Solar Installer

Paylocity; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits: health, dental, PTO, paidhol

Paid training and certification

Room to grow into crew lead

Work on NM projects

Job summary

OE Solar seeks a Commercial Solar & EV Installer to join our on-site team across New Mexico. This full-time role involves installing rooftop, ground-mount and carport solar systems, plus Level 2 and DC fast chargers, following NEC codes and manufacturer specs.

You will read electrical diagrams, lay out wiring, route conduits, and train newer crew members while keeping a clean, safe job site and accurate daily logs.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of commercial solar, electrical or construction experience.
• Ability to read electrical and construction drawings.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 80 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.
• You arrive on time with required tools and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Install rooftop, ground-mount and carport solar systems per plans and NEC codes.
• Install Level 2 and DC fast chargers, wire and install related equipment.
• Read diagrams, lay out wiring, route conduits and pull wires.
• Maintain fall protection, safety protocols and daily CRM logs.
• Train and mentor newer crew members and keep sites organized.

Skills

Read electrical drawings

Read construction drawings

Lift 80 lbs

On-site safety awareness

Professional conduct with customers

Education

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

NABCEP PV Associate or PV Installation Professional

EV charger certifications (ChargePoint or similar)

Tools

Skid steer

Telehandler

Mini excavator

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

Commercial Solar & EV Installer

Full-time | On-site, with travel across New Mexico | Pay range: $20–$25/hr, DOE

About us

OE Solar is a commercial EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) company. We design, build and maintain solar PV, battery storage and EV charging systems for schools, government agencies, tribal communities and businesses across New Mexico. Our purpose is \"Making the impossible possible for a renewable future.\" Our commercial pipeline is growing, and we need skilled installers who take pride in quality work and want to grow with us.

What you'll do

Commercial solar PV

• Install rooftop (ballasted and attached), ground-mount and carport solar systems to plans, manufacturer requirements and current NEC code
• Lay out arrays and install several types of racking systems, including ballast placement and roof attachments
• Mount modules, and string and wire them per the plans
• Install inverters, combiner boxes, disconnects and monitoring equipment
• Bend and run EMT, rigid and PVC conduit. Pull wire and make terminations.
• Support trenching, underground conduit runs and equipment pad work
• Help run heavy equipment as needed
• Help with battery storage (BESS) installations

EV charging

• Install Level 2 and DC fast chargers (DCFC), including pedestal and wall-mount units
• Run conduit and feeders, and set bollards, pads and mounting hardware
• Help with charger startup, commissioning and network activation

On every job

• Read and work from electrical one-line diagrams, site plans and roof plans
• Set up fall protection and roof safety equipment
• Take photos before and after each install
• Write a daily log in CRM and upload the day's photos into a dated folder for each job
• Finish work on schedule, and leave job sites, trucks and the shop clean and organized every day
• Train and mentor newer crew members

What we're looking for

Required

• 1+ years of commercial solar, electrical or construction experience
• Safety comes first: you follow OSHA requirements and our company safety manual, and wear full PPE on every site
• Ability to read electrical and construction drawings
• Ability to lift 80 lbs, climb ladders, work at heights and work outdoors in all weather
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• You arrive on time with the tools on our required tool list
• You're professional and respectful with customers, facility staff and coworkers
• You take ownership of your work, report to your supervisor and document your work in writing

Preferred

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• NABCEP PV Associate or PV Installation Professional
• EV charger manufacturer certifications (ChargePoint or similar)
• Experience with heavy equipment (skid steer, telehandler, mini excavator) or forklift certification

Why OE Solar

• Competitive pay
• Benefits: health, dental, PTO, paid holidays
• Paid training and certification support
• Room to grow into crew lead and foreman roles
• Work on projects that power New Mexico schools and communities