Cal Solar
Energy Advisor
Grass Valley, CA - Full Time
Energy Advisor
Empower Energy. Educate Homeowners. Enhance Project Flow.
Location: Grass Valley & Field-Based in Surrounding Counties
Job Type: Full-Time/Salary
Salary Range: DOE + Benefits + Path to Worker-Ownership
About the Role
At Cal-Solar, we’re not just installing solar. We’re building long-term energy confidence. That’s where you come in.
As an Energy Advisor, you’ll serve as the homeowner’s trusted guide throughout their solar journey, stepping in after the sale and staying engaged through final walkthrough and beyond. You’ll visit homes, gather critical site information, explain how the system works in plain terms, and close the loop between Sales, Design, and Project Management to ensure everything runs smoothly.
This role blends customer service, technical knowledge, and problem-solving. It’s ideal for someone who communicates clearly, works well independently, and takes pride in helping others feel empowered.
Key Responsibilities:
Site Assessments and Field Documentation
- Conduct pre-design site visits to collect accurate measurements, drone images, and electrical panel details
- Assess roof condition, attic framing, conduit routes, and battery locations
- Upload photos and clear field notes to the CRM
- Flag potential red flags or design issues early
- Explain how solar, batteries, smart panels, and EV chargers work together
- Introduce customers to monitoring apps and energy best practices
- Build confidence through calm, knowledgeable conversations
- Create or revise layout sketches based on field findings
- Work with Sales, Design, and PMs to finalize scope and confirm feasibility
- Prepare Updated Design Records and clarify changes with homeowners
- Lead post-install site walkthroughs to review equipment, monitoring, and next steps
- Provide follow-up support around 30 days after PTO to review data and reinforce energy use habits
- Help generate referrals by maintaining a clear, professional customer experience
What You Bring
- A calm, clear presence in front of customers
- Hands-on experience in solar, construction, or energy-related work
- Confidence gathering field data and navigating rooftops, attics, and crawlspaces
- Good documentation habits and an eye for detail
- Ability to work solo in the field and coordinate with a cross-functional team
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within our service area
- Familiarity with solar design software (Scanifly, Helioscope, AutoCAD)
- Experience in energy efficiency, home performance, or building science
- FAA drone license or interest in earning one
- Background in co-ops, B Corps, or mission-driven organizations
Why Join Cal-Solar?
We’re California’s first worker-owned solar co-op. That means you’re not just working a job, you’re helping shape the future of clean energy, and you have a path to ownership along the way.
We believe energy education is just as important as installation. When homeowners feel confident, they become advocates. If you love helping people understand how to take control of their energy, this role is for you.
The Company California Solar Electric Cooperative is a successful local business that prioritizes the community inside and outside of the business. A positive and enjoyable work environment is of the top priorities.
Benefits:
● Vacation/Sick pay
● Health benefits (options for health insurance and vision, free dental insurance, free chiropractic)
● Retirement Plan
● Worker-owned: Co-ownership/dividends (ability to apply after 6 months employment; becoming a member of the Cooperative is highly encouraged, but is not mandatory for all employees)
● $500/yr education/reimbursement
● Other misc. benefits, such as tickets to Film Festivals, community volunteer opportunities, events, industry conferences, company retreats, etc.
● Meaningful work that makes a difference in the community and world at large, in a vital and growing industry
Who We Are
Founded in 2000, as a solar electric company, California Solar Electric Cooperative designed and installed some of the very first grid-tied systems and the most unique off-grid and commercial solar systems in the country. Cal-Solar, as we are fondly known, transitioned to a worker cooperative in 2019. California Solar Electric Cooperative is a leader in environmental sustainability and prioritizes a path to meaningful work that provides competitive, rewarding, and gainful employment for our worker-owners and employees. A positive experience that improves the lives of our clients, employees, and community at large is how we measure our success.
What is a Co-op
A worker cooperative is a values-driven business that puts worker and community benefit at the core of its purpose. The two central characteristics of worker cooperatives are: workers own the business and they participate in its financial success on the basis of their labor contribution to the cooperative.
California Solar Electric Cooperative is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values, achieving our business goals and building a stronger company. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors protected by law.
