Salary Breakdown
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Average
$117,480
ANNUAL
$56.48
HOURLY
Entry Level
$60,750
ANNUAL
$29.21
HOURLY
Mid Level
$101,120
ANNUAL
$48.61
HOURLY
Expert Level
$195,640
ANNUAL
$94.06
HOURLY
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Projected Jobs
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
3,640
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
01
Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for use in the design of residential or commercial solar power systems.
02
Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.
03
Design or coordinate design of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems, including system components, for residential and commercial buildings.
04
Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring.
05
Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
06
Perform computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency.
07
Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.
08
Develop design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, or industrial solar energy systems or components.
09
Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar installation work.
10
Create checklists for review or inspection of completed solar installation projects.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
KNOWLEDGE
Design
KNOWLEDGE
Building and Construction
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
Fluency of Ideas
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