Solar Energy Jobs

Solar Energy Jobs

Solar energy jobs are in demand, and the need for skilled workers is rising by the day. In fact, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency, ‘the solar workforce is set to expand by 63% by 2050, employing nearly 19 million people.’

With data like that, the potential for a fulfilling career in solar energy is hard to ignore. Not only will you be faced with great prospects in an industry that is only set to grow, but you’ll also be involved first-hand in the fight to protect our environment and the planet.

But what roles does the solar energy industry consist of? And which of those roles might be the perfect fit for you?

Solar Energy Jobs

Because the solar energy industry is so vast, there’s a huge variety of roles available. We’ve broken down a few of the most exciting roles that may be of interest to you, no matter where you are on your career ladder.

Solar Service Technician

If you’re just embarking on your solar energy career path, a role as a Solar Service Technician could be for you.

This role will see you monitoring photovoltaic hardware systems to ensure they’re in full working order. You’ll be tasked with pinpointing hardware problems, repairing faulty systems and optimising equipment to ensure customers reap the full range of benefits.

If you’re interested in the more technical side of solar energy and would like a hands-on role, becoming a Solar Service Technician could be for you.  

Solar PV Installer

As your career in solar energy begins to progress, you may find yourself wanting to move into a role such as a Solar PV Installer.

As you’ll know, all solar energy systems need to be connected to the electrical grid – your role as a Solar PV Installer will be to set up and maintain these connections to ensure all systems can continue to work effectively.

Again, this is an exciting and technical role, perfect for those wanting to move to the next level in their solar energy career.

Environmental Lawyer

To really show you the scope and potential of embarking on a role in solar energy, we’ve included the role of an Environmental Lawyer.

Solar energy isn’t just about solar panels – there’s an entire industry that relies on the support of trained legal professionals to ensure the safe continuation of solar energy growth. This may be something you want to work towards throughout your solar energy career, or it could be an excellent option for those already law-trained, looking for a niche to hone in on.

Solar Energy Jobs with Mackinnon & Partners

While these are just a select few of the hundreds of solar energy jobs available, hopefully, they’ve helped solidify the idea that this industry is vast and varied, offering exciting opportunities to millions of individuals, including you, no matter where your interests or talents lie.

If you’re interested in kickstarting a career in solar energy or would like to explore the potential next step in your solar energy career, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Mackinnon & Partners.