Solar Foreman

Position: Solar Foreman

Company: Jefferson Energy

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Reports To: Solar Project Manager

Travel: Up to 75% (company-paid lodging, transportation, and per diem).

Schedule:

● Full time

● Overtime when required

● Monday-Thursday if traveling out of state, Monday-Friday if in state

● Prevailing wage work options

Compensation and Benefits:

● Competitive salary based on experience ($30/hr-$40/hr)

● PTO (>6 Months 40 Hours, >12 Months 80 Hours, >36 Months 120 Hours, up to 40 hour rollover/year)

● Company-provided Healthcare (full employee-only medical insurance)

● Optional Vision & Dental

● Optional 401(k) (25% 401k match up to 8% of pay)

● Continuing education & advancement opportunities

Position Summary:

The Solar Foreman leads, manages, and trains field crews on commercial and industrial solar projects ranging from 250 kW to 5 MW+, including large rooftop and ground-mount systems. This role ensures work is executed safely, efficiently, and according to Jefferson Energy’s standards for quality, workmanship, and professionalism. The Foreman serves as the technical expert and complete-site lead, responsible for production, safety compliance, layout, QC, documentation, and communication with both internal leadership and customers when needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership, Training & Oversight:

● Lead, supervise, and mentor crews ranging from 4–20+ depending on project scale.

● Train crew members on installation sequencing, safety practices, tool use, quality standards, and production expectations.

● Delegate tasks clearly and effectively while maintaining accountability for crew performance.

● Uphold and model company core values: Partnership, Transparency, Impact, and Grit.

Project Execution:

● Oversee daily operations for C&I solar projects including racking, module installation, wire management, grounding, and AC/DC interface coordination.

● Conduct preconstruction layout, including array positioning, mechanical staging, and preliminary electrical routing.

● Preplan, Request, and Verify Jobsite materials needed to complete project scope.

● Perform string and circuit verification, ensuring correct polarity, labeling, and compliance with plans and code.

● Coordinate with AC Leads, Mechanical Leads, subcontractors, and temp labor.

Quality & Safety:

● Perform daily quality checks, correcting deficiencies in real time.

● Lead all onsite safety efforts including toolbox talks, PPE compliance, and safety documentation.

● Utilize QC/QA inspection tools including torque verification equipment, string testers, and thermal imaging.

Communication & Documentation:

● Complete daily logs, production updates, material inventories, and upcoming work plans.

● Communicate with the Project Manager and customers when the PM is unavailable.

● Utilize drones for documentation (when appropriate and certified).

Close-Out:

● Assist with punch lists, system cleanup, labeling, and commissioning support as required.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

● 3–5 years C&I solar experience.

● 5+ years of experience leading field crews.

● Advanced plan-reading skills including one-lines, layout drawings, and spec sheets.

● Proficiency with torque tools, mapping tools, QC instrumentation, and thermal imaging.

● Ability to repeatedly lift 75+ lbs and work at varying roof heights.

● Strong attention to detail and ability to model high standards of workmanship.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

● State electrical licensure (any level)

● OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

● First Aid/CPR

● Forklift / Telehandler

● MEWP / Lull certifications

● NABCEP PV Associate or PV Installation Professional

● JobTread familiarity

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Out of town work is required for this role and the typical schedule is 4 days on with 3 overnights and 3 days off. Do you have the ability to travel out of state overnight for up to 75% of the year based on project needs?

Experience:

• C&I Solar : 3 years (Required)
• leading field crews: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Indianapolis, IN 46278 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person