Renewable Energy Engineering
Sustainability Specialist
Overview
The transition to a green economy is one of the most important global megatrends. This career focuses on the design and implementation of technologies to generate clean energy (solar, wind, geothermal) and on developing sustainable solutions for resource management. It is an inherently physical and environment-dependent field, which makes it highly resistant to automation.
Why Is This Career Future-Proof?
The planet needs clean energy — and robots can't install solar panels on unique rooftops or maintain wind turbines in unpredictable conditions. This is hands-on, essential work.
Projected Growth
2024 – 2034
Salary Range
Annual (USD)
Core Skills
Secondary Skills
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Learning Resources
Courses, universities, and certifications to get started on this career path.
Solar Energy Engineering
TU Delft / edX
Comprehensive solar energy course from a world-leading technical university.
Wind Energy Specialization
DTU / Coursera
Four-course specialization on wind energy from the Technical University of Denmark.
Sustainable Energy
MIT OpenCourseWare
MIT's free course covering all major sustainable energy technologies.
Stanford Energy Resources Engineering
Stanford University
Interdisciplinary program at the intersection of energy, environment, and engineering.
NABCEP PV Installation Professional
NABCEP
The gold standard certification for solar installation professionals.