PV Field Testing Engineer

Intertek•United States,

3d•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. Intertek's CEA serves as a trusted partner to solar project developers, owners, and financiers, offering services across the value chain including quality assurance, supply chain management, and technical support. They also assist clean energy equipment suppliers and manufacturers. Intertek aims to reduce risk for consumers, brands, and organizations globally, going beyond traditional Testing, Inspection, and Certification to be a Total Quality Assurance Provider. Their purpose is to bring quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

Requirements

B.S. in engineering or physics (4+ year engineering/science degree).
An understanding of the components and operation of PV modules and systems is required.
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 80% of the time and a valid passport required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in PV testing/inspection, O&M, or electrician experience with C&I and/or utility scaled PV systems preferred.
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

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.