Solar Mechanical Lead

Position: Solar Mechanical Lead

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 ($28/hr-$36/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 Mechanical Lead oversees the assembly and installation of mechanical components for commercial and industrial solar projects (250 kW – 5 MW+): racking, modules, wire management, layout, and staging. This role ensures mechanical installation is accurate, efficient, and meets Jefferson Energy’s standards for safety and quality.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Mechanical Leadership:

● Lead mechanical installation crews (4–8 employees).

● Train team members in racking assembly, module installation, torque sequences, wire management, and layout.

● Delegate tasks to ensure production targets and workmanship standards are met.

Project Execution:

● Complete preconstruction layout including array positioning, attachment layout, and material staging.

● Install racking, modules, grounding, wire management, and balance-of-system components.

● Coordinate closely with AC Lead and Foreman to maintain project flow.

Quality & Safety:

● Conduct daily quality checks on racking, torqueing, wire management, and overall array workmanship.

● Lead site safety practices including PPE enforcement and fall protection adherence.

● Use torque tools and QC equipment to ensure all mechanical systems meet manufacturer and project specifications.

Documentation:

● Maintain material inventories, daily production logs, and planning for upcoming work.

● Assist with punch lists and close-out documentation.

● Support drone-based documentation when applicable.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

● 3-5 years mechanical racking/module installation experience.

● 2-4 years leading small teams.

● Advanced knowledge of mechanical solar systems, components, and installation sequencing.

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

● Strong attention to detail and quality.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

● State electrical licensure (any level)

● OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

● First Aid/CPR

● Forklift / Telehandler

● MEWP / Lull certifications

● NABCEP PV Associate

● JobTread familiarity

Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• Do you have the ability to lift 75+ lbs repeatedly and work at varying rooftop heights?

Experience:

• mechanical racking/module installation: 3 years (Required)
• leading small teams: 2 years (Required)
• mechanical solar systems/components/installation sequencing: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Indianapolis, IN 46278 (Required)

Work Location: In person