2. What kinds of jobs are there?
• You could be managing large scale
construction projects
• Designing and developing new energy sources
• Advising clients on sources of renewable
energy or maintaining electrical and
mechanical equipment.
3. The big four
• Commercial Services
• Marketing and Distribution
• Research and Development
• Consultancy
4. What subjects link to jobs?
• Science
(Physics
Chemistry or
Biology)
• Engineering
1. Environmental
consultant
2. Renewable Energy
Consultant
3. Biotechnologist
4. Laboratory Technician
1 Meteorologist
2. Statistician
3. Economist
4. Accountant
• Maths
1. Wind Turbine
Technician
2. Wind Farm Planning
Engineer
3. Software Engineer or
Developer
4. Civil Engineer
1. Project Manager
2. Procurement Officer
3. Marketing Manager
4. Human Resources
Manager
• Business
5. What’s it like to
work in renewables?
• Many jobs are office based, but some such as
Renewable Energy Consultants include
travelling to sites and dealing with clients.
• There are engineers designing wind turbines,
researching how to maximise production as
well as wind turbine technicians.
• There are also geologists who check the sites
and ground for wind turbines, ensuring they
are put in the best place possible.
6. What skills and strengths do I need?
Skills
Strengths
good problem
solving
Creativity – like
to experiment
and explore
communication
skills
Determined –
keep going when
things get tough
an interest in the
environment
Listener – love to
listen to and
understand what
clients are saying
good practical
and technical
skills
Rapport builder
– good at
building
relationships
