Really cool idea but mess of an organization - Portfolio Lead QE Solar Employee Review

2.0
Mar 25, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Remote work. Decent salary. Most of the mangers don't have solar experience so if you come in with any you will know more than them.

Cons

Clients like the theory of what this O&M company does, but won't utilize the service. They complain that things are under performing but refuse to allow techs to go on site. The field techs are under trained and really mess things up more then fix things. You end up training field techs how to do their job and t he field ops management is impossible to reach. Working 7 days a week and zero work life balance. Company paid health benefits.

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QE Solar Response
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While this review is a bit older by the time we could respond, we really value this kind of feedback from employees. It sounds like you've got some great ideas for helping customers be more effective, so hopefully you've helped voice and make those improvements in the past year. Managers are also 'working managers' and rely on appropriate delegation with customers and with field operations. We hope you've been able to find that balance, and that our new training programs are helping field technicians get a faster start!

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5.0
Mar 27, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

QE Solar is growing and there are a lot of opportunities to join from entry level to more advanced technical, electrical, or customer-facing roles. Management is engaged, knowledgeable, and involved. The pay structure is very good, and we often find opportunities for overtime or bonuses depending on your position. Safety is a priority and field employees receive PPE and annual budget for clothing and boots. The team works hard and gets along well.

Cons

The workforce is mostly remote, so you may not interact face to face with other employees often.

1.0
Mar 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company operates in an interesting industry and some teams are made up of experienced professionals who genuinely care about the work. There is potential if leadership aligns more closely with operational realities.

Cons

here appears to be a growing disconnect between leadership and the technical and operational aspects of the business. In several instances, leadership discussions and interviews do not explore core topics such as portfolio governance, operational KPIs, contract management, or time-and-materials (T&M) billing discipline. These are fundamental components of running service and asset portfolios effectively, yet they are often overlooked. Employees who focus on operational rigor sometimes feel undervalued, while others are described internally as “hiding under the radar” and eventually managed out rather than coached or developed. This creates uncertainty and contributes to turnover. Work-life balance can also be inconsistent. Some employees report difficulty taking planned time off, which adds to the perception that leadership priorities are not aligned with sustainable team management. Overall, the organization would benefit from leadership with deeper operational and technical experience, as well as stronger engagement with the teams responsible for executing the work.

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