Technical Manager for Solar Projects

Mechatron Trackers; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Mechatron Trackers is seeking a Technical Project Manager – Solar Field Operations to lead the installation and execution of commercial solar tracker projects. This is a hands-on role with significant field involvement, supervising field crews and contractors, and providing technical direction on-site.

The ideal candidate combines solar project experience, field leadership, and project management skills, with knowledge of mechanical and electrical aspects of solar systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar project management, construction, installation, or field operations.
• Experience with commercial solar PV projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical components of solar systems.
• Experience supervising field crews, contractors, or installation teams.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and electrical schematics.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Willing to travel and work outdoors at active project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and field execution of solar tracker installations.
• Supervise field crews, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors during installation and commissioning.
• Provide technical direction and troubleshoot on-site mechanical, electrical, and installation issues.
• Review engineering plans, drawings, schematics, and site layouts.
• Conduct site evaluations and support layout and installation planning.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, safety, and installation quality.
• Coordinate with customers, utilities, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to technical standards.

Skills

Field leadership

Solar project management

Reading engineering plans

Bilingual English/Spanish

Problem solving

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Job description

Job Overview

Mechatron Trackers is seeking a Technical Project Manager – Solar Field Operations to lead the installation and execution of commercial solar tracker projects.

This is a hands‑on technical role with significant field involvement. The Project Manager will supervise field crews and contractors, provide technical direction during tracker installation, troubleshoot on‑site challenges, and ensure projects are executed according to engineering specifications, safety standards, schedule, and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate combines solar project experience, technical knowledge, field leadership, and project management skills, with a strong understanding of both the mechanical and electrical aspects of solar systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and field execution of solar tracker installations.
• Supervise field crews, subcontractors, engineers, and vendors during installation and commissioning.
• Provide technical direction and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and installation issues on-site.
• Review engineering plans, technical drawings, schematics, and site layouts.
• Conduct site evaluations and support system layout and installation planning.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, installation quality, safety, and technical compliance.
• Coordinate with customers, utilities, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, correctly, on schedule, and according to Mechatron's technical standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar project management, construction, installation, or field operations.
• Experience with commercial solar PV projects.
• Strong knowledge of the mechanical and electrical components of solar systems.
• Experience supervising field crews, contractors, or installation teams.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, technical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Strong technical problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Comfortable working outdoors and spending significant time at active project sites.
• Ability and willingness to travel for installations, inspections, and customer visits.

Compensation

$65,368.60 – $78,723.48 per year

This is not a desk-only project management position.

We're looking for someone who is equally comfortable reviewing a project plan and stepping onto a solar site to make sure it is executed correctly.

If you understand how solar systems come together mechanically and electrically and know how to lead field teams through installation and commissioning, we'd like to hear from you.