Active Solar Development has been operating in the NY market since 2012, financing, building, and developing over 350 solar projects, totaling 200 Mega Watts of Solar energy for New York State. Active Solar Development employs over 50 Project Managers, Construction Managers, Engineers and Designers, Solar Installation Technicians, Operating Engineers, and business professionals (Accounting, Finance, HR, Safety, etc.)

Active Solar’s development and execution team members are experienced in the engineering, procurement, and construction of commercial and utility scale solar PV projects ranging from 500kW – 20 MW. Projects include ground mount, carport, and rooftop PV. Projects are throughout New York State and New Jersey.

Excellent benefits are provided included 100 percent company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability plus a 401k, 10 paid holidays per year, 10 vacation days and 7 sick days. Many of our projects are prevailing wage and are compensated based on NYS and Federal Laborer, Electrician and Operating Engineer rates for Journeymen and Apprentices!

As a Solar Installer, you will be part of a team of 10-20, creating Green Energy by building Community Solar Fields throughout NYS and NJ. We are looking for candidates for upcoming projects based in the Buffalo, NY area. Ability to travel to other projects, Monday-Friday throughout New York State is helpful.

• Site preparation activities, including shoveling, raking, clearing brush etc.
• Build/install racking systems (metal structures supporting solar panels)
• Support placement of solar panels on racking systems
• Quality control activities related to solar builds (checking bolts etc.)
• Transport materials on the jobsite (manually carrying and with the use of equipment)
• Site restoration activities including seeding and planting trees
• Inspect and maintain tools and equipment
• Wear PPE and follow Safety regulations, policy and procedure
• Follow daily work plans and effectively work with jobsite team to complete daily build responsibilities
• Support other site development activities as required

• High School Graduation.
• Construction, renewable energy or related certification or degree preferred.
• Some construction experience helpful. Solar Installation experience highly desired.
• Desire and ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions 8-10 hours per day.
• Personal cell phone and ability to use email for office communications, business apps, etc.
• Clean driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to travel between sites during the day.
• Ability to lift, walk, climb, and carry throughout the day. This is a highly physical position.
• Must be prepared to travel overnight Monday-Friday, throughout NYS and surrounding States (per diem offered).
• Operator and Electrical experience helpful.

Candidates will be considered for Installer and Apprentice positions based on their level of experience. Installers must possess the skill level of a Journeyman Laborer.

Active Solar Development is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Active Solar Development will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this position. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check.