Solar Energy Systems Engineers

General Information

Description

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.

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

Responsibility
Exposure to job hazards
Physical activity
Decision making
Repetitiveness
Level of competition
Time pressure

Industry areas

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

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$100,640

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$147,010

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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

Bachelor's degree 72%
Post baccalaureate 9%
Some college 4%
Associate's degree 4%
Less than high school 4%
Post-secondary certificate 4%
High school 0%
Master's degree 0%
Doctoral degree 0%
Post-doctoral training 0%
Post-master's certificate 0%
First professional degree 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

Verbal skills
Critical thinking & problem solving
Equipment operation & maintenance
Math & science skills
Technology design & control
Leadership

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
Design
Building and Construction
Mathematics
Physics

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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

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