Solar Site Surveyor - Pittsburgh

Spartan X • Pittsburgh, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

SpartanX is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Solar Site Surveyor to support residential solar projects across its active markets. This independent, field-based role collects accurate information for Design, Engineering, Permitting, and Operations teams. The surveyor visits customer homes to document roof and structural conditions, collect electrical information, take measurements and photographs, and identify conditions that could affect system design or installation.

The role involves working on roofs and in attics, communicating professionally with homeowners, following safety procedures, and submitting complete and accurate survey information through company systems within required timelines. The position is primarily Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday availability required. Pay is $13.75 per hour plus $50 per completed site survey. Vehicle compensation is either a $400 monthly allowance plus $0.22 per mile, or use of the employee’s own vehicle with $0.72 per mile. Performance and incentive opportunities, earnings through productivity and completed surveys, and career growth opportunities are also noted.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily field schedule.
• Professional homeowner communication and customer-service skills.
• Comfort safely accessing rooftops, ladders, and attics.
• Basic understanding of residential construction.
• Comfort using smartphones, tablets, mobile applications, and web-based systems.
• Ability to take accurate measurements and follow detailed documentation requirements.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to travel between scheduled appointments.
• Ability to lift and safely carry equipment required to perform site surveys.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in solar, construction, roofing, electrical, site surveying, or field operations.
• Basic understanding of residential electrical systems.
• Previous residential solar site survey experience.
• Residential solar installation or operations experience.
• Roofing or construction experience.
• Electrical experience or knowledge.
• Familiarity with solar design or site survey software.
• OSHA 10 or other relevant safety training.

Responsibilities

• Perform residential solar site surveys according to SpartanX standards.
• Collect roof, structural, electrical, attic, and property information.
• Document main service panels, subpanels, meters, breakers, and existing electrical equipment.
• Take complete photographs, measurements, and detailed field notes.
• Document roof dimensions, pitch, material, condition, and potential installation obstacles.
• Evaluate attic access and document applicable structural conditions.
• Identify shading, access limitations, electrical concerns, and other conditions that could affect system design or installation.
• Verify all required information has been collected before leaving each property.
• Submit complete and accurate survey information through company systems within required timelines.
• Provide Design and Engineering with reliable field information for accurate system plans.
• Communicate unusual site conditions or potential project concerns to the appropriate teams.
• Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Permitting, Installation, and Operations when additional information is required.
• Respond promptly to requests for clarification or additional documentation.
• Help reduce redesigns, return visits, and installation delays through accurate initial surveys.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and survey records.
• Communicate professionally with homeowners during scheduled appointments.
• Arrive prepared and on time for assigned surveys.
• Treat customer homes and property with care and respect.
• Maintain a professional appearance and represent SpartanX appropriately in the field.
• Follow company safety procedures while working on roofs, ladders, in attics, and around electrical equipment.
• Manage assigned appointments and daily routes efficiently.

Benefits

• Vehicle compensation: either a $400 monthly vehicle allowance plus $0.22 per mile, or $0.72 per mile when using the employee’s own vehicle.
• Performance and incentive opportunities for top performers.
• Opportunity to increase earnings through productivity and completed surveys.
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding solar organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed