How do they match: Solar Energy Systems Engineers

  • Applications Engineer
  • Solar Applications Development Engineer

  • 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 electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • Design or develop vacuum tube collector systems for solar applications.
  • Perform computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency.

  • Analyze green technology design requirements.
  • Evaluate plans or specifications to determine technological or environmental implications.
  • Test green technologies or processes.