Full-Time
Senior Solar O&M Technician
Solar Landscape
201-500 employees
Leases rooftops for community solar
Compensation Overview
$40 - $50/hr
Chicago, IL, USA
In Person
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- High school diploma or equivalent; technical or trade certification strongly preferred.
- 4+ years of experience in solar O&M, electrical work, or related technical field.
- Strong working knowledge of commercial photovoltaic systems, electrical theory, and safety standards.
- Proven ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex system issues.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools, multimeters, insulation resistance meters, and diagnostic equipment (IV Curve tracing preferred).
- Comfortable working at heights and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally as needed.
- Lead inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective repairs across commercial rooftop solar systems.
- Diagnose and resolve complex electrical, mechanical, and performance-related issues to maximize system uptime and energy production.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting on inverters, combiner boxes, monitoring systems, and balance-of-system components.
- Capture and analyze thermal imagery during inspections and performance investigations.
- Monitor system performance data and proactively identify optimization or corrective maintenance needs.
- Support commissioning activities and ensure new assets meet Solar Landscape quality and performance standards.
- Serve as a technical resource and mentor for junior O&M technicians, supporting training and skill development.
- Maintain detailed and accurate service records, including maintenance activities, repairs, findings, and system performance data.
- Partner with internal teams (Asset Management, Engineering, EPC, and Safety) to resolve issues and improve long-term asset reliability.
- Uphold all safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and best practices at all times.
- Maintain tools, test equipment, and assigned work vehicle in safe, working condition.
Solar Landscape develops and operates community solar projects in New Jersey by partnering with commercial real estate owners, municipalities, and non-profits to bring solar energy to local communities. They install large-scale solar systems on rooftops or other available sites and share the generated energy with multiple customers, including renters and households without suitable roofs. The energy is sold to local utilities or through community solar subscriptions, generating revenue from leases and energy sales, with possible incentives and tax credits. Unlike purely residential solar providers, Solar Landscape focuses on a community solar model that makes solar energy accessible to a broader audience by pooling resources and benefits from shared installations. The goal is to reduce carbon emissions, lower energy costs for participants, and expand solar access across New Jersey for commercial, municipal, and non-profit partners and their communities.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$1.9B
Headquarters
Wall Township, New Jersey
Founded
2012
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- New Jersey's permanent Community Solar program allocates 150+ MW annually through 2026 onwards.
- Secured $600M debt facility from First Citizens Bank to fund 146 MW under construction.
- Nuveen closed $117M preferred tax equity investment simplifying tax credit monetization for 145 MW portfolio.
What critics are saying
- New Jersey SuSI regulation opens bidding to competitors, eroding Solar Landscape's ~1/3 market dominance.
- Brightbox Energy captured 20% NJ market share by Q1 2026 through aggressive pricing.
- PJM interconnection delays exceed 18 months, triggering $50M+ idle debt interest on 146 MW projects.
What makes Solar Landscape unique
- Ranked #1 national commercial rooftop solar developer with 800 MW deployed across 75 million sq ft.
- Vertically integrated platform handles leasing, financing, engineering, EPC, and operations end-to-end.
- Largest low-to-moderate income community solar portfolio in the U.S. with workforce development programs.
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Flexible Work Hours
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Company News
Solar Landscape, a leading commercial and industrial rooftop solar producer, has closed a $117 million preferred tax equity investment with Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit. The investment, combined with an expected $120 million in tax credit transfer proceeds, will support a 145MW portfolio of community solar assets across Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey and Minnesota. This marks the second major transaction between the firms in under 12 months. The deal is structured to simplify tax credit monetisation, eliminating the need for traditional tax equity financing and enabling more efficient capital deployment across Solar Landscape's growing portfolio. The investment will span two years of capital deployment. Solar Landscape operates over 350 projects across 90 million square feet, representing more than 630MWdc of generation capacity.
SolarEdge announced a significant new supply agreement with Solar Landscape today.
Evesham Township is partnering with Solar Landscape to host a free information session on Aug. 28 to share the benefits of New Jersey's Community Solar Energy Program.
Solar Landscape has secured a $115 million credit facility from Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit to expand its community and commercial rooftop solar portfolio.
US company Solar Landscape has secured a $115 million credit facility from Nuveen Energy Infrastructure Credit (Nuveen EIC) to support the expansion of its community and commercial rooftop solar portfolio.