Solar engineer, Kaipūhanga pūngao kōmaru
Also known as
- Solar project engineer, solar systems engineer
Solar engineers design, oversee and evaluate solar energy projects for residential, commercial or industrial clients.
Your pay could be
$60K
Lower
$91K to $108K
Most common
$120K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-5 years
Solar engineers
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices, workshops, factories and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- design solar energy projects
- set design criteria
- create computer models of designs
- plan steps for installations
- collect site data
- review solar projects for environmental impacts
- guide staff on projects
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Investigative
Enterprising
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You need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in electrical and electronic engineering and technology, civil engineering or similar area
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a postgraduate certificate or diploma in electrical engineering or similar area
- a master's degree in enviromental engineering or similar area
- membership with Engineering New Zealand
- an Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) licence
- a driver licence
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
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