Senior Field Service Technician – Solar

New Energy Equity

. Champion operational excellence and event-free operations across the region .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeAnnapolis • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $72,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in solar PV systems, including commissioning, quality assurance audits, and compliance with electrical codes and safety regulations. Proven ability to manage complex projects, mentor technicians, and ensure operational excellence in high-voltage environments.

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Active Maryland Master Electrician License5+ Years Senior-Level Field Experience in Solar PVHands-On Medium-Voltage Switching ExperienceElite Troubleshooting and Root-Cause Problem-Solving SkillsAdvanced Ability to Read and Interpret Electrical Schematics

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Hard Skills

Electrical Theory and PrinciplesPreventative and Corrective MaintenanceElectrical Permitting ManagementComplex Electrical Fault AnalysisQuality Assurance Audits for Solar Electric SystemsMedium-Voltage OperationsAdvanced Diagnostic Tools ProficiencyElectrical Code ComplianceSolar PV Operations and MaintenanceOSHA 30 Certification

Soft Skills

Excellent Interpersonal SkillsVerbal and Written Communication SkillsMentoring and Team Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Specialized Electrical Test EquipmentCMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Maryland Master Electrician LicenseOSHA 30 CertificationFAA Part 107 Certification

Industry Keywords

Solar PV SystemsElectrical CodesSafety RegulationsAHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction)NEC (National Electrical Code)Commercial and Utility-Scale ConfigurationsMedium-Voltage EnvironmentsElectrical SchematicsQuality AssuranceOperational Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Champion operational excellence and event-free operations across the region
Serve as Regional Approval Authority for PLOTO and switching plans, reviewing and approving all plans before work begins
Ensure compliance with state AHJs, electrical codes, safety regulations, and company standards
Review, submit, manage, and close out electrical permits
Perform and coordinate complex preventative and corrective maintenance and deep troubleshooting on solar PV systems
Perform commissioning and quality assurance audits for solar electric systems
Operate in medium-voltage 34,500VAC and 1500VDC environments
Develop corrective action plans for intricate electrical faults
Supervise or review regional field work and mentor junior technicians
Partner with the O&M Manager to improve site performance, production, and operational efficiency
Work with the Regional Manager and third-party vendors on installation, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and warranty maintenance
Manage complex, high-priority, or unusual projects
Provide feedback on training schedules, safety plans, SOPs, and O&M/commissioning processes
Coordinate field repairs and warranty claims and file claims on time
Record faults, deficiencies, and unusual occurrences and track time, materials, and travel expenses in the CMMS
Achieve regional safety, permitting, fleet availability, technician development, and CMMS accuracy objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Maryland Master Electrician license, issued by the Maryland State Board of Master Electricians
5+ years of senior-level field experience in solar PV, commercial/industrial electrical, utility or generation, or industrial plant electrical work
Hands-on medium-voltage switching, grounding, and protection experience
Master-level command of electrical theory and principles, applicable to commercial and utility-scale configurations
Ability to work safely and independently in 34,500VAC and 1500VDC conditions
High proficiency with specialized electrical test equipment and advanced diagnostic tools
Elite troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause problem-solving skills
Advanced ability to read, interpret, and redline complex electrical schematics and engineering drawings
Experience owning electrical permitting end to end, working with AHJs and inspectors, and applying the NEC and state code
Proven track record mentoring field teams and managing vendor relationships
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record meeting the ESS fleet insurance MVR standard
Must live within commuting distance of the Maryland / DMV territory
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; visa sponsorship unavailable
Ability to drive safely, stand for long periods, walk up to three miles daily, navigate ladders/stairs/scaffolding/ramps, distinguish colors, work in extreme heat or cold, and exert specified physical force
Solar PV operations and maintenance, commissioning, QA audit, OSHA 30, NFPA 70E/70B, and FAA Part 107 are helpful but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to an 8% performance bonus, paid annually
Company truck, company fuel/credit card, and vehicle maintenance card
Company-provided PPE and flame-resistant clothing kit at no cost
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer pays 80% of health insurance premiums
401(k) with up to a 7.5% company match
PTO: 120 hours/year (years 0–2), 160 hours (years 3–9), 200 hours (10+ years)
11 paid holidays
8 weeks of paid parental leave
Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance at 1x annual salary
Company-paid OSHA 10/30, NFPA 70E/70B, FAA Part 107, and internal O&M Tech course certifications
Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year for approved programs
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Disability insurance
Voluntary benefits
Paid absences