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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Associate PGD Field Engineer to support utility-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) sites across West Florida. This hands-on, entry-level engineering role focuses on safe, reliable site operations and field maintenance. You will learn from experienced engineers while performing diagnostics, preventive and corrective maintenance, and root-cause analysis across PV arrays, inverters, transformers, and BESS equipment.

• Spend the majority of time in the field troubleshooting, repairing, and testing solar and BESS systems.
• Act as on-site safety lead to enforce safe work practices and environmental compliance with permits and regulations.
• Coordinate with the Renewables Operations Control Center, OEMs, vendors, and contractors during outages, escalations, or planned maintenance.
• Execute preventative maintenance tasks, corrective repairs, and document findings and actions.
• Support root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Be available for on-call rotations covering West Florida sites as required.

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on diagnostic and repair work on PV systems, inverters, step-up transformers, balance-of-plant equipment, and battery systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, inspections, and system performance checks.
• Manage site safety, maintain permits and environmental compliance documentation, and report incidents.
• Use standard engineering procedures to troubleshoot and adapt solutions under limited guidance.
• Communicate clearly with control center staff, vendors, and contractors to resolve issues quickly.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, outages, and corrective actions.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (Electrical Engineering highly preferred).
• 0+ years of relevant experience — entry-level candidates with internship, co-op, or field experience are encouraged.
• Valid driver’s license (NON-CDL) and ability to travel to multiple West Florida sites.
• Comfortable working outdoors in field conditions for extended periods.
• Strong problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, and a safety-first mindset.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or experience with PV systems, power electronics, or battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance procedures, field troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Basic knowledge of electrical safety practices and NEC standards.
• Effective communicator who can coordinate across operations, vendors, and technical teams.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual pay (as listed in source): $81,777 per year — pay may vary based on experience and location.
• Confidential Client offers a benefits package; specific offerings vary by role and location. Ask your Careertakes recruiter for details.

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Location & Travel

• This position is based in Immokalee, FL and supports West Florida renewable generation sites.
• Frequent fieldwork and regional travel required; occasional on-call coverage for regional sites.

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform field tasks outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Tasks include climbing, lifting, working at heights, and working around energized equipment as allowed by role and training.
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow site safety procedures.

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Recruiting Notes

Careertakes is the recruiting partner supporting this hire. All references to the employer in this posting have been replaced with “Confidential Client.” Applicants may be asked to complete background checks or other pre-employment steps consistent with state and federal law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants; please notify Careertakes if you require an accommodation during the hiring process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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