Solar Field Design Specialist

ION Solar is a rapidly expanding, full-service residential solar company with a strong nationwide presence. Our dedicated team is committed to making solar energy accessible and affordable for homeowners across the country.

We are currently seeking a Solar Field Design Specialist to support our internal Engineering and Design teams by providing practical, field-based expertise throughout the residential solar design process.

This role is responsible for reviewing project photos and site information from a field installer's perspective, identifying potential installation concerns, and working directly with our internal Engineering team to ensure plansets accurately reflect site conditions and can be successfully installed in the field.

The ideal candidate has hands-on residential solar installation experience and understands how design decisions translate into actual installation conditions. This is not a field installation position. Rather, this role uses field experience to help our Engineering and Design teams make accurate, practical, and installation-ready decisions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review project photos, site documentation, and field information to identify potential installation concerns

• Evaluate proposed solar designs and plansets from a field installer's perspective

• Partner directly with internal Engineering and Design teams to provide practical installation feedback

• Identify discrepancies between field conditions and proposed plansets

• Determine whether proposed equipment, layouts, electrical configurations, and installation methods are practical and appropriate for the field conditions

• Provide recommendations to Engineering when field conditions require design adjustments or additional consideration

• Help Engineering understand how roof conditions, electrical equipment, conduit routing, equipment locations, access, and other site conditions may impact installation

• Review photos for potential issues that could result in installation delays, rework, failed inspections, or change orders

• Assist in developing consistent solutions for common field conditions and installation challenges

• Communicate clearly with Engineering, Design, Operations, and other internal teams regarding project-specific concerns

• Escalate complex or unusual conditions to the appropriate Engineering resource

• Help improve design and engineering processes by identifying recurring field issues and opportunities for improvement

• Maintain a high level of quality and accuracy when reviewing projects

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 1–2 years of hands-on residential solar installation experience

• Strong understanding of residential solar installation practices

• Ability to interpret solar plansets and electrical drawings

• Strong understanding of residential electrical systems and solar equipment

• Ability to evaluate site conditions using project photos and documentation

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

• Ability to identify potential installation issues before they reach the field

• Ability to communicate technical information clearly to Engineering and other internal teams

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

• Comfortable using computers and reviewing digital plans, photos, and project documentation

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• 1–2 years of residential solar installation experience required

• Experience working with residential PV systems, electrical equipment, and solar plansets preferred

• NABCEP certification or other solar-related certification/licensing is a plus

Driving Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years old

Physical Requirements:

• This is primarily an office-based position and does not require routine rooftop installation work

• Ability to review detailed project photos, plansets, and technical documentation for extended periods

• Occasional field visits may be required

Work Environment:

• This position primarily works in an office environment and collaborates closely with Field, Design, and Operations teams

• The role may occasionally require visits to active solar installation sites to better understand field conditions and installation practices

• The position requires frequent review of project photos and digital plansets to evaluate installation feasibility

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive wages

• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance

• 401K

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Paid birthday off

ION Solar is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.