Lead Commercial Solar Installer, Mid-Atlantic

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States Grid Alternatives Family Full time
Job Details Experienced GRID Alternatives, Mid-Atlantic - Washington, DC Full Time Up to 25% Day General LaborDescription

Lead Commercial Solar Installer (Mid-Atlantic)

About Grid

GRID Alternatives is a national leader in making clean, affordable solar power and solar jobs accessible to low-income communities and communities of color. GRID is an entrepreneurial, high-growth non-profit organization that provides direct solar installation and project development; workforce training and service learning opportunities; and low-income solar policy advocacy. 

Our vision: a transition to clean, renewable energy that includes and benefits everyone.

At GRID, we care about each other and know that each employee has a whole self that includes life outside of work. Our culture supports learning, growth and well-being of all of our team members.

We are looking for a full-time, experienced Lead Commercial Solar Installer to oversee all aspects of commercial scale rooftop and ground mount PV installations for the Mid-Atlantic region (D.C., VA, MD and DE). This position is with our multi-family installation team and would require working with our single-family installation team as the need arises.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

  • Responsible for all technical and safety aspects of PV installations

  • Assist with designing and engineering of small commercial solar electric systems

  • Review designs for compliance with GRID Alternatives design standards and local and national code compliance

  • Train team leader volunteers in solar PV installation

  • Lead installations of solar PV systems with crews of volunteers and/or job trainees

  • Ensure that all solar installations are installed according to GRID Alternatives safety and quality standards

  • Assist in project management for multi-family/small commercial PV installations

  • Assist in warehouse organization, organization of tools and other construction resources, etc.

Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience in PV system installation, design, and troubleshooting

  • Experience leading a crew in PV installation

  • Excellent communication skills (ability to work with volunteers and clients, ability to represent GRID Alternatives positively)

  • Flexibility and willingness to embrace change, go the extra mile, and bring ideas and energy to a rapidly growing organization

  • Willingness to work on evenings and weekends

  • Valid Drivers license and clean driving record

  • Willingness to travel extensively throughout the Mid-Atlantic region as well as to other GRID offices around the country

DESIRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Passion for sustainability, affordable housing, the environment, or environmental justice, or just generally grounded in making the world a better place

  • Experience in training and/or working with volunteers

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Sketchup or AutoCAD

  • NABCEP certified

  • Electrical license in one or more jurisdiction a plus

Compensation:

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision/eye care insurance, 5 weeks paid time off, up to 10 paid holidays, Commuter Checks, 403B retirement plan, employee assistance program (EAP), flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD), and yearly professional development funds to further education up to $600. GRID prioritizes a healthy work-life balance for all staff.

To Apply

Applicants must submit both a resume and cover letter online at www.gridalternatives.org/jobs. Mailed and emailed applications are not accepted.

GRID Alternatives provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Women, reentry individuals, and people of color are urged to apply.

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