Solar Design Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Solar Design Engineer make in San Jose, CA? The average Solar Design Engineer salary in San Jose, CA is $91,935 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $58,202 and $121,670. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Solar Energy

Sustainable Renewable Solar Energy California-Based Company - Livermore , CA

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for supporting the development of ... Familiarity with renewable energy systems, including solar technologies. · Unafraid to pursue new ...

ZipRecruiter - 13 days ago

Design Engineer - C&I Solar Construction

BayWa-r.e. Power Solutions, Inc. - Sacramento , CA

Create and oversee design/engineering drawings necessary for Commercial & Industrial scale solar systems utilizing AutoCAD and others with design oversight. * Review material submittals for projects ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 45 days ago

Senior Civil Engineer

Urban Grid Solar Projects, LLC - Houston , TX

Job Summary Urban Grid is seeking an experienced and motivated Civil Engineer to join our team. The ... Design and construction experience in Utility Scale PV Solar Plants is preferred but not required

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago

Electrical Engineer

Canadian Solar - Mesquite , TX

Canadian Solar Inc. (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is a vertically integrated manufacturer of solar cells, modules ... Electrical Engineers design, develop, and test electrical devices and equipment. They also oversee ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 8 days ago

Solar Cell Fabrication Engineer

Leap Photovoltaics - Tempe , AZ

Design and execute experiments for continuous improvement of prototype solar cell performance by ... Solar Cell Fabrication Engineer will report to the CEO/CTO; candidate will have the opportunity to ...

LinkedIn - 20 days ago

Electrical Engineer (Solar)

Sunshine Renewable Solutions - Houston , TX

... a Solar Electrical Engineer, you'll be able to help toward this by assisting in electrical ... Create utility scale photovoltaic (PV) solar electrical design, energy modeling, and optimization ...

ZipRecruiter - 30 days ago

What does a Solar Design Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Solar Design Engineer

Implement strategies for integration of new tools, new products, new vendors, code changes, and best practices, and disseminate to internal departments as needed.

September 30, 2022

Designing PV Systems with AutoCAD including PV Module, Racking, Electrical infrastructure and Monitoring System components.

December 21, 2022

Demonstrated record of success working in a cross disciplinary, multi-cultural environment.

January 06, 2023

Collaborate with legal team to secure patents for new ideas.

February 09, 2023

Develop designs in consideration of company safety program and OSHA safety requirements for construction and system operation.

February 14, 2023

Support the project team in achieving scope and budget alignment, schedule alignment, an integrated team experience, construction readiness, and excellent financial performance.

March 08, 2023

Assist with establishing and managing project budget and scope expectations, budget trending logs, and any associated communications and resources.

March 30, 2023

Compile models for cell /array degradation predictions, and verify models through analysis, test, and review of existing / historical data.

April 06, 2023

Builds trust by demonstrating high ethical standards and personal integrity.

April 07, 2023

Evaluate aesthetic performance under a wide range of use cases with varying environmental, lighting and viewing conditions.

May 17, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Solar Design Engineer in San Jose, CA

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58202

121670

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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192403

167600

What is the average salary for Solar Design Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Solar Design Engineer in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Solar Design Engineer ranges from $58,202 to $121,670 with the average base salary of $91,935. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $121,439 to $192,403 with the average total cash compensation of $167,600.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$91,935	$58,202 - $121,670
Bonus	$75,665	$63,237 - $70,733
Total Pay	$167,600	$121,439 - $192,403

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Solar Design Engineer Salary Near San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,202 - $121,670	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,584 - $107,836	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,091 - $121,438	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,486 - $118,083	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,579 - $118,277	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,970 - $121,186	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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About San Jose, California San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

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