Description Join an established and innovative company in the fast-growing solar industry and enjoy strong pay rate + install bonuses + benefits + advancement opportunities! Pay Range $19-$26/hr. (DOE) + Bi-Weekly Install Bonuses + Benefits We offer an extensive benefits package which includes: • Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Care Insurance • $50k Life Insurance • 401K • Medical Reimbursement Accounts (HSA & FSA) • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time-Off • Bi-weekly bonuses Do you have proven skills and experience completing solar installations and work with others to do their best work? If this sounds like you, and you want an opportunity where your commitment to quality and productivity will be rewarded, please keep reading! We’re Freedom Forever, a fast-growing solar company known for innovation and quality, and we’re looking for people who want an opportunity to build a career with us as a Solar Installer! As an Installer you will be responsible for assembling, installing and/or maintaining solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on varying surfaces (rooftop, ground mount, use specific structures, etc.). Daily activities are inclusive of, but not limited to, measuring, cutting, drilling, working from height, minor electrical work, assisting with structural upgrades, using hand/power tooling, reading plan-sets, following direction, following safe work practices and assisting senior members of the designated installation team. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Loading and unloading Company vehicle with project materials • Loading and unloading materials to and from the roof/structure being installed on • Assemble all roof components in an efficient and safe manner • Perform electrical work as instructed by the crew lead, both independently and under direct supervision • Install projects adhering to Freedom Forever plan sets • Flashing penetrations as needed to ensure project quality • Ensure all work is performed in strict compliance with Freedom Forever policies, applicable codes (Ex: NFPA-70, IRC, IFC, CA-T24, etc.) • Strictly follow all Freedom Forever safety regulations and policies • Follow all direction given by senior members of the crew • Provide recommendations for efficiency and compliance gains through appropriate channels • Ensure customer satisfaction • Position may be required to communicate directly with the end user(s) • Some domestic travel may be required • May be required to drive a Freedom Forever vehicle • Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Education & Certifications: • High School Graduate or GED Experience: • 6 months to 1 year of PV installation experience (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Fundamental understanding of all PV products installed by Freedom Forever • Basic understanding of building standards and applicable codes • Ability to communicate with others professionally and concisely • Compliant installation of conduit (EMT, RMC, IMC, LFMC and FMC) • Follow written and verbal instructions Special Skills & Training: • All assigned Freedom Forever training modules and documentation must be completed by the designated due date • Optional training (Freedom Forever and external party) may be completed at the employee’s discretion outside of business hours PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ABILITIES Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls • Stand for long periods of time • Walk or run for long periods of time • Climb ladders, scaffolds, or poles • Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl • Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out • Repeat the same movements • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away • Determine the distance between objects • Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects • Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls • Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm • Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects • Understand the speech of another person • Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects • See differences between colors, shades, and brightness • Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place • Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired • Keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position • React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet • While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side • Lift 50+ pounds INDSJ1 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (Employee is required to travel for business purposes, not including commute to and from work.) If required to travel, must have a valid Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to different sites. Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers. Employees of Freedom Forever must submit to a criminal history check, MVR check and a 9-panel drug screen that includes the following: Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Opiates, Phencyclidine (PCP), Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene. Job based in Maryland not seeking remote employees.
See More Details >>Scope of Position: About Us EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand. From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation. Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future. Scope of Position Under the direction of the Senior Project Manager or Associate Director - Project Management, the Project Manager is responsible for managing all aspects and phases of multiple solar EPC projects and programs. The Project Manager is primarily responsible for collaboration with project stakeholders such as owners, utilities, landowners, municipalities, developers, consultants, subcontractors, and other project partners and internal resources such as engineering and construction professionals. The Project Manager will achieve project and corporate goals which are generally described as follows: project schedule, project scope management, budget performance, quality requirements, and safety. The Project Manager will foster a cooperative relationship with project partners and internal resources while meeting the company strategic goals and continually messaging the value of the company services to stakeholders. This position has project P&L responsibility. Location: This position is a hybrid position based in either our Columbia, MD or West Lebanon, NH offices. Remote may be considered for exceptional candidates located in select east coast/mid-Atlantic states. Salary Range The full pay range for this role is $105,100 - 175,100 per year. The target range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000 per year. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location. Benefits & Perks EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following: • Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program. • Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. • Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution. We are also proud to offer: • Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service. • Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities. • Supportive mentorship programs. Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage the delivery of Company projects, on time, on budget, and in accordance with all applicable health, safety, contract, quality, and legal requirements; coordinate, supervise, and manage project team consisting of internal resources (i.e., Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, Design Engineers, and Project Administrators) and outside partners such as subcontractors, consultants, clients, utilities, development partners; take direct responsibility for all aspects of project delivery, where necessary; secure subcontractors; lead team in vetting, qualifying, referencing, scoping, price negotiation, and contracting with subcontractors; implement and manage project administration, including project meetings, document control, submittals, quality control, construction team planning and documentation, and other close‑out and commissioning of projects. • Manage budget, expenses, revenue, margin, and schedule for multiple simultaneous projects; track project actual P&L vs. plan and take corrective action to meet objectives; accurately forecast project revenues, cost, and margins. Manage subcontractor payments and project billings. • Implement health and safety program for each project; manage project compliance with health and safety program, including compliance by personnel, subcontractors, customers, and others at the project site; assure continuous compliance by project and subcontractors with requirements of all project contracts, subcontracts, applicable laws, and applicable permits; take primary responsibility for understanding and applying federal, state, and local code and regulatory requirements. • Implement and manage processes to secure and maintain required approvals from customers, interconnection providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs); assure accurate and timely submittals to customers, interconnection providers, and AHJs. • Support internal origination, development, financing, and engineering teams on project matters, including project pricing, technical design, compliance with site requirements, permitting, and other constraints; perform project diligence, including site reconnaissance, geotech, and investigations; attend AHJ meetings, oversee and provide input on preparation of project design and construction documentation and plans. • Report on projects to internal and external colleagues and project stakeholders; manage project details and update project progress on Company project management platform. • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education/Experience – • BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline required. • 7+ years progressive experience in construction and/or development, including as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Development Engineer, or Project Superintendent. • Experience with utility-scale photovoltaic systems of greater than 5 MW, preferably greater than 25 MW. • Experience in constructing substations and/or solar interconnects into substations preferred. • Advanced understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, codes, design/build contracts, and construction means and methods. • Experienced with land development and project financial closing requirements. • Experience with large-scale cut and fill earthwork or landfill construction required. • Experience with subcontracting industrial or large commercial electrical work required. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities – • Strong knowledge of contract language and contract negotiations. • Understanding of project cost accounting and tracking procedures. • Ability to create and execute project work plans. • Strong organizational and time management skills. • Ability to work with both internal colleagues and external customers and subcontractors. • Strong experience in construction logistics, scheduling, estimating, and budgeting . • A commitment to a safe working environment. • Ability to adapt easily and accept changing situations. • Ability to multi-task and prioritize. • Detail orientated. Physical Requirements: Frequent travel to various North American project sites having varying terrain and weather conditions. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion. Working Conditions & Travel: Work time will be spent both at project sites (outdoor construction sites) and in an office environment, with use of computers, telephone, and other office equipment. Frequent travel is required to project sites which is expected to be approximately 25% of overall work time. Travel may also be required to Company offices, client sites, and various meetings/conferences. Fiscal Responsibilities: Project Profit/Loss responsibility.
See More Details >>Scope of Position: About Us EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand. From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation. Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future. Scope of Position Under the direction of the Senior Project Manager or Director - Project Management, the Assistant Project Manager II is responsible for managing all aspects and phases of one or more solar EPC projects and programs. The Assistant Project Manager II is primarily responsible for collaboration with project stakeholders such as owners, utilities, landowners, municipalities, developers, consultants, subcontractors, and other project partners and internal resources such as engineering and construction professionals. The Assistant Project Manager II will achieve project and corporate goals which are generally described as follows: project schedule, project scope management, cost performance, quality requirements, and safety. The Assistant Project Manager II will foster a cooperative relationship with project partners and internal resources while meeting the company strategic goals and continually messaging the value of the company services to stakeholders. This position has project P&L accountability. Location: This position is a hybrid position based in either our Columbia, MD or West Lebanon, NH offices. Remote may be considered for exceptional candidates located in select east coast/mid-Atlantic states. Salary Range The full pay range for this role is $93,400 - 155,700 per year. The target range for this position is $95,000 to $125,000 per year. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location. Benefits & Perks EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following: • Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program. • Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents. • Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution. We are also proud to offer: • Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service. • Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities. • Supportive mentorship programs. Responsibilities: • Oversee and manage the delivery of one or more Company projects, on time, on budget, and in accordance with all applicable health, safety, contract, quality, and legal requirements; coordinate, and lead the project team consisting of internal resources (i.e., Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, Superintendents, Design Engineers, and Project Administrators) and outside partners such as subcontractors, consultants, clients, utilities, development partners; take direct responsibility for all aspects of project delivery, where necessary; secure subcontractors; lead team in vetting, qualifying, referencing, scoping, price negotiation, and contracting with subcontractors; implement and manage project administration, including project meetings, document control, submittals, quality control, construction team planning and documentation, and other close‑out and commissioning of projects. • Manage budget, expenses, and project schedules using MS Project or P6 Primavera for one or more projects; accurately forecast project costs. Manage subcontractor payments and project billings. • Implement health and safety program for each project; manage project compliance with health and safety program, including compliance by personnel, subcontractors, customers, and others at the project site; assure continuous compliance by project and subcontractors with requirements of all project contracts, subcontracts, applicable laws, and applicable permits; take primary responsibility for understanding and applying federal, state, and local code and regulatory requirements. • Implement and manage processes to secure and maintain required approvals from customers, interconnection providers, and local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs); assure accurate and timely submittals to customers, interconnection providers, and AHJs. • Report on projects to internal and external colleagues and project stakeholders; manage project details and update project progress on Company project management platform. • Other duties as assigned by the Senior Project Manager or Director - Project Management. Qualifications: Education/Experience: • BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Mech, Civil, Elec preferred), or related discipline required. • Five to seven years or more progressive experience in construction project engineering or project management, including as an Assistant Project Manager I, Project Engineer III, or Project Superintendent. • General understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, codes, design/build contracts, and construction means and methods. • Experience with utility-scale photovoltaic systems of greater than 25 MW preferred. • Experience in constructing substations and/or solar interconnects into substations preferred. • Experience with land development and project financial closing requirements. • Experience with large-scale cut and fill earthwork or landfill construction preferred. • Experience with subcontracting industrial or large commercial electrical work required. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: • General understanding of contract language and contract negotiations. • Understanding of project cost accounting and tracking procedures. • Ability to create and execute project work plans. • Good organizational and time management skills. • Ability to work with both internal colleagues and external customers and subcontractors. • Previous experience in construction logistics, scheduling, estimating, and budgeting preferred. • A commitment to a safe working environment. • Ability to adapt easily and accept changing situations. • Ability to multi-task and prioritize. • Detail orientated. Physical Requirements Frequent travel to various North American project sites having varying terrain and weather conditions. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion. Working Conditions & Travel Work time will be spent both at project sites (outdoor construction sites) and in an office environment, with use of computers, telephone, and other office equipment. Frequent travel is required to project sites which is expected to be approximately 25% of overall work time. Travel may also be required to Company offices, client sites, and various meetings/conferences.
See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Columbia, MD, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. These programs typically last about two to four years, requiring extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the solar industry employed 279,447 workers nationwide as of December 2023, with a significant presence in Maryland, and projects a 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Columbia, MD, earn an average of $1,400 per month, with experienced professionals often exceeding $120,000 annually. Training programs, community colleges, and organizations like NABCEP help aspiring solar professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
