Solar Energy Systems Engineers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 50,750 - 155,650; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor seeks a Solar Energy Systems Engineer in the United States to perform engineering analysis and evaluations for solar projects. You will design solar heating systems and photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial properties. The ideal candidate should possess strong critical thinking and communication skills. Salary ranges between $50,750 and $155,650 annually, offering a dynamic environment focused on energy efficiency solutions.

Qualifications

• Perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects.
• Design solar domestic hot water and space heating systems.
• Familiarity with structural energy requirements, local climates, solar technology, and thermodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Design or coordinate design of photovoltaic or solar thermal systems.
• Create electrical single-line diagrams and panel schedules using CAD software.
• Review specifications and recommend engineering changes.
• Design vacuum tube collector systems for solar applications.
• Provide technical support to installation teams.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Active listening

Writing

Judgment and decision making

Critical thinking

Speaking

Job description

Solar Energy Systems Engineer

Job Description & Duties 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.

Responsibilities

• Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.
• 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.
• Design or develop vacuum tube collector systems for solar applications.
• Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start‑up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring.

Key Skills

• Reading comprehension – understanding written documents related to the job.
• Active listening – giving full attention to others, asking questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Writing – communicating effectively in writing for the required audience.
• Judgment and decision making – evaluating costs and benefits to choose the most appropriate action.
• Critical thinking – applying logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
• Speaking – conveying information effectively to others.

Salary Range

Solar Energy Systems Engineers make between $50,750 and $155,650 a year.