{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:30.578Z","occupation":{"soc":"17-2199.11","title":"Solar Energy Systems Engineers","group":"Architecture & Engineering","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers solar energy systems engineering practice across residential, commercial, and industrial contexts, from supervised site audits and CAD-based design through autonomous project delivery to organizational leadership and industry influence.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Site audit data — collect and document structural, electrical, and environmental measurements under engineer supervision on residential solar project sites.","CAD software basics — produce simple electrical single-line diagrams for PV systems following established templates and mentor review.","Solar energy fundamentals — apply physics and engineering principles to interpret system specifications within a team-based commercial design environment.","Panel schedules — assemble preliminary connection diagrams using CAD tools under direct guidance for entry-level residential installations.","Simulation software — execute pre-configured solar PV generation models and record output results for senior-engineer analysis.","Technical documentation — read and summarize engineering drawings, codes, and product datasheets relevant to solar energy system components.","Design specifications — identify key functional requirements from project briefs and compile supporting data under structured supervision.","Installation support — shadow and assist field installation teams during commissioning activities on residential PV projects.","Mathematical calculations — apply basic load and energy yield calculations to verify preliminary sizing estimates with guidance.","Engineering standards — recognize applicable electrical and building codes relevant to solar system design in a supervised project context."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Engineering site audits — conduct complete structural and electrical assessments for residential and small commercial solar projects with minimal oversight.","PV system design — develop system component selections and layout configurations for standard residential installations using CAD and simulation tools.","Solar thermal systems — design basic solar thermal configurations, specifying components and integration points for commercial building applications.","Electrical diagrams — create accurate single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and connection drawings for PV systems using CAD software with routine peer review.","Performance simulation — run and interpret computer simulations of PV generation systems to compare design alternatives and improve energy output estimates.","Technical writing — produce engineering reports, design narratives, and specification documents for recurring project types with limited revision cycles.","Installation guidance — provide on-site technical direction to installation crews during start-up and testing phases of familiar project types.","Specification review — evaluate supplier and subcontractor specifications against design requirements and recommend standard engineering adjustments.","Design planning — draft solar energy system development and monitoring plans aligned with project schedules and client objectives.","Cross-functional coordination — collaborate with architects, contractors, and utility representatives to resolve routine design integration issues."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex site audits — lead comprehensive engineering audits of large commercial or industrial sites, synthesizing structural, electrical, and shading data into actionable design inputs.","Full-scope PV system design — independently design complete photovoltaic systems including array layout, inverter selection, and grid interconnection for commercial and industrial clients.","Solar thermal integration — engineer solar thermal systems with advanced controls and storage, coordinating with mechanical teams on complex building retrofits.","Advanced CAD documentation — produce fully code-compliant electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, and interconnection drawings for multimegawatt projects.","Optimization simulation — perform advanced computer modeling of PV generation performance across multiple scenarios, delivering data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.","Engineering change management — critically review fabrication and installation specifications, identifying and justifying design changes to meet solar performance objectives.","Commissioning leadership — direct installation teams through system commissioning, performance testing, and handover for non-routine or technically complex solar installations.","Functional requirements development — author detailed design specifications and functional requirements for novel solar energy system components or configurations.","Problem resolution — apply systems-level critical thinking to diagnose underperformance issues and implement corrective engineering solutions in the field.","Stakeholder communication — present complex technical findings and design rationale clearly to clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational design strategy — establish and govern solar energy system design standards, methodologies, and quality frameworks across an engineering organization.","Portfolio-level planning — create enterprise-wide plans for solar energy development programs, including evaluation metrics, monitoring protocols, and multi-year roadmaps.","Technology leadership — evaluate emerging PV and solar thermal technologies, directing R&D investments to advance organizational capability and competitive differentiation.","Engineering talent development — mentor and coach engineers across all experience levels, building technical competency in simulation, CAD design, and site engineering.","Cross-organizational coordination — lead integrated project delivery teams spanning engineering, procurement, construction, and finance for utility-scale solar initiatives.","Policy and standards influence — represent the organization in industry working groups, shaping engineering standards, grid interconnection rules, and permitting frameworks.","Risk and performance governance — establish performance monitoring frameworks and risk mitigation strategies for large solar asset portfolios across diverse regulatory environments.","Strategic client relationships — engage executive-level clients and utility partners to define solar energy program objectives, translating vision into viable engineering scope.","Innovation pipeline — direct the development of proprietary design tools, simulation platforms, and specification libraries that elevate firm-wide engineering productivity.","Executive decision-making — provide authoritative technical judgment to leadership on make-or-buy decisions, partnership strategies, and capital investment in solar infrastructure."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}