Solar Energy Systems Engineer

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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

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

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What You’ll Do

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.

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.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Steady (Staying constant (within 1%))

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Median Earnings

$128,620 in California

$111,970 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Thinking and problem solving
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Critical Thinking
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
Quality Control Analysis

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Job security

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Solar Energy Systems Engineer

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Hybrid College

A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years