Renewable Energy Solar Electric Technician

Ameresco

Pennsylvania, United States Full-time in Trades & Services
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    • Job ID 2768838

    Job Description

    At Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), we are at the forefront of the energy revolution, dedicated to empowering our clients to cut costs, bolster their resilience, and achieve net-zero carbon emissions in the global energy landscape. As a trusted partner for public sector organizations, educational institutions (both K-12 and higher education), utilities, and healthcare entities across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe, we stand ready to pave the way forward.

    Our commitment shines through in our ability to develop, construct, and operate customized smart energy efficiency solutions and innovative infrastructure upgrades that lead to significant cost savings, increased resilience, and a clean, sustainable future. Our extensive offerings are strategically designed to tackle current challenges while positioning our clients for success in the years to come.

    We are excited to announce a fresh opportunity within Ameresco’s Operations & Maintenance Group for a Solar Electrician based in the Raleigh, NC region, specializing in Solar Operations and Maintenance for commercial solar installations.

    The compensation for this role ranges from $42 to $50 per hour.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Identify safety hazards and adhere to safety protocols to protect yourself, your coworkers, and the public.

    • Skillfully read and interpret instruction manuals, blueprints, and control system diagrams, applying your knowledge to daily tasks under the guidance of the Lead Electrician.

    • Maintain comprehensive records—both written and electronic—such as work orders, calibration sheets, time cards, and material requests to document ongoing work and project completion.

    • Engage in the repair, testing, troubleshooting, inspection, installation, removal, and maintenance of solar site equipment, including solar panels, inverters, transformers, breakers, switchgear, and SCADA systems.

    • Oversee and train apprentice electricians and coworkers on the effective and safe use of tools and maintenance practices.

    • Perform additional duties as necessary to support operations.

    Essential Qualifications:

    • High School Diploma or equivalent is essential.

    • At least 2 years of hands-on experience in industrial solar electric or electronic maintenance, with skills in the repair, inspection, testing, installation, and/or upkeep of relevant electrical or electronic equipment.

    • Valid and clean Driver’s License from your state of residence.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Solid grasp of electrical principles, voltage, and current relationships for both AC and DC circuits.

    • Familiarity with Solar PV systems is advantageous.

    • Ability to successfully fulfill training and testing prerequisites for the position.

    • Capable of physical tasks including pushing, pulling, bending, standing, stooping, lifting, carrying, reaching, climbing, hearing, and seeing, as well as working at heights for extended periods.

    • OSHA training and certification are preferred.

    • Willingness to travel and maintain flexibility for on-call responsibilities or a varied work schedule.

    At Ameresco, we pride ourselves on challenging creative and driven individuals, fostering an environment ripe for initiative and success. We offer a comprehensive array of competitive employee benefits, including people-centric insurance programs and investment incentives.

    Please be aware that all official communication from Ameresco will originate from our designated email address. Any correspondence from different domains should be considered fraudulent. Report any suspicious communications to the appropriate platform. For additional inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at 1-866-AMERESCO.

    Ameresco is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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