Solar PV Field Test Technician

Our Purpose

Bringing quality, safety and sustainability to life.

Join our global network and become part of a team supporting the energy transition through high-quality technical assurance services.

The Opportunity

Intertek CEA is looking forSolar PV Field Test Techniciansto support our growing EU operations.

This is a field-based role focused onon-site testing, inspections, and technical verification activitiesacross solar PV projects. You will play a key role in ensuring installation quality, performance validation, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

If you enjoy hands-on work, travel, and being close to real projects in the renewable energy sector, this role offers strong exposure and growth opportunities.

About Intertek CEA

Clean Energy Associates (CEA), an Intertek company, provides technical due diligence and engineering services to solar and energy storage stakeholders globally, including financial institutions, developers, EPCs, IPPs, and asset owners.

Our services span the full project lifecycle—from factory quality assurance and product inspections to system design, energy forecasting, and field performance validation.

With 125+ professionals and 85+ engineers, CEA has supported over55 GW across 50+ countries, helping clients reduce risk and improve investment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Performon-site inspectionsof solar PV installations to verify construction quality and compliance
• Conductvisual and electrical testingfollowing standardized protocols
• Validatefield measurements and test dataensuring alignment with site conditions
• Identify, document, and trackdefects, deviations, and safety issues
• Supportperformance testing activities, including:
• IV curve tracing
• Electroluminescence (EL) imaging
• Thermographic inspections
• Insulation resistance testing
• Operate and maintain field equipment (IV tracers, EL cameras, IR cameras, multimeters, clamp meters)
• Coordinate withclients, contractors, and site teamsto ensure readiness and smooth execution of testing activities
• Participate insite meetingsand communicate findings clearly
• Contribute tofield reports and technical documentation
• Support collection and preliminary review ofPR measurements and performance indicators

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Technical diploma or certification inelectrical, renewable energy, or related field
  (Relevant hands-on experience may be considered in lieu of formal education)
• Basic understanding ofsolar PV systems or electrical installations
• Experience withfield testing, inspections, or electrical measurements
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently on site
• Comfortable usingMicrosoft Office and digital tools

Nice to have:

• Experience withPV testing equipment(IV tracers, EL, thermography)
• Familiarity withPV modules, inverters, or system performance analysis
• Experience withDSLR camerasfor technical documentation

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel frequently across Europe
• Ability to work inoutdoor and demanding environments(temperature variations, long hours, night work when required)
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights when necessary
• Proper use ofpersonal protective equipment (PPE)
• Basic awareness ofsafety standards and site protocols

Benefits

Why Join Intertek CEA?

• Be part of afast-growing renewable energy sector
• Work oninternational solar projectswith leading industry players
• Gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle
• Join acollaborative and technically strong global team
• Contribute directly to theenergy transition