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Residential Field Inspector

Baker Home Energy
Escondido, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/31/2026
At Baker Home Energy we thrive off of truly living our values - Do the Right Thing, Exemplify Our Reputation, Win Together, and Embrace Change and Growth. When all of our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Built on 80 years of electrical contracting expertise, Baker continues to innovate and be a leader in the residential solar and battery, heating and air conditioning and home energy solution space.

Residential Field Inspector Full-Time | Field-Based | Southern California

Join Our Mission to Power Homes with Clean Energy

At Baker Home Energy, we’re passionate about delivering top-quality solar solutions to our customers. We’re looking for a detail-oriented Residential Field Inspector to ensure our residential solar PV systems meet the highest standards for safety, performance, and compliance. If you have a strong eye for detail, enjoy working in the field, and take pride in professional customer interactions, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct on-site inspections of residential solar PV installations.
  • Verify installed components align with approved plans and meet design and code requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with local electrical codes, manufacturer specifications, and industry best practices.
  • Identify and document any issues affecting system safety, performance, or warranty.
  • Use digital tools to record inspection findings and communicate results.
  • Serve as the point of contact for homeowners for scheduling and inspection updates.
  • Work closely with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to facilitate inspection approvals and resolve permit issues.
  • Collaborate with project managers, installation crews, and internal support teams to keep projects on track.

What We’re Looking For

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent (required).
  • Experience: 1–2 years in residential solar, electrical inspections, or a related field (preferred).
  • Familiarity with PV system components and installation practices.
  • Strong understanding of residential electrical standards and ability to read electrical schematics.
  • Knowledge of local permitting and inspection regulations.
  • Excellent communication skills and a professional approach with customers.
  • Proficiency with digital inspection tools and mobile apps.

Note: This is not an electrical/electrician role.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This is a field-based position. You should be comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding. You must be able to pull wires through conduits, work at heights, and lift up to 50 lbs. Color vision is required to identify wiring.

Why Join Baker Home Energy?

We offer competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to be part of a mission-driven team making a real impact in renewable energy.

Apply today and help us ensure every solar system we deliver is safe, reliable, and built to last.

Pay Transparency

The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Bakerprovides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.Please note that the compensation information is a good-faithestimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

Acknowledgements

Baker Home Energy isan Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a BakerRecruiter with a @bakerhomeenergy.com email directly from our organization.

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