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.
SOC: 17-2199.11
Common Job Titles
Power Systems EngineerProject EngineerSolar Design EngineerSolar Designer
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Solar Energy Systems Engineers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
150,750
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $62,840 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $183,510 |
| Workers on average earn | $121,720 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Engineering and Technology4.3/5
- Design4.1/5
- Building and Construction3.9/5
- Mathematics3.8/5
- Mechanical3.6/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Autodesk AutoCADAutodesk RevitBashC++Dassault Systemes SolidWorksGoogle Workspace softwareJavaScriptLinuxMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAMicrosoft WordPythonRSalesforce softwareStructured query language SQLThe MathWorks MATLABTrimble SketchUp Pro
Technology Skills
Ansys FluentAurora HelioScopeAutodesk AutoCAD LTComputer aided design and drafting CADD softwareData acquisition softwareData visualization softwareDatabase softwareDebugging software
Tools & Equipment
Abrasion testersAccelerated weathering machinesAdhesion testersApparent power metersAtomic absorption spectrometersAuger electron spectrometersBench ovensChronopotentiometers