17-2199.11

Solar Energy Systems Engineers

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.

Low Risk

You're basically automation-proof

Only 8% of jobs we track are safer than this

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 1% probability of automation for this role

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of jobs safer

939

jobs riskier than this

+2.1%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Solar Energy Systems Engineers benefit from AI-enhanced tools for PV system design (Helioscope AI, Aurora Solar) that automate shading analysis, string sizing, and energy yield modeling. The design workflow has been significantly streamlined, but engineering judgment on grid interconnection, structural loading, and the complex permitting for large commercial/utility installations remains human work. Through 2027 the explosive growth of solar deployment means total demand for engineers grows even as per-project AI productivity gains compress hours per installation.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$117,750

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

+2.1%

As fast as average

Education Required

Bachelor's degree

Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

1.6

1.9

2.2

2.8

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)

AI-resistant (1)

Mixed

Critical Thinking80%

Active Learning75%

Complex Problem Solving78%

Judgment and Decision Making82%

Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →