Site Survey and Service Technician – Direct Residential Solar Evaluative Engineering and Field Technical Diagnostics
Job Overview
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Company: OnsiteEnergy, Inc.
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Salary/Pay Rate: $38.00 to $45.00 per hour (Plus Year-End Bonus).
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Location: Tomkins Cove, NY.
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Job/Employment Type: Full-Time.
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Schedule: Monday – Friday (Availability for occasional weekends and overtime required).
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Project Scope: Residential Solar Installations.
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Mandatory Licences & Certifications: Valid Driver's License.
The Opportunity
You will serve as the principal technical evaluator, managing pre-installation structural analyses and advanced electrical system configurations. This high-impact role provides the field autonomy to dictate project design accuracy while leading critical post-installation diagnostic service missions. You will directly affect system build quality and operational longevity, backed by an expert organization that prioritizes elite craft execution.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Perform technical pre-installation site surveys encompassing structural roof measurements, pitch analysis, and shading evaluations.
- Assess electrical readiness by mapping existing service panels, distribution lines, and physical access configurations.
- Document critical asset parameters and structural constraints utilizing specialized digital suites like Aurora and CompanyCam.
- Diagnose complex post-installation solar array faults down to individual inverter elements and rapid shutdown networks.
- Execute precise, code-compliant adjustments within energized main distribution panels and AC/DC disconnect points.
- Coordinate with centralized design engineers to reconcile field conditions against preliminary structural blueprints.
- Enforce rigorous personal and crew safety protocols when operating at elevated heights or handling high-voltage arrays.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of verified field experience specializing in solar technical site surveys or installation service.
- Clear capability to work confidently and safely around residential electrical configurations and high-voltage circuitry.
- Full physical capacity to climb tall extension ladders, navigate high pitched roofs, and manage technical toolsets.
- Valid driver’s license paired with a demonstrated record of safe, responsible personal vehicle operation.
- Advanced technical literacy utilizing mobile tablets, field documentation software, and cloud-based operating platforms.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Demonstrated mastery using localized solar software architectures including Aurora, CompanyCam, and Enerflo platforms.
- Completed safety milestones including an active OSHA 10 card, fall protection training, or electrical safety credentials.
- Hands-on trade experience executing main electrical panel upgrades or commercial-grade electrical conduit routing.
Compensation & Benefits
- Premium hourly base pay ranging from $38.00 to $45.00 augmented by a corporate year-end performance bonus.
- Stable financial infrastructure featuring a dependable weekly pay cycle and consistent overtime opportunities.
- Full healthcare security options including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plan coverages.
- Generous paid leave package covering accrued vacation time, dedicated sick days, and recognized national holidays.
- Provided corporate service vehicle, commercial gas allocations, and professional company field uniforms.
- Complete provisions of top-tier personal protective gear, specialized field testing tools, and fall safety gear.
- Fully funded technical product masterclasses, clean energy industry training, and advanced trade certifications.
- Vibrant corporate team culture including organized company social events, family activities, and annual reward trips.
About Us
OnsiteEnergy, Inc. is an elite clean energy organization established and directed by experienced field trade professionals. We intentionally avoid the high-volume sales model, choosing instead to focus our operations exclusively on uncompromised build quality. Our corporate culture champions deep field mentorship, technical mastery, top-tier tools, and absolute respect for our craft workers.
OnsiteEnergy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.