Technical Project Coordinator
About Near At Near, we connect top talent in Latin America with remote opportunities at U.S.-based companies. Our mission is to create better lives by building a remote work culture that transcends borders and unlocks global opportunities. About the Client We’re hiring on behalf of a leading U.S. solar company, recognized for its innovation, high quality standards, and long-term customer relationships. Are you an engineer who found out you’re great with people? We’re looking for engineers who have moved into sales, account management, customer success, or retention roles, and who want a position where both sides of their profile matter.
About the Role
You’ll own the path from signed contract to approved installation: permits, HOA approvals, and utility interconnection applications. Your engineering background lets you understand the technical side of solar projects and talk confidently with agencies and utilities. Your sales and retention experience helps you keep customers informed, confident, and committed while their project moves through approvals, a stage where delays can put deals at risk. The role starts with AHJ Coordinator responsibilities and is designed for someone who wants to grow into leadership. Strong performers may advance into an AHJ Team Lead role. What You’ll Do Process and track permits, HOA approvals, and interconnection applications, catching technical issues before they become delays Communicate proactively with municipalities, HOAs, and utilities Keep customers updated and engaged throughout the approval process, handling concerns before they turn into cancellations Partner with sales representatives to protect closed deals and support a smooth handoff to installation Troubleshoot technical questions about system design, documentation, and requirements What We’re Looking For Degree or background in engineering (electrical, mechanical, industrial, civil, energy, or related) Experience in sales, account management, customer success, or customer retention Excellent written English and strong communication skills High attention to detail and comfort managing many cases at once Ability to learn new tools and processes quickly
Nice to Have
Experience in solar, energy, construction, or utilities Familiarity with permitting or regulatory processes Experience with CRMs (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.)
Perks
Compensation: USD 3 weeks of PTO + U.S. holidays off 100% remote contractor role Clear growth path toward a Team Lead position Work with a U.S. leader in clean energy