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Solar Energy Systems Engineers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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.

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This source lists 13 tasks, including 11 marked Core and 2 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2023.

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Core · Task 16575 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for use in the design of residential or commercial solar power systems.

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Core · Task 16571 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.

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Core · Task 16574 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Design or coordinate design of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems, including system components, for residential and commercial buildings.

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Core · Task 16568 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring.

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Core · Task 16572 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

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Core · Task 16569 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Perform computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency.

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Core · Task 16564 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.

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Core · Task 16570 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Develop design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, or industrial solar energy systems or components.

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Core · Task 16566 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar installation work.

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Core · Task 16573 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Create checklists for review or inspection of completed solar installation projects.

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Core · Task 16565 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Perform thermal, stress, or cost reduction analyses for solar systems.

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Supplemental · Task 16563 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Test or evaluate photovoltaic (PV) cells or modules.

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Supplemental · Task 16567 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert

Design or develop vacuum tube collector systems for solar applications.

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