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Tech Leader information
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$10.96 - $16.10
17% of jobs
$19.72 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.10 - $21.23
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The median wage is $28.38 / hr.
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$41.77 - $46.91
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$46.91 - $52.04
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How much do tech leader jobs pay per hour?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Tech Leader, and why are they important?
How does a Tech Leader typically balance hands-on technical work with managerial responsibilities?
What are Tech Leaders?
What is the difference between Tech Leader vs Software Architect?
| Aspect | Tech Leader | Software Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; experience in software development | Usually holds a degree in computer science or software engineering; often has certifications in architecture frameworks |
| Work Environment | Leads technical teams, manages projects, and oversees development processes | Designs system architecture, defines technical standards, and ensures scalability and performance |
| Industry Usage | Commonly used across tech companies, startups, and enterprises for leadership roles | Used in organizations requiring complex system design and technical planning |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Often searched by those looking for leadership roles in tech projects | Often compared when exploring high-level technical design and system planning roles |
The main difference is that a Tech Leader focuses on leading teams and managing projects, while a Software Architect concentrates on designing system structures and technical standards. Both roles require strong technical backgrounds but serve different strategic functions within tech organizations.

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Posted 20 days ago
NextEra Energy rating
8.6
Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
9th of 50 rated energy and utility
Job description
Requisition ID: 95051
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
The PV Solar Field Tech Leader is a key role responsible for leading and overseeing a team of PV solar field technicians. As a leader in the field, you will ensure the safe and efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of photovoltaic (PV) solar systems. The PV Solar Field Tech Leader will play a critical role in ensuring the success of solar projects and maintaining high standards of performance and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain a strong safety culture on-site, promoting adherence to safety protocols and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular safety trainings, inspections, and audits to minimize workplace hazards and foster a safe working environment.
- Provide leadership and guidance to a team of PV solar field technicians, ensuring teamwork, collaboration, and a positive work environment. Coach and mentor team members while promoting professional development opportunities.
- Collaborate with project managers and engineers to plan and execute PV solar projects, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality standards, and safety guidelines. Coordinate team activities and allocate resources effectively.
- Oversee the, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of PV solar systems, including modules, inverters, racking systems, and electrical components. Ensure compliance with design specifications and technical standards.
- Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with PV solar systems. Lead repair and maintenance activities, ensuring timely resolution of problems to minimize downtime and maximize system performance.
- Maintain accurate records of project activities, equipment inventory, maintenance schedules, and repairs. Prepare and submit comprehensive reports to management, highlighting project progress, issues, and recommendations.
- Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure proper installation, operation, and maintenance of PV solar systems. Perform inspections and quality checks to verify compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
- Liaise with suppliers, vendors, and contractors to procure equipment, tools, and materials required for PV solar projects. Manage relationships, negotiate contracts, and evaluate performance to ensure high-quality services and timely deliveries.
The Site Technician will support the Regional Manager or designee to ensure the perfect execution of the PGD processes. Site Technicians in a solar region perform duties in the following but are not limited to safety, contractor management, electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, overall site operations, asset management and regulatory compliance, reliability engineering, and inventory management.
- Reliability engineering
- Warranty management
- Operation and basic maintenance
- Electrical and power electronics troubleshooting and repairs
- Safety and Environmental program stewardship
- Supervisory duties of NEE employees and contractors
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
- Business duties and Inventory management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Regulatory compliance
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- High School Grad / GED
- Experience: 5+ years
- Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
- Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
- Licensed Electrician
- Licensed Master Electrician
- Cable Locating Principles&Techniques Cer
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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