Resume Skills and Keywords for Solar System Engineer

The Solar System Engineers are in charge of providing innovative and comprehensive design engineering solutions and sustainable energy solutions for commercial and utility-scale solar photovoltaic projects. Their working areas include everything from residential rooftop installations to large-scale municipal projects, and from maintenance on solar power plants to manufacturing of solar power materials. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated job growth of 51% from 2019 to 2029. 

Skills required for a Solar System Engineer role:

  • AutoCAD
  • Electrical Power System Design
  • Javascript
  • SQL
  • MS Office Suite
  • PVSYST, SAM/PV Watts
  • Python, R
  • DAQ (Data Acquisition) 
  • IED (Intelligent Electronic Device)
  • RTU (Remote Terminal Unit)
  • Project Management

What recruiters look for in a Solar System Engineer resume: 

  • Strong background in solar engineering coupled with experience leading tasks on projects
  • Knowledge and application of principles in the area of SCADA engineering and PLC technologies 
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and excellent interpersonal skills 
  • Acquainted with the National Electric Code and other model codes

What can make your Solar System Engineer resume stand out:

A strong summary that demonstrates your skills, experience and background in the third sector 

  • An enthusiastic development associate, skilled in creating Solar System Engineer campaigns, driving increased donor engagement, volunteer engagement, and developing new partnerships. Positive attitude and resilience in the face of challenges, along with excellent communication abilities.

Targeted job description 

  • Assist in the development of solar products according to MNRE technical specifications.
  • Applied knowledge of electric grid energy management systems or similar for the purpose of configuring and engineering SCADA systems used for electric grid monitoring, protection, and control
  • Design, develop, modify, and evaluate systems, processes, or facilities to support company objectives, utilizing engineering methods 

Related academic background 

  • Professional Advantage course on Solar PV systems design, installation and design | 2019
  • Course on python and R language | 2018
  • B.Tech (Solar and Alternative Technology) from Amity College, Pune | 2019
  • Higher Secondary DPS, Haridwar | 2015

Sample Resume of Solar System Engineer in Text Format

SAHAJ SHARMA

Solar System Engineer

9878564480 | sharma.sahaj@gmail.com |Linkedin.com/in/sahaj-sharma | 78, Excel Apartments, Pune

SUMMARY

Responsible solar power engineer specialising in energy generation evaluation and system design of large-scale multi MW-PV systems. Passionate about programming and data analysis. Adept at explaining complicated engineering concepts clearly to a wide variety of audiences.

EXPERIENCE/INTERNSHIP

Intern Solar System Engineer | May 2018 – Jul 2018

  • Assisted in the development of solar products according to MNRE technical specifications.
  • Helped in designing semantics with CAD 16.3 and express PCB packages.
  • Extensively used PVSYST for energy yield estimation, post-processing performance analysis and engineering design optimisation.
  • Designed circuits containing all technical specifications and protections.
  • Prepared full sets of electrical drawings for preliminary design and construction.

PROJECTS

Maximum Power Point Tracking Control of PV Solar Power Generation

  • The main aim of the maximum power point tracking system is to reduce the PV array system's cost by minimizing the number of solar panels required to generate power.
  • Increased power generating efficiency in the solar panel.

Sun Tracking Solar Panel

  • In this sun tracking system, the solar panel is driven by a Stepper motor based on the direction of the light intensity of the sun to generate maximum power through the panel.
  • The microcontroller controls the speed of the motor to avoid unusual climatic and weather conditions like cloudy weather.

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS

Courses

  • Professional Advantage course on Solar PV systems design, installation and design in 2019.
  • Course on python and R language in 2018.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR

Positions of Responsibility

  • Bronze medal winner in the national level swimming competition.

Volunteering

  • Volunteered for an awareness programme on World Health Day | 2018
  • Volunteered for an awareness programme on Environment Day | 2017

EDUCATION

  • B.Tech (Solar and Alternative Technology) from Amity College, Pune | 2019
  • Higher Secondary DPS, Haridwar | 2015
  • Senior Secondary DPS, Haridwar | 2013

SKILLS (TECHNOLOGY/FUNCTIONAL)

  • PVSYST, SAM/PV Watts
  • Python
  • R
  • AutoCAD
  • Javascript
  • SQL
  • MS Office Suite
  • Electrical Power System Design

LANGUAGES

  • English 
  • Hindi