O*NET-SOC 47-1011.03

Solar Energy Installation Managers

Direct work crews installing residential or commercial solar photovoltaic or thermal systems.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure conformance to codes.Core17725
Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensure compliance with safety standards.Core17726
Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation projects.Core17735
Prepare solar installation project proposals, quotes, budgets, or schedules.Core17738
Provide technical assistance to installers, technicians, or other solar professionals in areas such as solar electric systems, solar thermal systems, electrical systems, or mechanical systems.Core17732
Coordinate or schedule building inspections for solar installation projects.Core17729
Perform start-up of systems for testing or customer implementation.Core17731
Identify means to reduce costs, minimize risks, or increase efficiency of solar installation projects.Core17737
Develop and maintain system architecture, including all piping, instrumentation, or process flow diagrams.Supplemental17734
Assess system performance or functionality at the system, subsystem, and component levels.Core17728
Assess potential solar installation sites to determine feasibility and design requirements.Core17727
Monitor work of contractors and subcontractors to ensure projects conform to plans, specifications, schedules, or budgets.Core17730
Visit customer sites to determine solar system needs, requirements, or specifications.Core17733
Evaluate subcontractors or subcontractor bids for quality, cost, and reliability.Supplemental17736
Purchase or rent equipment for solar energy system installation.Core17739

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 29 examples in 18 categories, 16 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DHot Technology
Autodesk RevitHot Technology
Bentley STAAD
Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
Trimble SketchUp ProHot Technology

Project management software

Cost estimating software
Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementHot Technology
Oracle Primavera Systems

Geographic information system

Esri ArcGIS

Inventory management software

Inventory tracking software

Map creation software

Mapping software

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Document management software

Microsoft SharePoint Server

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Operating system software

Microsoft WindowsHot Technology
Real time operating system RTOS software

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Analytical or scientific software

Minitab
Procore softwareHot Technology
PVsyst

Development environment software

Prolog

Customer relationship management CRM software

Salesforce softwareHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

SAP softwareHot Technology

Calendar and scheduling software

Work scheduling software

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Test green technology installations to verify performance.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Estimate construction project costs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Assess locations for potential green technology installations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Estimate materials requirements for projects.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Estimate construction project labor requirements.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

Create construction or installation diagrams.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Communicate with other construction or extraction personnel to discuss project details.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Direct construction or extraction personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Coordinate construction project activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Order construction or extraction materials or equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 13

Distinct tools0

Level mix

No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.