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Solar Energy Systems Engineers

SOC 17-2199.11

Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers. Design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems for new and existing structures, applying knowledge of structural energy requirements, local climates, solar technology, and thermodynamics.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Architecture and Engineering

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Active Listening

3.6

Writing

3.6

Critical Thinking

3.6

Judgment and Decision Making

3.6

Speaking

3.5

Complex Problem Solving

3.5

Active Learning

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Engineering and Technology

4.3

Design

4.0

Mathematics

3.6

Building and Construction

3.5

Physics

3.3

Computers and Electronics

3.2

English Language

3.2

Mechanical

3.1

Key Tasks

1Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.

2Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for use in the design of residential or commercial solar power systems.

3Design or coordinate design of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems, including system components, for residential and commercial buildings.

4Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

5Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.

Also Known As

Applications Engineer Consulting Engineer Distributed Energy Systems Consultant Energy Systems Laboratory Director Engineering Vice President Field Engineer Power Systems Engineer Renewable Energy Division Manager Renewable Energy Leader Research Engineer