Solar Installer

About the role

Full‑time, on‑site position with travel across New Mexico. OE Solar is a commercial EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) company that designs, builds and maintains solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging systems for schools, government agencies, tribal communities, and businesses throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Install commercial solar PV rooftop (ballasted and attached), ground‑mount, and carport systems to plans, manufacturer requirements, and current NEC code.
• Lay out arrays and install various racking systems, including ballast placement and roof attachments.
• Mount modules and perform stringing and wiring per the plans.
• Install inverters, combiner boxes, disconnects, and monitoring equipment.
• Bend and run EMT, rigid, and PVC conduit; pull wire and make terminations.
• Support trenching, underground conduit runs, and equipment pad work.
• Assist with heavy equipment as needed.
• Help with battery storage (BESS) installations.
• Install Level 2 and DC fast chargers (DCFC), including pedestal and wall‑mount units.
• Run conduit and feeders, set bollards, pads, and mounting hardware for EV chargers.
• Assist with charger startup, commissioning, and network activation.
• Read and work from electrical one‑line diagrams, site plans, and roof plans on every job.
• Set up fall protection and roof safety equipment.
• Take before‑and‑after photos of each install.
• Write a daily log in the CRM and upload photos into a dated folder for each job.
• Finish work on schedule and keep job sites, trucks, and the shop clean and organized daily.
• Train and mentor newer crew members.

Requirements

• 1+ years of commercial solar, electrical, or construction experience.
• Commitment to safety: follow OSHA requirements and company safety manual; wear full PPE on every site.
• Ability to read electrical and construction drawings.
• Physical ability to lift 80 lb, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Arrive on time with tools from the required tool list.
• Professional and respectful demeanor with customers, facility staff, and coworkers.
• Take ownership of work, report to supervisor, and document work in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• NABCEP PV Associate or PV Installation Professional certification.
• EV charger manufacturer certifications (e.g., ChargePoint or similar).
• Experience with heavy equipment (skid steer, telehandler, mini excavator) or forklift certification.

Pay

$20–$25 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Full‑time, on‑site work with travel across New Mexico.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Paid training and certification support.
• Opportunities to grow into crew lead and foreman roles.
• Work on projects that power New Mexico schools and communities.