internal leadership and customers when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership, Training & Oversight

Lead, supervise, and mentor crews ranging from 4–20+ depending on project scale.
Train crew members on installation sequencing, safety practices, tool use, quality standards, and production expectations.
Delegate tasks clearly and effectively while maintaining accountability for crew performance.
Uphold and model company core values: Partnership, Transparency, Impact, and Grit.

Project Execution

Oversee daily operations for C&I solar projects including racking, module installation, wire management, grounding, and AC/DC interface coordination.
Conduct preconstruction layout, including array positioning, mechanical staging, and preliminary electrical routing.
Preplan, Request, and Verify Jobsite materials needed to complete project scope.
Perform string and circuit verification, ensuring correct polarity, labeling, and compliance with plans and code.
Coordinate with AC Leads, Mechanical Leads, subcontractors, and temp labor.

Quality & Safety

Perform daily quality checks, correcting deficiencies in real time.
Lead all onsite safety efforts including toolbox talks, PPE compliance, and safety documentation.
Utilize QC/QA inspection tools including torque verification equipment, string testers, and thermal imaging.

Communication & Documentation

Complete daily logs, production updates, material inventories, and upcoming work plans.
Communicate with the Project Manager and customers when the PM is unavailable.
Utilize drones for documentation (when appropriate and certified).

Close-Out

Assist with punch lists, system cleanup, labeling, and commissioning support as required.

Required Experience & Skills

3–5 years C&I solar experience.
5+ years leading field crews.
Advanced plan-reading skills including one-lines, layout drawings, and spec sheets.
Proficiency with torque tools, mapping tools, QC instrumentation, and thermal imaging.
Ability to repeatedly lift 75+ lbs and work at varying roof heights.
Strong attention to detail and ability to model high standards of workmanship.

Preferred (Not Required) Credentials