Field Inspection Engineer

Posted 05 January 2026
LocationUnited States of America
Job type Permanent
Discipline Engineering and Renewables

Job description

About the Company

Vallum Associates are partnered with a leading U.S. renewable energy developer specializing in commercial-scale solar and energy infrastructure. The company develops, owns, and operates over 1GW of assets nationwide, delivering distributed energy solutions to corporations, institutions, municipalities, and communities across more than 25 states. Backed by top-tier infrastructure investors, the organization is built for scale and long-term growth in the renewable energy sector.

The Role

Our client, a clean energy developer is seeking a Field Inspection Engineer to join its Diligence & Remediation team. This group evaluates operating solar assets, supports acquisition diligence, identifies remediation needs, and oversees corrective work. The role blends field inspections, data analysis, and design review, working closely with internal teams and third-party engineering partners.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review designs and performance of operating solar and storage systems

  • Conduct site audits covering structural, electrical, and installation quality

  • Analyze production data and troubleshoot performance issues

  • Perform testing (thermal imaging, insulation resistance, commissioning support)

  • Review PV production models (e.g., PVSyst, Helioscope)

  • Direct and coordinate external inspection and engineering partners

Qualifications

  • Field experience in solar construction, quality, O&M, or engineering

  • Strong understanding of PV systems, inverters, DAS, and communications

  • Ability to read civil, structural, and electrical drawings (LV/MV)

  • Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office and project management tools

  • Willingness to travel up to ~25%

  • Engineering degree or equivalent hands-on experience preferred

If this position sounds of interest to you, apply now!