PV Field Testing Engineer

Intertek•Arlington Heights, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions, is seeking a PV Field Testing Engineer to join their Clean Energy Associates (CEA) team. This role offers a career growth opportunity in Clean Energy, where CEA partners with solar project developers, owners, financiers, and equipment suppliers. CEA provides services such as quality assurance, supply chain management, traceability, and technical support for clean energy projects. Intertek focuses on Total Quality Assurance, aiming to bring quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

B.S. in engineering or physics (4+ year engineering/science degree).
Understanding of the components and operation of PV modules and systems is required.
Experience in PV testing/inspection, O&M, or electrician experience with C&I and/or utility scaled PV systems is preferred.
Experience with I-V Curve Tracing, Megger Testing, Infrared Scanning, Visual Inspection, Multimeter Use and safety practices while conducting inspections and/or commissioning work.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
Diligent record-keeping.
Proficient Microsoft Office and computer skills.
Ability to work outdoors in harsh conditions including but not limited to desert areas, winter conditions, nighttime work, long hours standing, climbing stairs and ladders.
Ability to travel up to 80% of the time and a valid passport required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in interpreting EL images and/or I-V curve traces and/or testing PV modules and cells is a plus.
NABCEP certification preferred.
OSHA 10/30 certification, fall protection training, and training in arc-flash, lock-out/tag-out, and other special protective equipment and procedures desirable.

Responsibilities

Execute onsite solar PV projects including PV module testing, inspections, audits, commissioning verification, and troubleshooting.
Ensure work is performed within all technical, commercial, safety regulatory, and environmental requirements to meet or exceed client expectations.
Troubleshoot issues that arise during testing and resolve conflicts.
Communicate effectively virtually with colleagues and coordinate work across time zones.
Travel to client sites and perform systems audits, inspections, and commissioning on solar PV systems and components.
Analyze test data and assist in report generation.
Participate in PV inspections to ensure safe and proper testing and data management.
Use and maintain test devices and tools.
Assist in coordination with client representatives and other onsite personnel.
Visit PV manufacturing facilities for quality control audits.