Careers and Jobs in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Here you can learn about workforce development and education efforts, information about energy-related careers, and job listings in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
The Office of EERE is beginning to partner with federal and state programs as well as clean energy companies to help build a talented and knowledgeable workforce. There is a dramatic need for skilled workers to bring about change and solidify U.S. leadership in energy efficiency and renewable energy, and in times of extraordinary economic challenge, the Office of EERE is taking the opportunity to invest in both U.S. workers and green technologies.
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Career Information
Association of Energy Engineers
A source for information on the dynamic field of energy efficiency, utility deregulation, facility management, plant engineering, and environmental compliance.
Careers in Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
Lists resources that discuss the kinds of education and skills, both technical and non-technical, that will be in demand in this new and exciting field.
DOE Career Opportunities
Features information about career opportunities at the U.S. Department of Energy and its laboratories.
Engineering: Go For It!
Opens up the world of engineering careers to high school students.
Environmental Career Center
Helps people work for the environment through comprehensive environmental and natural resources job listings, career news, inside tips and advice, employer interviews, and career research reports.
The Environmental Careers Organization
Features information on its career services and educational resources to help the next generation of environmental professionals.
Junior Engineering Technical Society
Provides programs and resources for high school students interested in engineering careers.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
A key word search using "energy" will locate information on career opportunities in energy.
U.S. Department of Education: Office of Vocational and Adult Education
Find resources and information about adult education, and career and technical education.
U.S. Department of Labor: Employment and Training Administration
Find career resources and training opportunities for your area, including "green jobs." The Employment and Training Administration also includes information about incentives, grants, contracts, laws, regulations, and state and local resources.
Welcome to the World of Engineering!
A guide from the American Society for Engineering Education for high school students interested in engineering and engineering technology careers.
Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program: Energy Careers
Features links to information on energy careers, energy education programs, and employers in the energy industry.
Job Listings
Alliance to Save Energy
Lists jobs available at the Alliance to Save Energy and other related organizations.
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
Lists energy-related employment opportunities at ACEEE and other organizations.
American Wind Energy Association: Wind Energy Career Center
Provides links to employers in the wind energy industry.
Centre for Alternative Technology
Posts vacancies of European companies in the renewable/sustainable development sector.
DOE Jobs Database
Features a searchable database of available jobs at the U.S. Department of Energy, as well as an automated job application system.
Energy Jobs Listings
A list of energy-related employers in the Northwest from the Energy Ideas Clearinghouse.
environmentjob.co.uk
Features listings of renewable energy and energy efficiency jobs and volunteer opportunities in the United Kingdom.
Fuel Cells 2000: Employment Resources
Lists fuel cell companies and helps match qualified job seekers with fuel cell companies.
Green Energy Jobs
A listing of jobs in the renewable energy industry.
Hydro Research Foundation: Job Postings
Posts job listings in the hydropower industry.
National Society of Professional Engineers: Energy Job Board
Features job listings, online resume posting, career tips, mentoring programs, continuing education opportunities, and resources for high school and college students.
National Energy Technology Laboratory Careers and Fellowships
Provides information on position vacancies and research opportunities at the Lab.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory: Employment
Features current job openings at the Lab.
PowerPlantPro
Posts jobs listings for power industry professionals.
