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O*NET-SOC 17-2199.11 / model V11 rated-task engine

Will AI replace
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.

Estimated AI task exposure
37%

Low-Moderate exposure

V11 weights occupation tasks using O*NET Importance, Relevance and Frequency ratings instead of treating every task equally.

13 tasks have usable Task Rating records; weighted-task coverage is 100%.

Digital/info work

45/100

Physical moat

48/100

Human moat

18/100

Rating coverage

100%

13 task statements / 13 rated

Highest-weighted occupation tasks

Create plans for solar energy system development, monitoring, and evaluation activities.
Importance 86/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 54/100Weight 0.83
Conduct engineering site audits to collect structural, electrical, and related site information for use in the design of residential or commercial solar power systems.
Importance 86/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 48/100Weight 0.82
Provide technical direction or support to installation teams during installation, start-up, testing, system commissioning, or performance monitoring.
Importance 83/100Relevance 96/100Frequency 54/100Weight 0.81
Create electrical single-line diagrams, panel schedules, or connection diagrams for solar electric systems, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Importance 80/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 51/100Weight 0.81
Perform computer simulation of solar photovoltaic (PV) generation system performance or energy production to optimize efficiency.
Importance 78/100Relevance 100/100Frequency 49/100Weight 0.79
Design or coordinate design of photovoltaic (PV) or solar thermal systems, including system components, for residential and commercial buildings.
Importance 85/100Relevance 89/100Frequency 55/100Weight 0.79
Review specifications and recommend engineering or manufacturing changes to achieve solar design objectives.
Importance 72/100Relevance 93/100Frequency 48/100Weight 0.74
Develop design specifications and functional requirements for residential, commercial, or industrial solar energy systems or components.
Importance 71/100Relevance 86/100Frequency 43/100Weight 0.69
Develop standard operation procedures and quality or safety standards for solar installation work.
Importance 66/100Relevance 93/100Frequency 24/100Weight 0.66
Create checklists for review or inspection of completed solar installation projects.
Importance 64/100Relevance 89/100Frequency 26/100Weight 0.64

Task weighting

Each rated task receives a composite weight: 38% relevance, 37% importance and 25% frequency. Core tasks receive a small additional multiplier. Low-precision rows flagged by O*NET for suppression are excluded.

Occupation scoring

When rating coverage is strong, rated tasks contribute 60% of the digital, physical and human task signals and Work Activities contribute 40%. Lower-coverage occupations automatically rely more on Work Activities.

U.S. labor market

BLS Wage & Employment Outlook

Median annual wage

$122,930

BLS OEWS May 2025

National employment

154,070

BLS OEWS May 2025

Projected growth

+3.7%

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

Average annual openings

9

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

BLS labor-market figures are separate from the site's AI-exposure model. Missing values mean a compatible detailed BLS occupation estimate was not published or could not be mapped.

Career pivot radar

Safer Career Alternatives

These options are selected from the same 923-occupation model. They favor a similar task/work profile with meaningfully lower estimated AI exposure. They are suggestions for exploration, not guarantees of job fit.

SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Helpers--Extraction Workers

5%

32 points lower exposure • 81% profile similarity

Median wage: $47,730 Growth 2025–2035: +1.7% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers

5%

32 points lower exposure • 81% profile similarity

Median wage: $56,210 Growth 2025–2035: +4.4% Annual openings: 1

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

5%

32 points lower exposure • 81% profile similarity

Median wage: $65,510 Growth 2025–2035: +6.7% Annual openings: 15

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

6%

31 points lower exposure • 83% profile similarity

Median wage: $63,870 Growth 2025–2035: -3.4% Annual openings: 0

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Wind Turbine Service Technicians

5%

32 points lower exposure • 81% profile similarity

Median wage: $64,120 Growth 2025–2035: +29.5% Annual openings: 2

more physical-world work, less digital task exposure
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

9%

28 points lower exposure • 83% profile similarity

Median wage: $61,010 Growth 2025–2035: +10.9% Annual openings: 41

more physical-world work, lower AI leverage

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