Solar Installer

Oesolarnm; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, PTO, paid holidays

Paid training and certification

Room to grow to crew lead/foreman

Projects powering NM schools and towns

Job summary

OE Solar is recruiting for a Commercial Solar & EV Installer in Albuquerque, NM. This full-time, on-site role involves traveling across New Mexico to install rooftop, ground-mounted, and carport solar systems in accordance with plans and NEC codes.

You will also install Level 2 and DC fast chargers, read diagrams, and maintain safety protocols. The position requires 1+ years in solar/electrical/construction, strong safety discipline, and the ability to lift 80 lbs and work outdoors.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of commercial solar, electrical or construction experience.
• Follow OSHA requirements and wear full PPE on every site.
• Ability to read electrical and construction drawings.
• Lift 80 lbs, climb ladders, work at heights, outdoors in all weather.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Arrive on time with required tools.
• Professional and respectful with customers and coworkers.
• Take ownership and document work in writing.

Responsibilities

• Install rooftop, ground-mount, and carport solar systems to plans and NEC codes.
• Layout arrays and install racking systems.
• Mount modules, wire strings, and install inverters and monitoring equipment.
• Bend conduit, pull wires and make terminations.
• Support trenching and conduit runs; assist with heavy equipment.
• Assist with battery storage installations.
• Install Level 2 and DC fast chargers; assist with startup and network activation.

Skills

Solar installation

Electrical/construction experience

Read electrical drawings

Safety compliance

On-site teamwork

Documentation

Education

OSHA 10/30 certificate

NABCEP PV Associate or PV Installation Professional

Tools

OSHA PPE requirements

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