Solar Energy Systems Engineers
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.
- Tasks
- 13 tasks11 core, 2 supplemental
- Family
- Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 17-2199.11SOC 2018: 17-2199
What the work is made of
11 core tasks and 2 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for use in the design of residential or commercial solar power systems.Core taskTask 16575Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 2. Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.Core taskTask 16571Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 3. Design or coordinate design of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems, including system components, for residential and commercial buildings.Core taskTask 16574Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 4. Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring.Core taskTask 16568Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 5. Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.Core taskTask 16572Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 6. Perform computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency.Core taskTask 16569Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 7. Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.Core taskTask 16564Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 8. Develop design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, or industrial solar energy systems or components.Core taskTask 16570Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 9. Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar installation work.Core taskTask 16566Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 10. Create checklists for review or inspection of completed solar installation projects.Core taskTask 16573Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 11. Perform thermal, stress, or cost reduction analyses for solar systems.Core taskTask 16565Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 12. Test or evaluate photovoltaic (PV) cells or modules.Supplemental taskTask 16563Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2023
- Task 13. Design or develop vacuum tube collector systems for solar applications.Supplemental taskTask 16567Rated by 28 occupational experts, August 2023
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 17-2199
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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