Field Inspection Engineer

Field Inspection EngineerMust be based - Midwest & East Coast USAA commercial and industrial solar and battery storage developer operates across the United States, delivering distributed energy solutions that convert commercial rooftops, parking facilities, and underutilised land into productive generation assets. The company owns and operates a multi-gigawatt portfolio across multiple states, supplying clean energy to commercial and enterprise customers.Supported by long-term infrastructure investment partners, the organisation is focused on scaling distributed generation and improving energy performance in constrained grid markets. The culture is centred on technical excellence, operational discipline, and effective execution.About the RoleThe Field Inspection Engineer sits within the Diligence & Remediation team, responsible for evaluating operating renewable energy assets for acquisition, identifying technical and performance issues, and developing and delivering remediation solutions.This role supports design review, performance assessment, site inspections, and coordination with internal engineering teams and external technical partners. It requires strong hands-on experience across design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of solar and energy storage systems, with a focus on quality assurance and system reliability.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and assess engineering designs for operational solar and storage assetsConduct site inspections covering electrical, structural, and installation qualityAnalyse system performance data and investigate faults or underperformance issuesInterpret low- and medium-voltage drawings, schematics, specifications, and datasheetsPerform thermal imaging, insulation resistance testing, and support commissioning activitiesPrepare and support commissioning and inspection documentationReview PV modelling outputs (e.g., PVSyst, HelioScope, or equivalent tools)Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of operational issuesWork with engineering teams and contractors to define and track remediation actionsRequirementsAbility to interpret civil, structural, LV and MV electrical drawingsExperience with central and string inverters, DAS, and communications systemsBackground in solar construction, quality assurance, or O&M field rolesUnderstanding of electrical systems and relevant safety standardsFamiliarity with monitoring and communications infrastructure (DAS)Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilityClear written and verbal communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint)Experience with collaboration/project tools (MS Teams, Smartsheet, Procore, Monday.com)Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teamsWillingness to travel up to 25% for site visits and technical supportFull driving licence with clean recordUp-to-date safety and technical trainingDegree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience