The Solar PV industry is in it’s infancy, and the need for a well trained workforce is evident in the number and variety of jobs being offered and new companies being launched.  ImagineSolar’s PV System Design and Installation course is applicable to many roles in the Solar PV Industry in that provides the fundamental and critical knowledge, skills and language of the industry.  This knowledge can be transferred to many different roles within the industry.

Sample of Solar PV Industry Roles:

• System Installer
• System Service and Repair
• System Designer
• Site Assessor
• Installation Project Manager
• Solar Equipment Manufacturer Roles
  • Product Manager
  • Production Manager
  • Marketing/Strategy/Sales
• PV Equipment Distributor
  • Marketing/Sales
• Supportive Industry Roles
  • Architect
  • Building Contractor
  • Electric Utility Employee
  • Financial Analyst & Accountant
  • Public Policy Advocate
  • Trades: Roofing, HVAC, Plumbing Trades

The Environmental Defense Fund’s “Green Jobs Guidebook” (click here to download) is a great resource for learning about career opportunities in Clean Energy.

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) also has a good summary of Occupational Profiles for the Solar Industry.  (Click here to download)

ImagineSolar’s extensive relationships within the Solar Industry provide us with inside knowledge of new career and business opportunities.  Many in our network come to us for recommendations and referrals when it comes time for them to hire or be hired.  In addition to our consulting and training function, ImagineSolar can help our clients network and can offer referrals and valuable connections.

While we have found that most job matches are made through personal networks, there are many other career resources for the Solar PV professional.  Below are just a few examples of job posting site that you might find to be valuable.

Jobs In Solar Power: http://www.jobsinsolarpower.com/

Solar Jobs USA:  http://www.solarjobsusa.com/

Solar Professional Magazine: https://solarprofessional.com/resources/jobs/

GreenJobs.com:  http://www.greenjobs.com/Public/search_jobs.aspx

Other Resources for researching the Solar Industry

American Solar Energy Society (ASES)  http://www.ases.org
2400 Central Ave., Ste. A
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 443-3130

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)  http://www.nrel.gov
1617 Cole Blvd.
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 275-3000

Solar Energy Industries Association(SEIA) http://www.seia.org
805 Fifteenth St. NW, Ste. 510
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 682-0556