Solar Energy Systems Engineers
SOC: 17-2199.11 · Job Zone 4 (Considerable preparation)
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.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$117,750
per year
Mean Wage
$121,720
per year
Employment
151K
workers
Wage Range
$62,840 - $183,510
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
13 tasks analyzed
Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.
Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for use in the design of residential or commercial solar power systems.
Design or coordinate design of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems, including system components, for residential and commercial buildings.
Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.
Develop design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, or industrial solar energy systems or components.
Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring.
Perform computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency.
Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar installation work.
Create checklists for review or inspection of completed solar installation projects.
Test or evaluate photovoltaic (PV) cells or modules.
Perform thermal, stress, or cost reduction analyses for solar systems.
Design or develop vacuum tube collector systems for solar applications.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 8% |
| Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for use in the design of residential or commercial solar power systems. | Non-Routine Manual | - | - | 10% |
| Design or coordinate design of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems, including system components, for residential and commercial buildings. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 15% |
| Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 12% |
| Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 8% |
| Develop design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, or industrial solar energy systems or components. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 10% |
| Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | - | - | 10% |
| Perform computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 8% |
| Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar installation work. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 5% |
| Create checklists for review or inspection of completed solar installation projects. | Routine Cognitive | - | - | 4% |
| Test or evaluate photovoltaic (PV) cells or modules. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 4% |
| Perform thermal, stress, or cost reduction analyses for solar systems. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 4% |
| Design or develop vacuum tube collector systems for solar applications. | Non-Routine Analytical | - | - | 2% |
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