How to apply for Special Projects Electrical O&M Technician (Level 2)

About New Energy Equity (NEE)

New Energy Equity has financed and developed over 330MW of solar projects since 2013. Its Energy Support Services division provides O&M, troubleshooting, and field services for electrical infrastructure, renewable energy assets, and energy storage. This role offers a defined path to Technician Level 3 and company-provided training on solar PV and storage systems.

About the role

You will perform advanced inspections, specialized project execution, preventive maintenance, and system diagnostics on electrical and renewable assets. You work independently within your qualifications and may support subcontracted labor and junior technicians on-site. Travel is up to 75% on short notice, including hours outside traditional business hours.

A typical day

A typical day could start with a short-notice trip to a solar or storage site, where you perform advanced inspections, preventive maintenance, or diagnostics on electrical systems. You might work alone or direct a subcontractor or junior technician, then document findings and travel to the next location. Schedules can shift outside normal business hours depending on project needs.

Who New Energy Equity (NEE) is looking for

• Field electrical experience from construction, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, telecom, HVAC controls, utilities, power generation, data centers, heavy equipment, military electrical roles, or renewable energy.
• Comfortable working independently and directing subcontracted labor or junior technicians on-site.
• Willing and able to travel up to 75% on short notice, including non-standard hours.
• Able to pass any required background checks, drug screens, and hold a valid driver's license for company truck operation (verify specific requirements).

Tips for this application

• State clearly in your resume summary that you accept up to 75% travel on short notice and non-traditional hours; this is the first filter.
• List specific electrical systems you have maintained or diagnosed (voltage classes, inverter types, switchgear, controls) rather than generic 'electrical experience'.
• Mention any experience supervising or supporting subcontractors or junior techs, since the role includes that responsibility.
• Include any solar PV, energy storage, or renewable asset exposure even if brief; NEE provides training but relevant exposure helps.
• If you have military electrical occupational training, name the MOS or rating and the systems you worked on.

What to cover in your cover letter

Confirm your ability to meet the 75% short-notice travel requirement. Describe a specific field diagnostic or preventive maintenance task you completed independently. Explain any experience directing subcontracted labor or junior technicians. State why you want to move into renewable energy O&M and progress to Technician Level 3.

Research before applying

• Review New Energy Equity's project portfolio and the 330MW installed since 2013 to understand the scale and types of sites you may service.
• Look up Energy Support Services and what specific O&M and field services it provides for electrical infrastructure and storage.
• Check what states or regions NEE operates in, since up to 75% travel means you should know the likely travel radius.
• Find the job posting's full benefits and requirements section to confirm details on the 8% bonus, truck, tools, and any licensing or certification expectations.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How you handle short-notice travel and irregular hours, with examples.
• A time you diagnosed an electrical fault in the field without direct supervision.
• How you have directed or supported subcontracted labor or less experienced technicians.
• Your familiarity with solar PV or energy storage systems, and how you would approach learning NEE's equipment.
• Your understanding of preventive maintenance schedules and how you document inspections and diagnostics.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying without acknowledging the 75% short-notice travel and non-standard hours; this is a core requirement, not a preference.
• Listing only general electrical duties without naming equipment, voltage levels, or diagnostic tools you have used.
• Ignoring the supervisory aspect of the role; candidates who present as purely solo workers miss that you may direct subcontractors and junior techs.