How do they match: 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.

  • Create checklists for review or inspection of completed solar installation projects.
  • Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.

  • Create graphical representations of energy production systems.
  • Create models of engineering designs or methods.
  • Analyze green technology design requirements.
  • Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications.
  • Test green technologies or processes.