Solar Energy Systems Engineer
- Harness the sun's power to create sustainable energy solutions for all.
- Play a vital role in reducing carbon footprints and promoting clean energy.
- Innovate with cutting-edge solar tech to transform energy systems.
💰 Earn $99K-$165K
📚 Bachelor Degree
Overview
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.Scoop
Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))
Day-to-Day
- 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.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Working with my hands
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Operations Monitoring
- Repairing
- Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Control Analysis
- Monitoring
You value 🙏
- Job security
- Accomplishing things
- Having freedom
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Solar Energy Systems Engineer
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