Clearway Energy
Solar Technician
$50K–$107K
Newburgh, New York, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Experience
- Level II: 1+ years in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC; alternatively, 2+ years of field experience with significant I&E, I&C, and/or C&I Electrician experience. Level III: 4+ years of PV solar experience, with I&E, I&C, and/or C&I Electrician experience considered in lieu.
- Education
- Trainee: high school diploma or GED, or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of employment. A 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications is preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.
About the job
Troubleshoots, maintains, services, and repairs solar PV systems and related equipment to support safe and efficient plant operations.
What you'll do
- Performs preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on solar PV systems and associated equipment.
- Troubleshoots electrical, instrumentation, control, and inverter systems, with responsibilities varying by technician level.
- Completes work orders and operational documentation and follows environmental and safety requirements.
What they ask for
- Trainees must have a high school diploma or GED, or be willing to obtain one within six months; a valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.
- Level I requires demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge gained through direct work experience.
- Level II requires 1+ years of power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC experience; specified field electrician experience may substitute.
- Level III requires 4+ years of PV solar experience; specified I&E, I&C, or C&I electrician experience may substitute.
Nice to have
- Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams (Level I).
- 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications.
Pay
USD $50,000 - $60,000 (Technician Trainee; base salary); USD $54,000 - $77,000 (Solar Technician I; base salary); USD $62,000 - $88,000 (Solar Technician II; base salary); USD $88,000 - $107,000 (Solar Technician III; base salary); USD $50,000 — $107,000 (salary range across all U.S. locations; base salary)
Tools
solar PV systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, distributed control systems, inverter, I&E, I&C, C&I
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