Position: Solar Site Surveyor (Temp)

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Reports to: Site Survey Manager

Hours: Full-time, 8am-6pm (Hours may vary) NonExempt

Duration: October 1, 2025- December 31, 2025

About the Position

Brooklyn SolarWorks is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our growing Survey team. As a site surveyor, you will need to possess a strong sense of attention to detail, assessments and physical evaluations of sites. The incumbent will be required to visit, measure, and assess potential installation sites by measuring rooftops by hand.

High-performing candidates may be considered for extension or future opportunities within the company.

Brooklyn SolarWorks reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

Responsibilities:

Work closely with operations and sales teams to evaluate buildings for solar feasibility
Perform site surveys, assess building conditions and roofs, and relay critical information to Brooklyn Solar Works' (BSW) teams
Collect detailed photos, measurements, and notes of customer’s roofs
Collect detailed photos, measurements, and notes of customer’s electrical panels & meters
Assess potential layout for the solar system’s conduit path
Conduct Sight Line studies for Landmarks and HTC permitting
Disposition all survey activities in CRM software in a timely manner
Travel around all 5 boroughs completing surveys as scheduled
Carry out additional duties as required by Survey Manager or VP of installations.
Available for occasional communication outside of standard business hours, as needed
Maintain compliance with and enforce OSHA safety regulations
3-4 site visits per day

Required Skill Set:

Must be comfortable working on flat rooftops during all seasons and weather conditions
At least 2 years of construction experience
Valid NYS driver's license + clean driving record is required
Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand, walk and climb stairs/ladders is required
Basic electrical knowledge
Excellent communication skills
Tech literacy (monitoring, quickbase, G Suite, photos, and more)
Self starter who can work independently and with teams
Basic project fulfillment of presales designs and permitting forms.
Strong knowledge Interfacing with and familiarity with NYC’s relevant restrictions with various NYC Agencies: landmarks, Department of Buildings, Con Edison, FDNY, etc.
Must be comfortable with heights, climbing ladders, standing for long periods at a time
Strong attention to detail
Ability to travel and work irregular hours, as needed.

Preferred Skill Set:

40 hr SST is strongly preferred.
Roofing experience is strongly preferred.
A passion for Brooklyn SolarWork’s mission.

Benefits/Compensation:

Entry Pay (1-2 years exp) : $23-$25/hr
(Free options are available) Health (HSA), Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
Paid Time Off + Sick Days
11 Company Holidays
Personal days
Free Employee Assistance Program
Monthly Commuter Travel Benefits (MTA Metrocards)
Occasional Company provided snacks and lunches
Additional Voluntary Benefits... i.e. HSA, FSA, Pet insurance, STD, LTD etc…

Brooklyn SolarWorks offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, language, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disability status, genetics, family or marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender/gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Interview Stages:

Candidate Applies- Resume is Reviewed- Interview Request- Interview Conducted- Hire is made.

Remote Status Travel %

Not Applicable 100%

Work from home is available (if applicable) post probationary period (3 months).

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About Brooklyn SolarWorks

Brooklyn SolarWorks was founded in 2015 with a purpose and mission to make “solar” appealing, easy, and available for all Brooklyn’s urban homeowners. To meet the challenges of installing solar on NYC rooftops, BSW has pioneered a one-of-a kind solar canopy design and developed unique installation methods.

Brooklyn SolarWorks is a trailblazer in New York City's solar energy industry, specializing in innovative and aesthetically pleasing solar panel installations for urban spaces. We are passionate about making solar energy accessible and practical for city dwellers while contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable future. If you’re eager to be part of a mission-driven organization committed to environmental innovation and urban sustainability, we want to hear from you.

Why Brooklyn SolarWorks

We are committed to building a diverse, sustainably minded, comfortable and ever-growing team that allows us to deliver a high degree of customer satisfaction and provide them with clean energy solutions. We believe and advocate for work life balance and growing at a manageable pace. Our staff and our customers are who we are, and here, their voice truly matters. To get a sense of our culture and environment check out our social media channels: IG, TikTok and FB: brooklynsolarworks, Twitter: bksolarworks.

Company Values: Resourceful, Committed, Adaptable, and Passionate.

Awards

2023-24, Solar Power World’s Top Contractors
2024, Forbes Home’s Best Solar Companies in New York
2024, City & State’s Trailblazers in Clean Energy (T.R. Ludwig)

2024 Employee Satisfaction Survey

97% reported having a positive working relationship with coworkers
92% reported they would recommend this company as a good place to work
92% reported being treated respectfully and fairly

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