What are careers in renewable energy?

Renewable energy engineering, chemistry, and wind turbine or solar panel installation are careers in renewable energy. Here is a more detailed look at these fields and some sub-jobs found in certain ones.

• Renewable energy engineer

  This title can imply renewable engineering of many different types, such as civil engineering, industrial engineering, environmental engineering, and renewable mechanical engineering.

  Civil engineers plan, develop, construct, and maintain infrastructure projects like power plants. These large projects need a civil engineer to manage regulations, costs, hazards, and previous data during planning. Their expertise is of supreme value in the renewable energy sector, as they lend their services to many different projects in this field. Civil engineers should get at least a Bachelor's degree in the field but further studies are recommended

  Industrial engineers are needed when an energy project gets to a certain large scale. These engineers create systems to reduce waste and reach optimal efficiency. Industrial engineers need a thorough knowledge of all machines and products used on site. A Bachelor's degree for this field is required, but a Master's degree is likely to get you further in the renewable energy sector.

  Environmental engineers utilize their multifaceted knowledge of natural sciences to develop solutions to specific issues that have negative effects on the environment. These engineers consider both the needs of the environment, and the needs of the individuals who exist within it, to address pollution, waste disposal, and many other renewable energy related services.

  Most environmental engineering positions require at least a Bachelor's degree, but many employers seek out engineers with advanced degrees in this field.

  Renewable mechanical engineers design and build devices and tools used in all kinds of areas of the renewable energy industry. Engineers in the renewable energy sector often work to create wind farms that harness renewable wind energy using turbines.

  Mechanical engineers work in the office and make field visits when the equipment demands. A Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required for this position, but many employers also require education or experience in renewable energy machines and mechanisms.

• Chemists

  Chemists are an essential component of many services in the renewable energy field. They understand complex chemical processes like chemical reactions that lead to combustion, the inner workings of solar power, and many others. They often use their expertise to develop new products in the renewable energy arena. Most chemists working in renewable energy hold advanced degrees.

• Installers and technicians of renewable energy technology

  Installers are trade related careers in the renewable energy industry. These include positions like wind turbine installer and technician, and solar panel installer. These roles are seeing a rapid rate of growth in the renewable energy job market.

  Installers and technicians work directly with renewable energy technology, doing things like maintaining the functionality of wind turbines, and installing solar panels on a residence or business.

  Technical skills are needed for these roles, and some of these positions require higher education, while others only require training.