Technical Site Surveyor
About Base
Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.
About the Role
Base Power Company is seeking a meticulous and knowledgeable Site Surveyor to assess customer site compatibility for battery installations. This role involves detailed analysis of customer-provided photos, collaboration on installation configurations, and ensuring compliance with electrical code requirements. Site Surveyors will also create specialized drawings for non-standard installations and may conduct occasional field site surveys.
What You'll Do
Review customer-submitted site photos and documentation to determine installation feasibility and compatibility.
Collaborate with customers to clarify site details and finalize installation configurations.
Interpret and apply relevant electrical codes to ensure safe and compliant installations.
Create detailed, specialty drawings for off-nominal or complex installation scenarios.
Document and communicate installation requirements and potential issues to internal teams.
Maintain accurate records of site survey reviews and customer interactions.
Occasionally conduct in-person site surveys to resolve complex issues or verify site conditions.
Provide technical support and guidance to installation teams based on site survey findings.
Identify and suggest improvements to the site survey review process for increased efficiency.
What You'll Bring
2+ years of experience in site survey review, electrical installation, or related technical field.
Strong understanding of electrical codes and installation best practices.
Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings and creating detailed diagrams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer interaction.
Ability to analyze and interpret visual data from photographs and site documentation.
Experience with solar, battery, or EV charger installations.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Proficient with computer software and documentation tools.
About This Team
The Site Survey team serves as the technical bridge between a customer’s interest and a fully operational battery installation, ensuring every home we touch is safely equipped for the energy transition. Our mission is to solve the complex puzzle of residential electrical infrastructure by translating fragmented field data and photos into precise, code-compliant installation blueprints. By standardizing the assessment of diverse home environments, we remove the technical friction that typically slows down clean energy adoption, directly accelerating Base’s goal of building a more resilient, software-defined power grid. Joining this team means tackling the high-impact challenge of digitizing the physical world; you aren't just reviewing photos—you are engineering the physical foundation that allows our technology to stabilize the grid and lower energy costs for thousands of households.
Our Values
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.
Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.
Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.
Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.
Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.
