PV Field Testing Engineer

About the role

Intertek's Clean Energy Associates (CEA) team serves solar project developers, owners, financiers, and equipment manufacturers, providing quality assurance, supply chain management, traceability, and technical support across the value chain. As a PV Field Testing Engineer, you will execute onsite solar PV projects including module testing, inspections, audits, commissioning verification, and troubleshooting, while adhering to technical, commercial, safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements. The role requires frequent travel (up to 80% of the time) and a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client sites and perform systems audits, inspections, and commissioning on solar PV systems and components.
• Analyze test data and assist in report generation.
• Participate in PV inspections to ensure safe and proper testing and data management.
• Use and maintain test devices and tools.
• Assist in coordination with client representatives and other onsite personnel.
• Visit PV manufacturing facilities for quality control audits.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or physics (4+ year engineering/science degree).
• Understanding of PV module and system components and operation.
• Experience in PV testing/inspection, O&M, or electrician experience with C&I and/or utility‑scale PV systems preferred.
• Experience with I‑V curve tracing, Megger testing, infrared scanning, visual inspection, multimeter use, and safety practices during inspections/commissioning.
• Experience interpreting EL images and/or I‑V curve traces, and testing PV modules and cells is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); diligent record‑keeping; proficient Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• NABCEP certification preferred.
• OSHA 10/30 certification, fall protection training, and training in arc‑flash, lock‑out/tag‑out, and other special protective equipment and procedures desirable.
• Ability to work outdoors in harsh conditions (desert, winter, nighttime, long hours standing, climbing stairs/ladders).
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the time and a valid passport required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous vacation/sick time (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive compensation package.