Introduction
The solar industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation, and offers tremendous career opportunities for workers from all backgrounds. SEIA is working to create and facilitate the development of workforce development programs, tools, resources, and networks that benefit our member companies, partner organizations, and solar industry workers. We are bringing our members and partners together to build a more diverse, inclusive, equitable, and resilient solar+ storage workforce.
The solar industry has opportunities for everyone.
SEIA’s member companies will need a pipeline of trained workers across the spectrum of roles from project managers to engineers, salespeople, manufacturing technicians, installers, electricians, system designers, operations managers, executives, and a variety of business professionals. Roles involving solar installation and installation of related technologies including battery storage, field service maintenance, electrical work, and sales roles to name a few, are some of the fastest growing roles in the industry, and they do not typically require a college degree. In fact, less than half.
There are career opportunities at companies of all types and sizes, from small companies that install rooftop systems in a city or region to large nationwide development and construction firms working on large-scale projects across the country, and everything in between. There is also a growing U.S.-based solar manufacturing industry and a wide array of business, legal, engineering, and financial service providers that support all segments of the industry.
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Find Opportunities
Looking for a job or ready to launch a career in solar energy?
Manage your career online on SEIA’s Solar Job Board. Use your account to save jobs, store resumes and cover letters, search for jobs, set up job alerts, and access career planning tools.
The solar industry is growing rapidly, and we need an expanded skilled workforce to keep pace with this growth. SEIA is working to create and facilitate the development of tools, resources, and networks that benefit our member companies, partner organizations, and solar industry workers. Apprenticeships are a time-tested and powerful tool for workforce development. SEIA developed this page as resource for solar employers looking to explore, develop, or participate in registered apprenticeship programs.
SEIA’s Solar 101 Program is an all-inclusive platform for solar energy professionals to access expert knowledge on specific industry topics and trends. The program includes a diverse set of courses that will provide value to both new entrants to the industry and established professionals who are looking for a refresher on certain solar subjects.
SEIA is often hiring for full time positions and seasonal internships. Join SEIA and join us in leading the transformation to a clean energy economy. We are proud to have been named on Washington Post’s Top Workplaces list for multiple years. Click the link to view SEIA’s current openings.
The Solar Career Map explores occupations and careers in the solar and energy storage industry across a spectrum of education levels, interests, and experience. Use the Solar Career Map to explore a selection of more than 43 jobs across four industry sectors, and identify more than 60 routes to career advancement between roles. This map was developed by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Short Course: Exploring Careers in the Solar Industry
Jobseekers and career changers can use this FREE Exploring Careers in the Solar Industry course to explore the vast array of jobs within the industry across career routes for people with many different skillsets. Whether your skills are in construction, project management, manufacturing, or you are new to the workforce, there is a place for you to begin and grow your career within solar. This course was developed by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Greenworkforce Connect
Greenworkforce Connect is designed to bring together jobseekers, employers, and educators to support the clean energy careers of today and tomorrow. Jobseekers can explore green energy career profiles and learn about training and apprenticeship opportunities.
Free Basics of Solar Courses
There are a number of free basic courses available online on various aspects of the solar industry. A few such courses include:
- Solar Energy International’s RE 100: Introduction to Renewable Energy
- HeatSring:Solar Power 101 and Introduction to Solar PV Design, Installation and Code
RE+ Events
Through RE+ Events, we offer solar and clean energy industry professionals with opportunities to learn more about aspects of solar, storage, and clean energytechnology, markets, and policy in key regions across the country. Through concurrent sessions and pre- and post-conference workshops, attendees can learn about everything from PV system design to solar system marketing and community engagement. Employees of SEIA member companies receive a discount on registration to these events.
