JobsToBuild - Solar Photovoltaic Installers

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Solar Photovoltaic Installers

About this Career Path

Assemble, install, or maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.

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Environment

Although most PV installation is done outdoors, installers sometimes work in attics and crawl spaces to connect panels to the electric grid. Installers must also travel to job sites. Most work full time during regular business hours, but some are required to be on call for emergencies.

Salary Breakdown

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

Annually

$48,020

AVERAGE ANNUALLY

$32,590

ENTRY LEVEL

$46,470

MID LEVEL

$64,600

EXPERT LEVEL

Current Available & Projected Jobs

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

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Current Available Jobs

17,900

Projected job openings through 2030

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Top Expected Tasks

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

01

Install photovoltaic (PV) systems in accordance with codes and standards, using drawings, schematics, and instructions.

02

Assemble solar modules, panels, or support structures, as specified.

03

Apply weather sealing to array, building, or support mechanisms.

04

Determine appropriate sizes, ratings, and locations for all system overcurrent devices, disconnect devices, grounding equipment, and surge suppression equipment.

05

Install module array interconnect wiring, implementing measures to disable arrays during installation.

06

Identify methods for laying out, orienting, and mounting modules or arrays to ensure efficient installation, electrical configuration, or system maintenance.

07

Identify electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with photovoltaic (PV) installations.

08

Examine designs to determine current requirements for all parts of the photovoltaic (PV) system electrical circuit.

09

Check electrical installation for proper wiring, polarity, grounding, or integrity of terminations.

10

Test operating voltages to ensure operation within acceptable limits for power conditioning equipment, such as inverters and controllers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Solar Photovoltaic Installers

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Mechanical

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Building and Construction

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English Language

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Design

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Customer and Personal Service

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Installation

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Active Listening

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Critical Thinking

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Monitoring

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Active Learning

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Problem Sensitivity

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Visualization

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Near Vision

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Information Ordering

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