Solar Installer Crew Lead

Crew Lead Installer

Company: SOLQ
Department: Solar Installation & Operations
Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

SOLQ is seeking a skilled, motivated, and safety-conscious Crew Lead Installer to lead solar installation teams across residential and commercial projects. This role is responsible for supervising installation crews, coordinating daily job-site activities, ensuring high-quality workmanship, and completing solar photovoltaic (PV) system installations efficiently and safely.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on solar installation experience with strong leadership, technical knowledge, and problem-solving abilities. As a Crew Lead Installer at SOLQ, you will serve as the primary point of contact for your installation crew, ensuring projects are completed according to approved plans, quality standards, safety requirements, and project timelines.

Join SOLQ and play a key role in delivering reliable solar energy solutions while helping build a skilled, efficient, and professional installation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Installation Crews: Supervise and coordinate solar installers and technicians to ensure smooth, productive, and timely completion of installation projects.
• Manage Daily Operations: Organize daily tasks, assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and ensure crews have the tools, equipment, and materials required for each job.
• Oversee Solar Installations: Lead the installation of solar panels, mounting structures, racking systems, inverters, and associated electrical components for residential and commercial systems.
• Ensure Quality Workmanship: Inspect installations to verify proper alignment, secure mounting, accurate wiring, and compliance with approved project specifications.
• Maintain Job-Site Safety: Enforce safety procedures for rooftop work, ladder use, fall protection, electrical hazards, and equipment handling.
• Read Installation Plans: Interpret project layouts, blueprints, electrical diagrams, and technical drawings to guide the crew throughout the installation process.
• Coordinate Materials and Equipment: Monitor inventory, tools, and supplies to minimize delays and maintain efficient workflow.
• Troubleshoot Installation Issues: Identify and resolve installation challenges, equipment issues, and technical problems in coordination with the appropriate technical personnel.
• Support Electrical Installation: Oversee DC and AC wiring, conduit installation, inverter connections, grounding, and other system components within the team's qualifications and applicable electrical requirements.
• Monitor Team Performance: Train, guide, and support crew members to maintain productivity, workmanship, and professional standards.
• Communicate Project Updates: Coordinate with project managers, supervisors, customers, and other trades regarding installation progress, site conditions, and project requirements.
• Complete Job Documentation: Maintain accurate records of completed work, material usage, safety inspections, and installation issues.
• Assist with Testing and Commissioning: Support system inspections, testing, and commissioning in accordance with approved procedures and applicable requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in solar panel installation, electrical work, construction, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, or coordinate an installation crew.
• Strong understanding of solar PV systems, mounting structures, inverters, and associated components.
• Knowledge of DC and AC electrical systems, wiring practices, grounding, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret installation plans, technical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, ladders, and standard installation equipment.
• Strong understanding of job-site safety, fall protection, and safe equipment-handling practices.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work outdoors, at heights, and in varying weather conditions when required.
• Ability to manage multiple installation tasks while maintaining quality and meeting project deadlines.
• A valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites, if required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Solar Installer Lead, Crew Leader, Solar Technician, or Electrical Installation Supervisor.
• Experience with both residential and commercial solar PV installations.
• Familiarity with applicable electrical codes, local regulations, and industry safety standards.
• Experience with solar system testing, troubleshooting, inspections, and commissioning.
• Relevant electrical, solar installation, or occupational safety certifications.
• Experience training new installers and improving crew productivity.

What Success Looks Like at SOLQ

A successful Crew Lead Installer will:

• Complete projects safely, efficiently, and according to established quality standards.
• Lead a dependable, productive, and well-coordinated installation crew.
• Minimize installation errors, material waste, and avoidable project delays.
• Maintain clear communication with project managers and other stakeholders.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Represent SOLQ professionally through reliable service and high-quality workmanship.

Why Join SOLQ?

At SOLQ, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth of solar energy by leading installation teams and delivering dependable renewable energy solutions. We value skilled professionals who take pride in their work, support their teammates, prioritize safety, and are committed to continuous improvement.

If you have the technical expertise and leadership skills to guide a solar installation crew, we encourage you to join SOLQ and help us deliver quality solar solutions.

Pay: $28.94 - $34.67 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Do you have valid driving licence?
• How many years of solar experience do you have?
• Will you be able to pass background check?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $29 - $35