Solar Energy Systems Engineer
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What You Need to Know About Solar Energy Systems EngineerJob Description & Duties: 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.Daily Life Of a Solar Energy Systems EngineerCreate plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.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.Design or develop vacuum tube collector systems for solar applications.Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring.What a Solar Energy Systems Engineer Should KnowSolar Energy Systems Engineers state the following job skills are important in their day-to-day work:Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.Related Job TitlesSolar Energy Systems EngineerSolar Energy EngineerJob Outlook for Solar Energy Systems EngineersThere were about 132,500 jobs for Solar Energy Systems Engineer in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 8,500 new jobs for Solar Energy Systems Engineer by 2026. There will be an estimated 9,500 positions for Solar Energy Systems Engineer per year.The states with the most job growth for Solar Energy Systems Engineer are Nevada, Utah, and North Dakota.Salary for a Solar Energy Systems EngineerSolar Energy Systems Engineers make between $50,750 and $155,650 a year.Solar Energy Systems Engineers who work in District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, make the highest salaries.What Tools & Technology do Solar Energy Systems Engineers Use?Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Solar Energy Systems Engineers may use on a daily basis:Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookPythonMicrosoft AccessData visualization softwareMicrosoft ProjectAutodesk AutoCADMicrosoft VisioDatabase softwareThe MathWorks MATLABMicrosoft Visual BasicRNational Instruments LabVIEWSupervisory control and data acquisition SCADA softwareBecoming a Solar Energy Systems EngineerWhat work experience do I need to become a Solar Energy Systems Engineer?Where Solar Energy Systems Engineers Work#J-18808-Ljbffr