Engineering / Renewable Energy Engineering

Solar Energy Engineer

Designs, develops, and manages solar energy systems, including photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal installations, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with regulations.

Average monthly gross

5,297 GBP

3 validated salaries

Median

5,040 GBP

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

4,192 GBP - 6,504 GBP

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Solar Energy Engineer

ISCO

2149

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

3 records
Clear

By seniority

Senior 1 validated salaries
3,980 GBP 3,980 GBP - 3,980 GBP
Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
5,955 GBP 5,040 GBP - 6,870 GBP

Yearly trend

5,297 GBP
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
United Kingdom 4,510 GBP 2
Canada 6,870 GBP 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
HSBC 5,040 GBP 1
TD Bank 6,870 GBP 1
Tesco 3,980 GBP 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Solar Engineer Photovoltaic Engineer Solar Power Engineer Renewable Energy Engineer (Solar)

Skills

Hard skills

Photovoltaic system design Solar thermal system design Energy modeling and simulation Electrical engineering principles Project management CAD software proficiency Grid integration analysis Performance monitoring and optimization

Soft skills

Problem-solving Analytical thinking Communication Team collaboration Attention to detail

Tools

PVsyst Helioscope AutoCAD MATLAB SAM (System Advisor Model) SketchUp

Certifications

NABCEP PV Installation Professional LEED AP Professional Engineer (PE) License Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Employment context

Industries

Renewable Energy Solar Power Generation Construction Utilities Engineering Services

Company types

Solar installation companies Engineering consulting firms Utility companies Government agencies Research institutions

Work modes

On-site Hybrid Remote

Remote compatibility

Medium

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