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Green Energy Career Profiles

The renewable energy and energy efficiency fields are booming. No matter where you live, or whatever your interests or educational background may be, there is a place for you in these industries.

Below you will find profiles for some key job roles in the green energy fields. Browse through these profiles to get a feel for the types of work you can expect in these roles and the education or experience they require. 

These roles are only a sample among many possible careers. You can browse a wider range of career options and advancement opportunities on IREC’s Solar Career Map, Green Buildings Career Map, and Climate Control Technology (HVAC) Career Map.

Ready to get started? Connect Now to find organizations that provide hiring, training, or apprenticeship opportunities in the green energy field.

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Retrofit Installer Technician 

$30,000–$41,000

Apply building science principles and construction skills to help people save money and improve safety and air quality by installing energy-saving upgrades in their homes. 

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Electrician

$60,000–$63,000

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures for a multitude of electrical technologies, such as solar, wind, and battery systems.

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Solar Installer

$35,000–$84,000

Install and maintain the sophisticated equipment and wiring that connects a solar energy system to the electrical grid. PV installers are the solid core of the solar industry. 

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Energy Auditor

$39,000–$52,000

Conduct energy audits to evaluate the health, safety, comfort, and energy use in a home or multi-family building and make recommendations for energy-saving improvements.

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Equipment Operator

$52,000–$60,000

Operate various types of construction equipment used in commercial and utility-scale energy projects.

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Carpenter

$41,000–$92,000

Build and maintain supportive structures for utility-scale, commercial, and residential clean energy projects, using materials including wood, metal, and concrete.

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Crew Leader

$36,000-$47,000

Lead a team of technicians in the installation of home energy upgrades and provide customer service to clients while ensuring work is completed safely and to the highest quality standards.

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Quality Control Inspector

$43,000-$56,000

Inspect the quality and effectiveness of energy-saving home upgrades and perform diagnostic testing to verify compliance with program standards, performance guidelines, and regulations.

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Solar O&M Technician

$50,500–$90,500

Perform operations and maintenance on solar photovoltaic systems. This involves highly technical performance monitoring with sophisticated instrumentation and controls.

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Advanced Manufacturing Technician

$60,000–$65,000

Set up, test, and adjust plant machinery and equipment, using any combination of electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or computer technologies.

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Wind Turbine Technician

$47,360–$90,300

Inspect, maintain, and repair wind turbines. Test the turbines for performance and perform electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic maintenance to maintain quality and efficiency.

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Battery Repairer

$50,500—$90,500

Maintain and repair sophisticated battery storage equipment and wiring. Inspect and repair batteries and battery-related equipment, including electronics, fire suppression, and cooling systems, ensuring that they meet performance criteria.