To meet the current and expected increase in jobs, trained staff are needed at the technical, trade and professional levels. They need the knowledge and skills to develop, promote and implement new methods of sustainable energy production and improve the efficiency of existing systems and appliances. They need training in a wide range of knowledge areas including the social, environmental, economic, technical and scientific aspects of energy generation in a sustainable manner.
Some of the areas of employment, which can relate to energy efficiency and/or renewables, include:
Opportunities are likely to exist in:
The sector needs to attract committed and skilled individuals from other industries. If you have skills and experience which could be focused on any part of the renewables revolution, there are opportunities for you.
Three-quarters of Ireland’s top engineers believe the "green economy" will drive Ireland’s economic future, according to research commissioned by Engineers Ireland. The survey of more than 400 engineers, carried out by Ipsos MRBI, also found 32 per cent of engineers see sustainable energy as the area where engineers can make the biggest contribution.
There are no typical employment contracts in this sector.
This is a growing sector presenting opportunities within both the private and public sector. A wide range of professional qualifications and vocational training are available which are relevant to and will provide access to this burgeoning sector.
A wide range of professional qualifications and vocational training are available which are relevant to and will provide access to this burgeoning sector.
Public sector employment opportunities are advertised according to Irish Government human resource practices. For opportunities in the private sector, see the careers area of individual websites or the dedicated Green Jobs website.
There are no typical occupational earnings for this sector.
