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Solar Technician jobs with visa sponsorship are available across the U.S. through H-2B visa seasonal programs and H-1B visa petitions for roles requiring a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Employers in the renewable energy sector are actively filing Labor Condition Applications as solar installation demand grows.
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Get Access To All JobsDate: Nov 11, 2026
Location(s): Turrell, AR, US, 72384
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 98578
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
This position sits within the Power Generation Division which is responsible for all of NextEra Energy's non-nuclear generation operations, exceeding 40,000 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity. This position will be based out of the Big Cypress Solar site in the Turrell, AR area. The intended employee will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar PV collection assemblies, battery energy storage, AC/DC inverters on multiple solar power plants to achieve safe, efficient, and environmentally sound plant operations. In this role, an employee will maintain all tools, shops, vehicles, and all work locations in a safe and efficient condition, provide inspections of watch, electrical, mechanical, and electronic troubleshooting for solar arrays and inverters. Inspection is performed daily for fluid system breaches, mechanical component breakage or misalignment, and electrical component failures preventing inverters from producing grid power. A candidate would be responsible for supporting teammates in nearby states in the region, and maintaining reliability, operations, and maintenance for sites assigned area.
Join the NextEra Energy Power Generation Team
Job Overview
The Site Technician will support the Regional Manager or designee to ensure the perfect execution of the PGD processes. Site Technicians in a solar region perform duties in the following but are not limited to safety, contractor management, electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, overall site operations, asset management and regulatory compliance, reliability engineering, and inventory management.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Reliability engineering
- Warranty management
- Operation and basic maintenance
- Electrical and power electronics troubleshooting and repairs
- Safety and Environmental program stewardship
- Supervisory duties of NEE employees and contractors
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
- Business duties and Inventory management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Regulatory compliance
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Experience: 1+ years
- Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
Preferred Qualifications
- Trade School Graduate
- Licensed Electrician
- Licensed Master Electrician
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Memphis
Job Segment: Nuclear, Energy
Date: Nov 11, 2026
Location(s): Turrell, AR, US, 72384
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 98578
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!
Position Specific Description
This position sits within the Power Generation Division which is responsible for all of NextEra Energy's non-nuclear generation operations, exceeding 40,000 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity. This position will be based out of the Big Cypress Solar site in the Turrell, AR area. The intended employee will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of solar PV collection assemblies, battery energy storage, AC/DC inverters on multiple solar power plants to achieve safe, efficient, and environmentally sound plant operations. In this role, an employee will maintain all tools, shops, vehicles, and all work locations in a safe and efficient condition, provide inspections of watch, electrical, mechanical, and electronic troubleshooting for solar arrays and inverters. Inspection is performed daily for fluid system breaches, mechanical component breakage or misalignment, and electrical component failures preventing inverters from producing grid power. A candidate would be responsible for supporting teammates in nearby states in the region, and maintaining reliability, operations, and maintenance for sites assigned area.
Join the NextEra Energy Power Generation Team
Job Overview
The Site Technician will support the Regional Manager or designee to ensure the perfect execution of the PGD processes. Site Technicians in a solar region perform duties in the following but are not limited to safety, contractor management, electrical/electronic/mechanical equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance, overall site operations, asset management and regulatory compliance, reliability engineering, and inventory management.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Reliability engineering
- Warranty management
- Operation and basic maintenance
- Electrical and power electronics troubleshooting and repairs
- Safety and Environmental program stewardship
- Supervisory duties of NEE employees and contractors
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs
- Business duties and Inventory management
- Heavy equipment operation
- Regulatory compliance
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Experience: 1+ years
- Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
Preferred Qualifications
- Trade School Graduate
- Licensed Electrician
- Licensed Master Electrician
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies.
Nearest Major Market: Memphis
Job Segment: Nuclear, Energy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Solar Technician
Verify your credentials match specialty occupation standards
H-1B eligibility requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like electrical engineering or renewable energy technology. If your degree is in a broader field, gather documentation showing how your coursework and certifications directly relate to solar systems work.
Search DOL LCA data for active solar sponsors
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have recently filed Labor Condition Applications for solar technician or photovoltaic installer roles. Active LCA filings confirm an employer has sponsored before and understands the process.
Target employers running large commercial solar projects
Utility-scale solar farm contractors and EPC firms are more likely to sponsor than residential installers. Large commercial projects have longer timelines and predictable workforce needs, which makes the cost and effort of H-2B or H-1B sponsorship easier for them to justify.
Find verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter solar technician roles by employers with confirmed LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never navigated the sponsorship process for field technician positions.
Clarify H-2B eligibility before accepting seasonal offers
H-2B sponsorship for solar technicians is tied to temporary or seasonal labor demand, and the annual cap fills quickly at 66,000 slots. Confirm with your employer whether their project qualifies as seasonal and that they've filed a temporary labor certification with DOL before you rely on this pathway.
Get your NABCEP certification documented before the LCA stage
Employers filing an LCA for a solar technician role need to establish prevailing wage and demonstrate the position requires specialized skills. Having a current NABCEP certification on record strengthens the job description and reduces the risk of a DOL or USCIS challenge on specialty occupation grounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Solar Technician role qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. A general installation technician role typically doesn't meet the specialty occupation standard because it doesn't require a specific bachelor's degree. Employers who define the role around solar systems design, photovoltaic engineering, or energy systems analysis and require a degree in electrical engineering or a related field have a stronger case with USCIS.
What visa types are most commonly used to sponsor Solar Technicians?
H-2B is the most common pathway for solar technicians in seasonal or project-based work, as it covers temporary non-agricultural roles. H-1B applies if the role is framed as a specialty occupation requiring a relevant degree. TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role fits a qualifying USMCA profession. Each pathway has different employer filing requirements and timelines.
How do I find Solar Technician jobs with active visa sponsorship?
Browse Solar Technician roles on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history so you can focus on companies that have already committed to the sponsorship process rather than ones you'd need to educate from scratch.
Does a Solar Technician need a degree to get visa sponsorship?
For H-2B sponsorship, a degree isn't required since the visa covers temporary skilled labor. For H-1B, the role must qualify as a specialty occupation, which generally means the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Practical certifications like NABCEP can support your application but don't substitute for the degree requirement under H-1B.
Can a Solar Technician on H-2B transition to a longer-term visa?
H-2B status allows stays of up to one year, extendable to three years total, but it doesn't lead directly to a green card. If your employer wants to retain you long-term, they'd need to sponsor you through a separate pathway like EB-3 for skilled workers, which requires a PERM labor certification from DOL before USCIS can process the immigrant petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Solar Technician jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.