Solar Site Technician

Standard Energy Solutions; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Vacation, sick and holiday pay

401(k) savings plan

Employee referral program

Career path opportunities

Job summary

Standard Energy Solutions is seeking a field survey technician based in Richmond, VA or Columbia, MD to perform site audits on PV systems using drones and software to capture measurements, photos, and notes.

You will complete the electronic Site Survey form for the Solar Design team, record task progress in software, and manage permit packages with local authorities. Travel to multiple sites is required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of field construction experience
• PV design or PV Electrical experience is preferred
• Experience with PV plan sets is preferred
• Must be a motivated team player, looking to succeed
• Experience with construction design is preferred
• High School diploma is required, college degree is preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Professional appearance and interaction
• Strong computer skills

Responsibilities

• Perform site audits on sold systems using software and drones to take measurements, photographs, notes, and shading measurements of project sites.
• Complete & submit electronic Site Survey form in support of Solar Design team.
• Utilize software systems to record progress of various tasks.
• Submit and pick up permit packages at various building departments as needed.
• Coordinate, organize and be present at jobsite for inspection process.
• Support branch staff with administrative support, including organization and maintenance of project folders, uploads of pictures, completion of finished folders and some light administrative work.
• Maintain valid Driver’s License and must be able to travel to multiple sites throughout the day
• Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned task tasks (up to 50 pounds frequently)
• Work safely in branch/warehouse/rooftop environments

Skills

Field construction

Team player

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

Tools

PV plan sets

Drone data capture software

Job description

Perform site audits on sold systems utilizing software and drones to take measurements, photographs, notes, and shading measurements of project sites.

Complete & submit electronic Site Survey form in support of Solar Design team.

Utilize software systems to record progress of various tasks.

Submit and pick up permit packages at various building departments as needed.

Coordinate, organize and be present at jobsite for inspection process.

Support branch staff with administrative support, including organization andmaintenance of project folders, uploads of pictures, completion of finished foldersand some light administrative work.

Requirements

• 1+ years of previous field construction experience
• PV design or PV Electrical experience is preferred
• Experience with PV plan sets is preferred
• Must be a motivated team player, looking to succeed
• Experience with construction design is preferred
• High School diploma is required, college degree is preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellentorganizational and time management skills
• Professional appearance and interaction
• Strong computer skills

Maintain valid Driver’s License and must be able to travel to multiple sitesthroughout the day

Physical Demands

• Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks (up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance)
• Ability to work safely in a branch/warehouse/rooftop environment
• Ability to operate oice equipment including computers and determine accuracy ofwork
• Ability to interact with co-workers and participate in meetings
• Ability to work on rooftops with various angles and surfaces
• Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions

Location and Benefits

This position is based out of our Richmond, VA or Columbia, MD oice

• Paid training
• Full benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance
• Attractive vacation, sick and holiday pay
• 401(k) savings plan
• Employee referral program
• Career path opportunities for top performers

This position requires use of your own vehicle. Compensation for mileage is provided in addition to the hourly rate.