Renewable Energy Site Assessors

Employers

Site assessors are employed by residential and commercial manufacturers of renewable energy technologies, as well as by third-party companies that market and install these products. They also work for construction companies, consulting firms, and financial institutions (that need information on the quality of a proposed renewable energy site before providing funding to builders). Some site assessors launch their own consulting firms and provide their expertise to the aforementioned companies.

Starting Out

Many people break into the field after obtaining experience in renewable energy sales or in lower-level positions at clean energy employers. Others do so after participating in internships, co-ops, or other experiential education opportunities and receiving on-the-job training.

Job leads can also be found by reaching out to one’s personal and professional networks, attending career fairs, using the resources of recruiters and college career services offices, making contacts via information interviews or other career exploration opportunities, and applying for jobs directly at the Web sites of their target employers.