Compare Electrical Engineers & Solar Energy Systems Engineers Georgia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Electrical Engineers $105,700
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $103,000

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Low
Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
High

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

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Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Very Low
Economics and Accounting Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Medium

Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Solar Energy Systems Engineers

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers

License may be required in Georgia

Licensing for Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Solar Energy Systems Engineers

License may be required in Georgia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Electrical Engineers
Electrical Engineers

11 related certifications

Certification for Solar Energy Systems Engineers
Solar Energy Systems Engineers

1 related certifications

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