Mid-Level

Solar Site Assessment Specialist

The property evaluator — assessing homes for solar viability through technical analysis and site inspection.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Solar Site Assessment Specialist

As a Solar Site Assessment Specialist, you evaluate properties to determine solar installation feasibility. You might conduct site visits, analyze roof conditions, assess shading, check electrical systems, and document findings that inform system design and sales.

Your day involves property visits and technical documentation. You might visit several homes, evaluating roofs, measuring dimensions, documenting conditions, and identifying potential issues. You provide the technical foundation for accurate proposals and successful installations.

The challenge is thorough assessment within time constraints. You need to catch issues that would affect installation — structural concerns, electrical limitations, shading problems — while processing sites efficiently. Missing problems creates installation issues; over-engineering loses opportunities. The people who thrive here are detail-oriented, technically curious, and efficient in their assessment approach.

AchievementAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsModerate
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
RecognitionLower
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Assessment scopeField vs remoteSales involvementTools and technologyTerritory
Solar assessment varies by company process. Some do comprehensive site visits; others use remote analysis first. Sales involvement varies from none to customer consultation. Tools range from basic to drone-based surveying. Territory scope affects daily travel and volume.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Solar Site Assessment Specialists (SOC 41-4011.07), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$49K–$195K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
294K
U.S. Employment
+1.9%
10yr Growth
27K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

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Skills & Requirements

SpeakingPersuasionReading ComprehensionService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCritical ThinkingNegotiationComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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