About this opportunity
Crossley Scott lists this Field Inspection Engineer opportunity in fresno, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Field Inspection Engineer
Must be based - Midwest & East Coast USA
A commercial and industrial solar and battery storage developer operates across the United States, delivering distributed energy solutions that convert commercial rooftops, parking facilities, and underutilised land into productive generation assets. The company owns and operates a multi-gigawatt portfolio across multiple states, supplying clean energy to commercial and enterprise customers.
Supported by long-term infrastructure investment partners, the organisation is focused on scaling distributed generation and improving energy performance in constrained grid markets. The culture is centred on technical excellence, operational discipline, and effective execution.
About the Role
The Field Inspection Engineer sits within the Diligence & Remediation team, responsible for evaluating operating renewable energy assets for acquisition, identifying technical and performance issues, and developing and delivering remediation solutions.
This role supports design review, performance assessment, site inspections, and coordination with internal engineering teams and external technical partners. It requires strong hands-on experience across design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of solar and energy storage systems, with a focus on quality assurance and system reliability.
Key Responsibilities
Review and assess engineering designs for operational solar and storage assets
Conduct site inspections covering electrical, structural, and installation quality
Analyse system performance data and investigate faults or underperformance issues
Interpret low- and medium-voltage drawings, schematics, specifications, and datasheets
Perform thermal imaging, insulation resistance testing, and support commissioning activities
Prepare and support commissioning and inspection documentation
Review PV modelling outputs (e.g., PVSyst, HelioScope, or equivalent tools)
Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of operational issues
Work with engineering teams and contractors to define and track remediation actions
Requirements
Ability to interpret civil, structural, LV and MV electrical drawings
Experience with central and string inverters, DAS, and communications systems
Background in solar construction, quality assurance, or O&M field roles
Understanding of electrical systems and relevant safety standards
Familiarity with monitoring and communications infrastructure (DAS)
Strong attention to detail and analytical capability
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint)
Experience with collaboration/project tools (MS Teams, Smartsheet, Procore, Monday.com)
Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
Willingness to travel up to 25% for site visits and technical support
Full driving licence with clean record
Up-to-date safety and technical training
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
Who can apply
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