Nelnet Renewable Energy began from Nelnet, a company that started 40-plus years ago with a purpose to serve our customers and communities. Over the years, our corporate color green has taken on new meaning as we’ve applied multiple capabilities to our passion for supporting a transition to renewable energy. Learn more about who we are, what we do – and the many ways we can help you achieve your sustainability and financial goals.

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, renewable energy solutions, and K-12 and higher education expert.

Are you interested in a full-time, self-directed career in the solar industry? Are you interested in a career that takes you all over Central Illinois, meeting new people along the way? Read on!

Since 2012, Nelnet Renewable Energy (formerly GRNE Solar) has been designing and installing residential, commercial and utility scale solar PV systems across the Midwest. As a growing organization with branch locations in 7 different states, we’re looking to bring in high performing and dynamic individuals with a passion to treat customers with a genuine and highly rated experience. Everyone in our company from installers working in the field to administrators working behind the scenes takes ownership in their role with real life impact for our customers and the environment.

Nelnet Renewable Energy is hiring for the position of Solar Site Surveyor. A solar site surveyor travels around visiting homes interested in solar renewable energy to collect measurements, take photos, evaluate roof, attic and ground conditions, and record information necessary for installation feasibility.

We will train you to fly drones and comply with all federal and other regulations. We will pay for, and help facilitate, your FAA Part 107 license, which allows you to operate an unmanned commercial vehicle like a drone. This license belongs to you personally and will benefit you for years to come in many other industries as well. You will have access in-house to other FAA Part 107 pilots to assist you in your training.

Your main tools used (of which we'll supply) are a drone (quadcopter), ladder, tape measure, screwdriver, and flashlight. You will be supplied with a company vehicle during business hours, or mileage paid.

**This position will be based out of our Bloomington, IL office**

You'll be trained to:

• Review residential properties for solar feasibility (roof & ground)

• Operate a drone to collect data via aerial imagery

• Measure and inspect attic spaces

• Safely use ladders to get on rooftops to assess conditions

• Lift and carry 50 lbs without any assistance

• Walk across uneven and wet surfaces

• Inspect and document existing electrical equipment

• Attend building and electrical inspections as needed

• Learn hands-on with our technical service team to handle warranty related service work to diversify and grow your technical understanding of all things Solar PV.

Qualifications:
● FAA Part 107 license (preferred)
● NABCEP PV Associate Credentials (preferred)

● Solar or related trade background or education (preferred)
● Computer skills and ability to learn programs quickly
● Ability to solve problems on the spot and independently
● Excellent time management and punctuality

Requirements:
● Mon-Fri availability, 8-10 hour shifts
● Wear a mask and shoe protection inside homes
● Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
● Reliable transportation to and from the NRE offices.

Pay range for this role is $18.00-$23.00 an hour, depending on experience.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK.

Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.