Field Construction Inspector / Onsite Solar & Storage Construction

From three brands to one vision. 

Edison Energy, and affiliated companies Alfa Energy and Altenex Energy, recently united under one new global name and brand - Trio. Trio provides integrated strategy and implementation services – in sustainability, renewables, energy procurement, conventional supply, energy optimization and transportation electrification – to help the world’s largest organizations meet their strategic, financial, and sustainability goals. 

 In October 2022, Alfa Energy, which began operations in the UK in 1995 and later expanded into a number of countries in Europe, joined the Edison Energy group in order to provide integrated sustainability and energy advisory services to clients across North America and Europe. 

 We made the decision to unify under a single global name and brand as a way to accelerate the company’s approach to serving clients by providing you with a set of integrated sustainability and energy offerings across diverse sectors and geographies. 

 With our new name and brand, we look forward to continuing our progress towards fulfilling our strategic vision and purpose - to guide the world’s largest businesses at every step of their decarbonization journeys. 

•  The Trio family of companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Edison International (NYSE: EIX). 

Position Overview 

The Field Construction Inspector is responsible for performing onsite visual inspections of solar photovoltaic (PV) and electric vehicle (EV) installations throughout central and northern California and other potential western states for Trio’s projects. Trio is rapidly expanding its clean energy project inspection services throughout the country. 

This role requires approximately 50% travel and 50% in-office time each workweek, covering onsite inspections in addition to performing administrative and reporting duties necessary for the inspection process. Additionally, inspections may require working outside of normal business hours such as weekends and/or after 5:00pm.

The Field Construction Inspector provides expert advice and quality assurance for Trio clients by validating that onsite PV and EV system components and design parameters align with design documents and criteria. This role requires a self-motivated and highly organized individual who can adapt to various situations ranging from customer engagement, visual QC of installations, timely preparation of accurate and efficient follow-up reports, and project tracking.  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

The Field Inspector will:

• Observe on-going activities to assure client and/or contractor staff are working safely and following safety regulations.  
• Perform onsite inspections of commercial, utility scale and community rooftop, ground-mount and carport solar PV installations and EV project installations across various counties in California and other potential western states. 
• Use visual examination procedures to inspect and assess compliance with plans and specifications required by the program, including installation verification of system components and design parameters.
• Communicate professionally and accurately with program participants, with timely response times.  
• Maintain inspection files and logs including inspection reports, photos and correspondence in approved Project management software such as One-Drive, Box, etc. 
• Maintain and update project information and inspection results in tracking systems. 
• Employ efficient time management skills to accommodate weekly scheduling responsibilities, travel time, inspection variables and reporting deliverable due dates. 
• Interact with contractors, engineers, property owners and others engaged in projects regarding progress, scheduling, project problems, plan interpretation, specification and code interpretation, and field assessments. 
• Respond to questions and requests for information regarding inspection results. 
• Keep interested parties informed of changes or new developments and ensure that they receive clear communications. 
• Act as an effective communications link and reliable source of information for others. 
• Coordinate with Program staff on all inspection related matters. 
• Work with leadership to assure Company is billing client appropriately for completed work on assigned projects, 
• Provide similar support services for other Trio programs, as needed. 
• Perform other related duties, as assigned. 

Qualifications

Required:

• Familiarity with the National Electric Code and electrical wiring in commercial applications
• Understanding of photovoltaic technologies, equipment, design approaches, installation methods, shade analysis techniques and other factors affecting system performance 
• Experience in mechanical installations, electrical installations, general construction and ladder work as well as knowledge of construction site safety requirements 
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service experience with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of people and job functions 
• A disciplined, self-motivated, and proactive work style, and works with minimal supervision. 
• Extremely detail oriented and meticulous with paperwork  
• Ability to write timely and professional reports explaining field conditions 
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions effectively, both independently and collaboratively 
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems 
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with all co-workers, vendors and clients and to use good judgment in recognizing scope of authority 
• Demonstrated ability to use current technology effectively and acquire new technology skills 
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, and to work efficiently amidst distractions with shifting priorities and schedules 
• Effective organizational and time-management skills; assess needs, identify objectives and collect and record relevant information; prioritize actions that must occur and establish communication with affected parties 
• Demonstrated high-level of abilities of various computer software programs and fluency in using standard office software packages such as MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook 

Preferred:

• Knowledge of the Renewable Energy marketplace and industry 
• 5-10 years exposure to PV and/or EV Installations  
• OSHA 30-hour Safety Training.  Course completion will be required within 60 days of the hire date. 
• National Association of Board-Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) certified, or similar solar introductory and/or installation certification 

Education:

• High school diploma required 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent hands-on experience with on-site solar PV and/or EV project installation

Licenses, Certificates or Registrations:

• Valid driver’s license; insurable in state of residence and a satisfactory driving record 
• Must own a licensed and registered vehicle and be willing to use it for work-related purposes 

Working Conditions - Work Environment:

• Approximately 50% travel 
• Approximately 50% office  

Work Conditions - Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. T

The candidate must have: 

• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment. 
• Ability to lift to 75 lbs. 
• Ability to drive long distances and spend a significant amount of time sitting and driving. 
• Ability to climb ladders up to three stories and spend a significant amount of time standing and walking around. 
• Ability to lift, place, and remove/replace inspection equipment and supplies into and out of vehicles and buildings 
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends or work longer hours to meet deadlines. 

Compensation

• $63,000 - $120,000 a year
• Trio Advisory offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  
  • The listed salary range represents Trio Advisory’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries across all U.S. locations.  An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to geographic location and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.  Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. 

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Generous Paid Time Off (includes but not limited to Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty, Sick, Vacation, etc.)    
• National Holiday Pay & Float Holidays    
• 401(k) Employer Matching    
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision    
• Paid Parental Leave (Short term disability and 6 weeks of paid parental leave unless superseded by any state-specific benefits.)  
• Employer 100% Paid Life Insurance Benefits    
• Employer 100% Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability    
• Supplemental (Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits, Cancer/Critical Care, Hospitalization, Accident)    
• Parent Company ESPP   
• Education tuition or certification reimbursement program (from an accredited institution for college level and/or advance degree) 
• Short Term Incentive (STI) Bonus Based on Performance Goals 
• Hybrid or remote work schedule 

Note: Trio Advisory reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.  

Trio is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national original, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.    

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.