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Associate Solar & Battery Field Engineer - North Florida Region

Confidential Client•Energy & Utilities
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$81,118
Green Cove Springs, Florida
5 Days Ago

The Associate Solar & Battery Field Engineer is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and safety management of large-scale solar and battery facilities in North Florida. This role involves extensive fieldwork including troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance, and coordination with vendors and contractors to ensure reliable and compliant power generation operations.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Energy, Oil & Gas.

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


What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level field engineer to support utility-scale solar and battery facilities serving the North Florida region. This role is field-focused — you will spend significant time on site troubleshooting, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and supporting safe, compliant operations across multiple solar and battery assets.

  • Conduct routine and corrective maintenance on solar arrays, inverters, combiner boxes, battery systems and related balance-of-system equipment
  • Troubleshoot electrical and control-system issues in the field; coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and contractors
  • Perform root cause analysis and document findings, repairs, and follow-up actions
  • Act as on-site safety manager to ensure personnel and equipment operate in compliance with environmental and permit requirements
  • Support shift handovers, on-call rotations, and coordination with a centralized Renewables Operations Control Center
  • Follow established engineering methods, apply standard techniques, and adapt procedures under limited supervision

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete assignments with clear objectives and a limited set of variables
  • Work from standard plans, surveys, and equipment documentation with occasional deviations requiring judgment
  • Maintain accurate technical and safety records for assigned sites
  • Participate in continuous improvement, process documentation, and safety initiatives
  • Support relocation of equipment or personnel as required for site coverage

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (Electrical Engineering highly preferred)
  • 0+ years of relevant experience — entry-level candidates encouraged to apply
  • Valid driver’s license (NON-CDL)
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physical tasks as required
  • Strong safety focus, good communication skills, and the ability to work independently and in teams

Preferred Qualifications

  • Coursework or hands-on experience with photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or power electronics
  • Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs, troubleshooting procedures, and technical documentation
  • Experience coordinating vendors and contractors in an operational environment

Compensation & Logistics

  • Location: Green Cove Springs, FL (this posting covers North Florida sites)
  • Employment type: Full Time, Exempt (entry-level engineering role)
  • Estimated base pay (from source posting): $81,119 per year — exact compensation offered will depend on experience and internal pay bands
  • This role requires travel between sites and occasional on-call availability
  • Relocation: Yes, if applicable per client policy

Benefits & Support

Confidential Client offers a benefits package designed to support employees and eligible family members. Benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. Detailed benefits information will be provided during the hiring process.

Confidential Client and Careertakes provide reasonable accommodations in the application and selection process in accordance with federal, state, and local law.


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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