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DC Solar Electric is excited to be a part of the growing solar industry. Below are our current Sacramento jobs in solar. If you qualify for any of the positions below, please submit your cover letter and resume in the form below.
Even if you don’t see the position you’re looking for, please submit your cover letter and resume. Tell us why you’d make a great addition to our team and how you will help deliver the gift of clean energy to our community. When a position you’re qualified for becomes available, we’ll notify you. We’re always looking for talented solar experts to join our team!
Administrative Assistant
This role will be assigned a multitude of tasks and projects. Having experience in the solar industry is a plus, but not required. We will provide training to the right individual possessing excellent administrative support skills.
Job Functions:
- Answer office telephones and direct calls to appropriate department.
- Office administration and project management assistance.
- Perform a variety of tasks as directed by the Accounting Manager.
- Contact clients and schedule field technicians to the job site for maintenance service calls.
- Run monthly monitoring reports overseeing several PV platforms.
- Review clients monitoring systems on a weekly basis and notify customers of issues that require resolution.
- Update Salesforce.com for service jobs and construction projects.
- NEM (Net Energy Metering) submissions.
- Handle miscellaneous administrative functions when requested.
Capabilities we are seeking:
- At least five years of administrative work experience supporting a variety of departments.
- Excellent customer interaction skills and professionalism.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Solar industry experience a plus.
- Use of Salesforce.com or similar CRM a plus.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize time and duties efficiently.
- Self-motivated team player who is not afraid to solve problems and implement solutions.
This is a full-time position. Competitive wages paid based on experience.
To apply: Send cover letter and resume to: info@dcsolarelectric.comÂ
Commercial Energy Sales Director
DC Solar Electric Inc, a Division of the Stevens Family Companies, has an opportunity for a Commercial Energy Sales Director. This position will offer you an exciting opportunity to help provide a clean, safe, and reliable source of Electric Power to light, cool/heat homes and schools, run factories, and provide goods and services that we all depend upon.
The Commercial Energy Sales Director will be responsible for coaching, mentoring, and delivering on required targets as well as working cross-functionally with other departments. The Commercial Energy Sales Director will design plans to meet and exceed current sales targets while maintaining a focus on growth. This position will monitor critical business KPIs and implement new sales processes, technologies and change across the Sales organization.
Reporting to the President of Operations and Sales, with a dotted line to the President of Construction, this role will have executive visibility with recurring meetings, presentations, and analyses. A significant amount of client interaction and a high degree of professionalism is required.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience; ideally 7+ years of successfully managing high-performing sales teams
- Experience growing successful technically inclined sales teams, particularly in the solar, energy or storage field
- Experience selling high-value items through a consultative process
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Strong background in sales training, is analytical, data-driven, and detail oriented
- Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Dynamic leader and effective team player with exceptional communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage all aspects of commercial solar and energy storage sales
- Hire, train, inspire and manage a team of high-performing solar consultants
- Maintain strong focus on overall customer experience and customer referrals
- Leverage data to improve sales strategies and measure success
- Work closely with key stakeholders to achieve overall company objectives
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of the competitive landscape and market trends
- Promote the development and launch of new products and services being introduced to the industry
- Pursue business development opportunities to support sales growth, such as business partnerships and handling strategic customers
- Follow the company plan and strategy to accomplish area revenue targets
- Use a data-driven approach to optimize the sales organization, identify opportunities for improving sales conversion rates
- Assist President of Operations and Sales in managing KPIs, action plans and performance management
- Analyze performance data to identify gaps in sales funnel and drive new resources/process changes to ensure optimal sales performance
- Engage with Marketing team to optimize the existing lead/opportunities process
- Manage and oversee the Sales budget, forecast, performance goals, and estimated monthly/quarterly/yearly spend
- Knowledge of Salesforce, expert in reporting and analysis
- Assist Sales Team in prioritizing daily workload and participate in weekly team meetings
Benefits and Compensation:
- Full-time employment
- Competitive wages paid DOE
- 401K, PTO, health insurance
- Potential for bonuses
**If selected for this position, a pre-employment drug screen is required.
To apply: Send a cover letter and resume to: drein@dcsolarelectric.com
Lead Solar Installer / Journeyman Electrician
DC Solar Electric Inc., a Division of the Stevens Family Companies has an opportunity for a Lead Solar Installer/Journeyman Electrician. This position offers you an exciting opportunity to help provide a clean, safe, and reliable source of Electric Power to light, cool/heat homes and schools, run factories, and provide goods and services that we all depend upon. This position will report to the President of Construction and will require a high degree of professionalism/client interaction.
The Lead Installer/Journeyman Electrician will:
Be responsible for managing and installing the photovoltaic system from beginning to end through coordination with the project manager and working side by side with team members.
Complete the project with the highest level of safety, quality, efficiency, and conformance to the approved plans and specifications.
Qualifications:
- Mechanically minded individual able to work in the field installing residential and/or commercial grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) systems.
- Minimum 3 years of previous solar installation experienced required (applicants without solar or extensive electrical experience will not be accepted).
- Experience installing both roof and ground mount systems.
- Experience with micro and string inverters as well as setting up monitoring systems.
- NABCEP Certifications a plus.
- Journeyman Electrician Certification in the State of California (requirement).
- General construction knowledge including roofing, electrical, and carpentry skills.
- Experience with electrical work involving up to 600 VDC and 480 VAC.
- Working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), Uniform Building Code (UBC), local & utility jurisdiction requirements.
- Experience complying with OHSA safety requirements and regulations.
- Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
Skills Required:
- Work well in a team-based environment.
- Work safely on a roof.
- Able to troubleshoot issues efficiently and effectively.
- Able to correctly install company products.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellent communication, and documentation skills.
- Self-motivated with attention to productivity, detail, and safety.
- Skilled in the use of power and hand tools and able to provide training in the safe operation of power and hand tools to others.
Responsibilities (included but not limited to):
- Review project plans and drawings and ensure that the project is built according to design.
- Work with crew members to complete projects within established policies and procedures, assemble the solar array racking, properly seal all roof penetrations, and install all relative equipment.
- Set up solar monitoring system.
- Maintain high levels of quality assurance and quality control with an emphasis on safety.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot system malfunctions and operational issues.
- Communicate with customers in a professional, considerate, and respectful manner, answering all questions and concerns to the best of your ability.
- Comply with required training and fulfillment of assigned duties.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Complete projects within established policies, procedures, strict timeframes and allowed budgets.
- Respond timely to customer issues and escalate if appropriate.
Physical Demands:
- Able to sit, stand, walk, bend (neck), squat, climb, kneel, crawl, twist (neck and waist).
- Repetitive use of hands in simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation,
- pushing/ pulling, reaching above shoulder and below shoulder level.
- Lift equipment and materials up to 50 lbs. occasionally throughout the day.
- Work around heavy equipment safely.
- Operate vehicles and machinery.
- Walk on uneven ground.
- Exposure to excessive noise.
- Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness.
- Exposure to dust, gas, fume or chemical.
- Working at heights, including on roof and rack.
- Operate foot controls or repetitive foot movements.
- Must be able to work outside and inside.
This is a full-time position. Competitive wages paid based on experience.
Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
To apply: Send cover letter and resume to: drein@dcsolarelectric.com
Solar Consultant/Business Development Manager
DC Solar Electric Inc, a Division of the Stevens Family Companies has an opportunity for a Solar Consultant/Business Development Manager.
Our Solar Consultant/Business Development Manager job will offer you an exciting opportunity to help provide a clean, safe, and reliable source of electric power to light, cool/heat homes and schools, run factories, and provide goods and services that we all depend upon.
Responsibilities
- Manages the business development activities for designated clients and/or regions with focus on consulting and financial savings while helping the environment.
- Identifies and screens opportunities according to annual business plans.
- Provides proposals and financial savings analysis to clients.
- Possesses ability to develop and prepare opportunity-specific presentations.
- Partners with Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), and administrative staff on deliverables.
- Manages the qualification and proposal processes.
- Develops sales strategies and business plans on a team-based client development approach.
- Coordinates technical, engineering, and construction support during all phases of client development.
- Monitors and continues involvement with the client during and after project execution.
- Leads proposal generation efforts for large, technically complex projects and develops winning acquisition strategies.
- Negotiates contracts and develops profit-driven pricing plans.
- Is an active member and sits on committees for local Chambers of Commerce and Contractors Associations on behalf of DC Solar Electric Inc.
- Joins business networking groups on behalf of DC Solar Electric Inc.
- Organizes and presents monthly community-based informational seminars for potential clients.
- Provides content for Social Media on behalf of DC Solar Electric Inc.
- Manages home shows, farmers markets, fairs, etc... on behalf of DC Solar Electric Inc.
- Makes cold calls to potential commercial and residential customers.
- Delivers promotional materials to prospective and existing clients.
Qualifications
- BA/BS Degree in applicable field (preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
- Exposure to Construction, Solar, HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical fields.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid CA driver’s license.
- Ability to pass pre-employment background check & pre-employee drug test
Benefits and Compensation
- Full-time employment
- Competitive wages paid DOE
- 401K, PTO, health insurance
- Potential for bonuses
To apply: Send cover letter and resume to: drein@dcsolarelectric.com
SOLAR INSTALLER
DC Solar Electric, Inc., a Division of the Stevens Family Companies, has an opportunity for a Solar Installer. Our Solar Installer job will offer you an exciting opportunity to help provide a clean, safe, and reliable source of Electric Power to light, cool/heat homes and schools, run factories, and provide goods and services that we all depend upon. The Solar Installer installs all photovoltaic system components and electrical equipment, ensures the successful operation of a complete photovoltaic system, and communicates project status with Project and Construction Managers.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of one (1) year experience installing solar systems, in addition to electrical and roofing experience.
- Knowledgeable of OHSA safety compliance requirements and regulations.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
- Workwell in a team-based environment.
- Work safely on a roof.
- Able to troubleshoot issues efficiently and effectively.
- Able to correctly install company products.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellent communication, and documentation skills.
- Self-motivated with attention to productivity, detail, and safety.
- Skilled in the use of power and hand tools and be able to provide training in the safe operation of power and hand tools to others.
- Able to work safely on ladders and in confined areas.
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Installing Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems on rooftops, ground, and mounted carports according to design.
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Penetrating, attaching, and sealing into a variety of buildings and a variety of roofing materials.
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Handling module racking, wire runs, conduits, inverters, disconnects, and other equipment.
- Collecting data and photos during and at the end of each project.
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
- Complying with required training and fulfillment of assigned duties.
- Maintaining a clean DMV record.
- Completing projects within established policies, procedures, strict timeframes and allowed budget.
- Maintaining high levels of quality assurance and quality control with an emphasis on crew safety.
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting system malfunctions and operational issues.
- Communicating with customers in a professional, considerate, and respectful manner, answering all questions.
- Respondingtimely to customer issues and escalating if appropriate.
- Able to sit, stand, walk, bend (neck), squat, climb, kneel, crawl, twist (neck and waist).
- Repetitive use of hands in simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/ pulling, and reaching above the shoulder and below shoulder level.
- Lift equipment and materials up to 50 lbs. occasionally throughout the day.
- Work around heavy equipment safely.
- Operate vehicles and machinery.
- Walk on uneven ground.
- Exposure to excessive noise.
- Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness.
- Exposure to dust, gas, fume or chemical.
- Working at heights, including on roof and rack.
- Operate foot controls or repetitive foot movements.
- Must be able to work outside and inside.
Residential Energy Sales Director
DC Solar Electric Inc, a Division of the Stevens Family Companies has an opportunity for a Residential Energy Sales Director. This position will offer you an exciting opportunity to help provide a clean, safe, and reliable source of Electric Power to light, cool/heat homes and schools, run factories, and provide goods and services that we all depend upon.
The Residential Energy Sales Director will be responsible for coaching, mentoring, and delivering on required targets as well as working cross-functionally with other departments. The Residential Energy Sales Director will design plans to meet and exceed current sales targets while maintaining a focus on growth. This position will monitor critical business KPIs and implement new sales processes, technologies and change across the Sales organization.
Reporting to the President of Operations and Sales, with a dotted line to the President of Construction, this role will have executive visibility with recurring meetings, presentations, and analyses. A significant amount of client interaction and a high degree of professionalism is required.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience; ideally 7+ years of successfully managing high performing sales teams
- Experience growing successful technically inclined sales teams, particularly in the solar, energy or efficiency energy field
- Experience selling high-value items through a consultative process
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
- Strong background in sales training, is analytical, data-driven, and detail oriented
- Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Dynamic leader and effective team player with exceptional communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Follow the company plan and strategy to accomplish area revenue targets
- Work with Executive team on market strategy and implement updated sales strategies to sales teams
- Work collaboratively with Marketing and Operations Departments to ensure company success
- Mentor and coach Sales Managers to hit key metrics by working closely with sales team to enhance sales performance and forecasts
- Assist Sales Managers in the training and development of new team-members
- Prepare and present the monthly forecast and ensure accurate/timely reporting of key sales metrics
- Use a data-driven approach to optimize the sales organization, identify opportunities for improving sales conversion rates
- Knowledge of Salesforce, expert in reporting and analysis
- Assist Sales Team in prioritizing daily workload and participate in weekly team meetings
- Assist President of Operations and Sales in managing KPIs, action plans and performance management
- Analyze performance data to identify gaps in sales funnel and drive new resources/process changes to ensure optimal sales performance
- Engage with Marketing team to optimize the existing lead/opportunities process
- Manage and oversee the Sales budget, forecast, performance goals, and estimated monthly/quarterly/yearly spend
Benefits and Compensation:
- Full-time employment
- Competitive wages paid DOE
- 401K, PTO, health insurance
- Potential for bonuses
**If selected for this position, a pre-employment drug screen is required.
To apply: Send a cover letter and resume to: drein@dcsolarelectric.com
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Why work for DC Solar Electric?
- We treat you like family.
- We offer exceptional benefits and competitive compensation.
- Our work environment is positive, accessible, and friendly.
- We only sell the highest quality solar products. This means you can be confident in our solar solutions and pass that confidence on to our customers.