PV Surveyor/Technician

Solar States • Full-time • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • 5d ago

JOB DESCRIPTION
The PV Surveyor / Technician is responsible for assessing feasibility and designing residential photovoltaic installation projects. Some battery system design work is also required. PV Surveyor / Technician will work under the Pre Construction Group Manager and will also interact with the Director of Residential Projects, PV Designer/Surveyor, Director of Sales, Installation Foreman, and the Sales and pre-construction teams.
This role will be responsible for conducting accurate site surveys and translating survey findings into usable and installable PV and power storage designs. This role requires an understanding of the NEC, OSHA safety regulations, and local EDC requirements (Solar States works mostly in PECO territory, but often has projects in PPL, PSEG, and ACE territories) An understanding of financial implications of difficult installs is also important.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct physical (and virtual) design surveys with tools such as drones, tape measure, ladders, and personal protective equipment, independently or, as needed, with a team
Assess customers’ roof, basements, attics and electrical panels and document information pertaining to the customers: a. Main Service Panel, and existing Electrical system b. Roof Surface Condition c. Roof Structure d. Optimal conduit/conductor routes from the array to the MSP e. Hazards for Installers f. Other information about the home that may impact Solar States’ project
Operate a drone and conduct a drone survey where direct roof access is not feasible a. drone flights required for all surveys for production estimates
Follow through with projects that require structural certifications and coordinate timely structural roof analysis with homeowners (often requires creation of an access point to the roof cavity)
Working with a 3rd party document set partner, translating design survey information from design phase into an approved and code compliant document set (permit drawings)
Stay abreast and adapt to industry trends; continuously learnings about battery systems, EV chargers, technical developments, troubleshooting, maintenance, structural analysis, and more
Develop and maintain strong communication skills with the Sales and Management teams in order to clearly create and plan projects to make installations optimally efficient.
Effectively use the company CRM to track project information, progress, timelines, and performance data
Understand the optimal design applications and design limitations of our standard products, and lead the evaluation of alternate products

PREREQUISITES

At least one year experience in the solar survey or design OR at least one year experience conducting site surveys for general construction projects that included roof and/or electrical elements
Active Driver’s License
Familiarity working in common software environments such as the Google Suite of business programs
OSHA 10
NABCEP PV Associate OR an existing eagerness to sit for and pass the NABCEP exam
Comfort setting up a 24’ ladder and working at heights that require OSHA fall protection
Ability to lift 50 lbs JOB TYPE Full Time REPORTING STRUCTURE This role will report to the PV Designer.

This role coordinates with:

Pre Construction Group Manager
Director of Resi Projects
Director of Sales
Peer Drone Surveyors/PV Designers
Pre-Construction Team
Residential Installers
Sales Team

Job type: Full Time
Compensation and Benefits:

$20-26/hr DOE
15 days of paid vacation per year (prorated).
5 paid sick days per year (prorated).
Paid holidays.
$150/month contribution toward Solar States Health Insurance Program.
Short-term disability coverage.
75% coverage of dental insurance (50% for dependents).
3% contribution to the 401k program after 90 days.
Entry into Solar States profit-sharing plan after 6 months.

Pay: $20-26/hr DOE

Location: Philadelphia, PA; In person

Company Culture: As a B-Corp, Solar States is committed to the triple bottom line: people, the planet, and profit. We foster a highly productive yet relaxed company culture and seek self-motivated individuals who excel in collaborative, growth-oriented environments with strong time management skills.