Clearway Energy
Solar Technician
$50K–$107K
Daggett, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 19, 2026
- Experience
- Level II: 1+ years in a power plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC, or 2+ years of qualifying field experience in lieu. Level III: 4+ years of PV solar experience, or qualifying I&E, I&C and/or C&I Electrician experience 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 power-plant equipment, with duties varying by technician level.
What you'll do
- Performs preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on solar PV equipment; higher-level technicians troubleshoot electrical and control systems.
- Supports safe site operations, completes maintenance documentation, and follows environmental and safety requirements.
- Works independently or with crews; travel and non-standard or on-call hours may be required depending on level.
What they ask for
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record; high school diploma or GED, or willingness to obtain it within six months.
- Level I: mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge gained through direct work experience; able to meet the Qualified Electrical Worker program requirements.
- Level II: 1+ year of power-plant or PV Solar O&M/EPC experience, or 2+ years of field experience in significant I&E, I&C and/or C&I electrical work in lieu of applicable solar experience.
- Level III: 4+ years of PV solar experience, with I&E, I&C and/or C&I electrician experience considered in lieu; electrical/construction project experience and instrumentation/control knowledge.
Nice to have
- Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
- 2-year technical degree or equivalent Journeyman certification/qualifications.
Pay
USD 50,000–60,000 base salary (Technician Trainee); USD 54,000–77,000 base salary (Solar Technician I); USD 62,000–88,000 base salary (Solar Technician II); USD 88,000–107,000 base salary (Solar Technician III); USD 50,000–107,000 base salary (range across all U.S. locations)
Tools
solar PV systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, distributed control systems, inverter, I&E, I&C, C&I
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