How do they match: Solar Energy Systems Engineers

  • PV System Designer
  • Photovoltaic System Designer
  • Solar Design Engineer
  • Solar Designer
  • Solar Energy Systems Designer
  • Solar PV Designer
  • Solar Photovoltaic Designer
  • Solar Systems Designer

  • 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.

  • Design or coordinate design of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems, including system components, for residential and commercial buildings.
  • Design or develop vacuum tube collector systems for solar applications.
  • Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for use in the design of residential or commercial solar power systems.
  • Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • Develop design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, or industrial solar energy systems or components.
  • Perform computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency.
  • Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.

  • Design alternative energy systems.
  • Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
  • Analyze green technology design requirements.
  • Create models of engineering designs or methods.
  • Determine design criteria or specifications.
  • Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.