solar energy engineer

Description

Solar energy engineers design systems which generate electrical energy from sunlight, such as photovoltaic systems. They design and construct systems which optimise the energy output from solar power, and the sustainability of the production process of solar systems.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

Practical Skills

design solar energy systems design a solar heating system use technical drawing software create CAD drawings conduct engineering site audits adjust engineering designs use thermal analysis operate solar thermal energy systems for hot water and heating examine engineering principles maintain solar energy systems provide information on solar panels approve engineering design maintain concentrated solar power systems promote sustainable energy perform scientific research perform feasibility study on solar heating manage engineering project adjust voltage use specific data analysis software design a solar absorption cooling system calculate solar panel orientation perform a feasibility study on solar absorption cooling utilise decision support system run simulations maintain photovoltaic systems utilise machine learning troubleshoot perform project management use CAD software design thermal equipment draw blueprints wear appropriate protective gear assess financial viability test procedures in electricity transmission perform data mining analyse test data read engineering drawings inspect facility sites analyse big data