Site Survey Technician, Solar

Photon Brothers•Centennial, CO

2d•$27 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Photon Brothers is seeking a Site Survey Technician to join their team in Centennial, CO. This role is the first technical point of contact on projects, involving visits to customer homes to assess roof, structural, and electrical conditions. The technician will capture accurate measurements and photos, providing a detailed data package to the design, permitting, and installation teams. The quality of the survey directly impacts system design, permit approvals, change orders, and the overall customer experience.

Requirements

Active Colorado Residential Wireman (RW) license, at minimum. Journeyman license preferred, Master license a plus
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the solar industry
2+ years of experience performing residential solar site surveys preferred
Working knowledge of the NEC as it applies to residential PV (Article 690, Article 705 interconnection, and panel/busbar sizing considerations)
Experience with battery storage, EV chargers, or main panel upgrades preferred
Familiarity with Aurora, OpenSolar, or similar design platforms preferred
Experience with drone based roof surveys a plus (FAA Part 107 a plus)
NABCEP PV Associate or PV Installation Professional certification and OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred
Comfort with tablets, smartphones, and cloud based software
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to produce clean, complete documentation every time
Comfort working on roofs of varying pitch and in attics and crawl spaces
Ability to climb and work from ladders up to 32 feet, walk on pitched roofs, lift and carry up to 50 pounds (including ladders and equipment), kneel, crawl, crouch, and work in confined spaces such as attics, in varying weather conditions including heat and cold
Daily travel to job sites across the Denver metro area and surrounding areas
Must have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record for the last 3 years, and a minimum of 5 years of driving experience, in accordance with PB insurance parameters, no exceptions
Must be able to travel to job sites

Nice To Haves

Journeyman license
Master license
Experience with battery storage, EV chargers, or main panel upgrades
Familiarity with Aurora, OpenSolar, or similar design platforms
Experience with drone based roof surveys
FAA Part 107 certification
NABCEP PV Associate or PV Installation Professional certification
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site surveys of residential properties for solar PV, battery storage, and related electrical upgrades
Access roofs and attics safely to measure roof planes, pitch, azimuth, and obstructions, and assess roofing material, condition, and age
Evaluate structural framing, including rafter/truss size, spacing, span, and any visible damage or deficiencies that could affect mounting
Inspect the electrical service: main panel make/model and rating, main breaker and busbar ratings, available breaker space, grounding and bonding, meter location, and service entrance conditions
Identify when a main panel upgrade, derate, or supply side connection may be needed
Identify and document code or safety concerns (existing wiring issues, aluminum branch circuits, recalled panels, etc.) and flag them for the design and sales teams
Plan and document conduit routes, equipment locations (inverters, disconnects, batteries), and interconnection points
Perform shade analysis using tools such as Aurora, drone imagery, or similar, and capture complete, well-labeled photo documentation
Upload survey data, photos, and notes to HubSpot accurately and on schedule
Communicate professionally with homeowners, explaining what you're doing, answering basic questions, and setting clear expectations about next steps
Coordinate with Sales, Design, Permitting, and Operations to resolve questions and support accurate project scopes
Follow all company safety policies, including fall protection, ladder safety, and PPE requirements