Solar Electrical Commissioning Technician
Blaine, MNFull-time$35–55/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Cedar Creek Energy seeks a Solar Electrical Commissioning Technician to bring solar projects from mechanical completion through energization, system verification, and final turnover. The role performs electrical testing, inverter commissioning, monitoring-system configuration, communications verification, and diagnostics. The technician also supports utility testing and project closeout while collaborating with site supervisors, engineering teams, and utility representatives.
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About Cedar Creek Energy
Cedar Creek Energy is a solar developer and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor based in Blaine, Minnesota. Since 2007, we have been building commercial, industrial, and large-scale solar and energy storage projects throughout the Upper Midwest.
Position Overview
We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Solar Electrical Commissioning Technician to join our team. This position plays a key role in bringing solar projects from mechanical completion through successful energization, system verification, and final turnover.
The ideal candidate has strong electrical troubleshooting skills, enjoys solving technical challenges, and takes pride in ensuring systems operate safely, efficiently, and as designed.
Key Responsibilities
Perform pre-energization testing, including insulation resistance, polarity, open-circuit voltage, and continuity testing.
Complete inverter startup, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
Configure and commission AlsoEnergy Data Acquisition Systems (DAS), weather stations, and environmental sensors.
Establish and verify communications between inverters, meters, protective relays, and monitoring systems.
Verify settings and communications on SEL protective relays.
Assist with utility witness testing and permission to operate (PTO) requirements.
Perform IV curve tracing, thermal scans, ground fault troubleshooting, and diagnostics of underperforming solar strings.
Prepare commissioning reports, punch lists, and final project turnover documentation.
Collaborate with site supervisors, engineering teams, and utility representatives to ensure successful project completion.
Qualifications and Skills
We value a positive, can-do attitude and strong problem-solving skills. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, enjoys troubleshooting, and is committed to finding solutions when challenges arise.
Previous solar industry experience preferred.
Working knowledge of SEL protective relays.
Experience with AlsoEnergy DAS and environmental sensors, including irradiance, temperature, and wind sensors.
Knowledge of inverter configuration, operation, and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with communication protocols, including Modbus (TCP and RTU), DNP3, RS-485, and basic IP networking.
Understanding of low-voltage AC and DC electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret single-line and three-line electrical diagrams.
Proficiency with computers and device configuration software.
Minimum Education Required
Preferred Certifications and Experience
Minnesota Journeyworker Electrician license preferred but not required.
NABCEP PV Commissioning & Maintenance Specialist (PVCMS) or PV Installation Professional (PVIP) certification.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction training.
NFPA 70E arc flash safety training.
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) commissioning experience.
Solar, Roofing or Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
Minimum Experience Required
Previous exp with DAS systems, Inverter commissioning, IV curve tracing and SEL knowledge required.
Minimum electrical qualification: Power Limited Technician license or registration as an unlicensed individual with at least four years of electrical experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Upper Midwest, including overnight stays.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including on rooftops and at heights.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Successful completion of a background check.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$35.00 - $55.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
55304
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
89644
Job Benefits
401(k), Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance, Flexible spending account
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cedar Creek Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,008 open Electrical Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$35–55/hr
- US median$32–40/hr404 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $45/hr, is 25% above the US median midpoint ($36/hr) — in the top quarter of Electrical Technician hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 22 open Electrical Technician jobs in Minnesota and 1,008 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- RMS Energy4 open
- Barr Engineering Co.3 open
- Sysco2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Electrical Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (669 postings).
- Education
- 6 of the 1,008 open Electrical Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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