Is being a solar energy engineer a good fit for you?
Studies sites and designs solar power systems for homes, businesses and factories, checking how well they will work.
What the work involves
- Visits sites to collect building and electrical details for designing solar power systems.
- Creates plans for building, monitoring and evaluating solar energy systems.
- Designs solar panel and solar heating systems for homes and businesses.
- Guides installation teams during setup, testing and checking of solar systems.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
- Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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