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Resume skills guide · SOC 17-2199

Skills for Solar Energy Systems Engineers

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for solar energy systems engineers, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Writing as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Aurora HelioScope, Autodesk AutoCAD, ETAP, Microsoft Excel as in-demand technologies for this role.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Reading Comprehension4
  • 2.Critical Thinking4
  • 3.Writing3.88
  • 4.Speaking3.88
  • 5.Active Listening3.75
  • 6.Mathematics3.38
  • 7.Science3.25
  • 8.Active Learning3.25
  • 9.Monitoring3.25
  • 10.Learning Strategies2.88

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Knowledge areas

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Design
  • Building and Construction
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Physics
  • Administration and Management

Core work activities

  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Working with Computers
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Analyzing Data or Information

In-demand tools & technology

  • Aurora HelioScope
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • ETAP
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • PVsyst
  • Python
  • SKM Systems Analysis Power Tools
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Bash
  • C++
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
  • Google Workspace software