The Role
This is a hands-on position focused on installing residential rooftop solar systems.
You’ll work as part of a crew to assemble, install, and maintain photovoltaic (PV) systems—ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency on every project.

What You’ll Be Doing

Installing Solar Systems
You’ll assemble and install solar panels, racking systems, and related components based on project plans and specifications.
Working on Rooftops
You’ll perform installations on residential rooftops, ensuring proper sealing, alignment, and structural integrity.
Following Plans & Standards
You’ll read and follow blueprints, schematics, and instructions to ensure installations meet all required codes.
System Testing & Quality Checks
You’ll help verify system performance, check connections, and ensure everything is working correctly.
Maintaining Safety Standards
You’ll identify and manage safety risks on-site, ensuring safe working conditions at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 1 year of solar installation experience (required)
• Experience working on rooftops
• Ability to use tools and follow installation plans
• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Team player with a strong work ethic
• Comfortable working outdoors and at heights

Important to Know

• Location: Houston, Texas (must be local)
• This is a field-based role
• Compensation is performance-based (details shared during interview process)
• Candidates must meet minimum experience requirements to be considered

How You’ll Work at NSI

NSI is a primary installer for Terra Energy in Texas, supporting a growing, subscription-based solar model with a strong pipeline of installations projected through 2030. As part of this ecosystem, our work is fast-paced, hands-on, and directly tied to real project delivery.

We’re a field-driven, execution-focused team—so things won’t always be perfectly structured. But that’s where the opportunity is. You’ll have real ownership, direct access to leadership, and the ability to make a tangible impact on operations and results.

At NSI, we value people who are pragmatic, resourceful, and solutions-oriented. That means getting the job done, adapting quickly, and continuously improving how we operate in the field. Success here comes from staying focused on outcomes, working collaboratively, and taking initiative in a growing environment.

Compensation & Details

• Salary: Paid per watt installed (performance-based compensation tied to production)
• Location: Texas
• Reports to: Construction Manager
• Department: Operations

What Success Looks Like

• Solar panels and racking installed safely, efficiently, and according to plans
• Work completed correctly the first time, minimizing rework and delays
• Strong teamwork and communication with crew members and site leads
• Installations completed on schedule, meeting daily/weekly targets
• Clean, organized job sites and proper handling of materials and equipment
• Accurate updates on progress, issues, and completed work (Teamwork or similar tools)
• Ability to identify and escalate issues in the field quickly
• Consistent adherence to safety standards and company procedures

In Summary
This role is for someone who enjoys hands-on work, not just following instructions.

If you take pride in building things the right way, working in the field, and seeing the direct impact of your work on every installation—this is that kind of opportunity.

Recruitment Process

• Initial Contact (HR) – Quick intro and role overview
• HR Interview – Experience and overall fit
• Hiring Manager Interview – Technical and role deep dive
• Offer Letter – Final offer and next steps