Solar & EnergySpecialistInspection & Compliance
Solar Inspector / QA
You verify installs against code and spec — for a municipality, a utility, or an installer's own QA program.
What you'd actually do
- Inspect installs against code and plans
- Document deficiencies and verify corrections
- Review interconnection paperwork
- Advise crews on recurring defects
The facts
- Training time
- 5+ years
- Experience expected
- 5+ years
- Physical demand
- moderate
- Room to advance
- moderate
- Path to ownership
- moderate
- Level
- Specialist
Work environment
Field · Independent work · Site visits
Skills
Core to the job
- Inspection & QA
- Codes & permitting
- PV system knowledge
- Electrical fundamentals
- Attention to detail
Helps you stand out
- Record keeping & compliance
- Clear communication
- Blueprint & plan reading
Education & credentials
- High school diploma or GED
- Extensive field experience
- ICC or state electrical inspector certificationUsually required
Required for municipal inspection roles.
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