Solar Photovoltaic Installers
Construction and Extraction
Mounts solar modules and support framing on roofs and other structures, following drawings, codes, and site assessments. A typical day includes measuring and cutting materials, bolting arrays together, running interconnect wiring, checking polarity and grounding, and sealing joints against weather. Array locations have to offer enough sun and sound structure; electrical and safety hazards are flagged, and system parts are labeled. Most of the work is outdoors on buildings, often at height. The role suits people who like precise, hands-on assembly, reading plans, and careful electrical checks.
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate (vocational/technical)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$53'140
Median Wage Market Position
$53'140
What you might do
- Install solar panels from drawings and codes
- Assemble modules and bolt support frames
- Check wiring, polarity, and grounding
- Find spots with good sun and sound structure
- Seal arrays and mounts against weather
- Connect array wiring during panel setup
Skills that matter
- Installing PV systems from schematics
- Checking wiring, polarity, and grounding
- Identifying electrical and site hazards
- Choosing array sites with solar access
- Assembling modules and support structures
- Weather sealing arrays and building joints
AI & the future of this role
Design software and diagnostics could streamline layout and checks, but mounting panels and wiring still means roof work and electrical compliance. Site installation skill and expanding solar demand help keep prospects relatively resilient.
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