How to apply for Field Service Technician II – Solar

About New Energy Equity (NEE)

New Energy Equity has financed and developed over 330MW of solar projects since 2013. The company focuses on clean electricity and operates Energy Support Services, which maintains solar and energy storage systems. This role is with that service arm, keeping systems safe and producing power in the Faribault, MN area.

About the role

As a Field Service Technician II – Solar, you will work independently on advanced inspections, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar and energy storage systems. You will operate in high-voltage environments without direct supervision and guide junior technicians on site. The role has a defined pathway toward Technician III.

A typical day

You start from home and drive to solar sites in and around Faribault, MN. You perform advanced inspections, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting on high-voltage systems, often working alone and sometimes guiding junior technicians. The day follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional Saturday on-call shifts.

Who New Energy Equity (NEE) is looking for

• Has two or more years of serious hands-on technical work in any industry, with strong electrical and diagnostic skills.
• Lives within commuting distance of Faribault, MN, or is actively relocating there at their own expense before the start date.
• Can work independently in outdoor, field-based settings and is comfortable with high-voltage systems.
• Is available for a Monday–Friday schedule (7am–3pm or 8am–4pm), rotational Saturday on-call (8am–12pm), and under 10% overnight travel.

Tips for this application

• State clearly in your application that you live in or are actively relocating to the Faribault, MN area. Applications from candidates outside the area cannot be considered.
• Highlight specific examples of hands-on electrical and diagnostic work from any industry, not just solar. The job description says solar experience helps but is not required.
• Emphasize your ability to work independently without direct supervision and to guide junior technicians on site.
• Confirm your availability for the exact schedule: Monday–Friday, 7am–3pm or 8am–4pm, plus rotational Saturday on-call 8am–12pm.
• If you have solar experience, mention it, but focus on transferable electrical and troubleshooting skills that match the Technician II level.

What to cover in your cover letter

In your cover letter, emphasize: 1) Your location in or active relocation to the Faribault, MN area. 2) Two or more years of hands-on technical work with strong electrical and diagnostic skills. 3) Your ability to work independently in high-voltage environments and guide junior technicians. 4) Your availability for the field-based schedule, on-call rotation, and limited overnight travel.

Research before applying

• Review New Energy Equity's website to understand their solar development projects and the Energy Support Services division.
• Look up the typical duties of a Field Service Technician II in solar to compare with your own electrical and diagnostic experience.
• Check the Faribault, MN area to confirm you can commute to job sites within 30–90 minutes as described in the territory.
• Find out what safety certifications or training the company may require for high-voltage work, and be prepared to discuss your relevant background.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• Describe a time you diagnosed and fixed an electrical issue without direct supervision.
• How do you ensure safety when working in high-voltage environments?
• Give an example of when you guided or mentored a junior technician on a job site.
• What is your experience with preventative maintenance on solar or energy storage systems?
• Are you available for the Monday–Friday schedule, rotational Saturday on-call, and occasional overnight travel?

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying if you do not live in or are not actively relocating to the Faribault, MN area. The posting states such applications cannot be considered.
• Assuming this is a remote or work-from-home job. It is on-site and field-based, with driving from home to job sites.
• Focusing only on solar experience if you lack it. The job values strong electrical and diagnostic skills from any industry.