Clearway Energy
Solar Technician
$50K–$107K
Newburgh, New York, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Experience
- Requirements vary by level: no prior electrical experience required for Trainee; Level II requires 1+ years in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC, or 2+ years of specified field experience; Level III requires 4+ years of PV solar experience, with stated electrician experience accepted in lieu.
- Education
- High school diploma or GED required for Trainee, 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
Maintains, troubleshoots, 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 PV systems and associated electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Troubleshoots electrical, instrumentation, control, and inverter systems; completes maintenance work orders and operational documentation as applicable to level.
- Follows environmental and safety requirements and supports site operations, including on-call work and travel when required.
What they ask for
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record; high school diploma or GED (or willingness to obtain within six months) for Trainee.
- For Level I, demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge from relevant work experience; ability to meet the Qualified Electrical Worker program requirements.
- 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; relevant electrical/construction project and instrumentation/control skills.
Nice to have
- Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
- 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications.
Pay
$50,000 - $60,000 USD base salary; $54,000 - $77,000 USD base salary; $62,000 - $88,000 USD base salary; $88,000 - $107,000 USD base salary; $50,000 — $107,000 USD base salary
Tools
solar PV systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, distributed control systems, inverter, I&E, I&C, C&I
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