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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Equipment Operator
$52,000–$60,000
Operate various types of construction equipment used in commercial and utility-scale energy projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.