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 for Solar PV Field Test Technicians to support our growing EU operations.
This is a field-based role focused on on-site testing, inspections, and technical verification activities across 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 over 55 GW across 50+ countries, helping clients reduce risk and improve investment outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform on-site inspections of solar PV installations to verify construction quality and compliance
- Conduct visual and electrical testing following standardized protocols
- Validate field measurements and test data ensuring alignment with site conditions
- Identify, document, and track defects, deviations, and safety issues
- Support performance 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 with clients, contractors, and site teams to ensure readiness and smooth execution of testing activities
- Participate in site meetings and communicate findings clearly
- Contribute to field reports and technical documentation
- Support collection and preliminary review of PR measurements and performance indicators