What is an alternative energy technician and how to become one

Key steps to become an alternative energy technician

1. Explore alternative energy technician education requirements

   Most common alternative energy technician degrees

   Bachelor's

   41.9 %

   Associate

   18.6 %

   High School Diploma

   16.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific alternative energy technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   HVAC	28.55%
   Energy Efficiency	14.40%
   Renewable Energy	14.28%
   Electrical Systems	12.33%
   DOT	10.87%

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3. Complete relevant alternative energy technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New alternative energy technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an alternative energy technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real alternative energy technician resumes.

4. Research alternative energy technician duties and responsibilities

   • Write functional document of intelligent analytic tool to automate report and big data calculation process.
   • Service boilers and various HVAC equipment including forced-air and package units.
   • Produce impact assessment framework and report that used climate change models to identify system vulnerabilities that can lead to catastrophic outcomes.
   • Retrofit lighting in multi-family housing.

5. Apply for alternative energy technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an alternative energy technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams