Renewable Energy Engineer
28AI USED FOR28%moving to70%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Renewable Energy Engineer
Are you passionate about saving the planet and creating a sustainable future? As a Renewable Energy Engineer, you'll design and develop innovative solutions that harness the power of wind, solar, and other renewable sources. Join a growing field where your ideas can make a real difference and help combat climate change!
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for a modest share of what this job actually involves today, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Renewable Energy EngineerIn this role, you'll assist in the design and implementation of renewable energy projects, conduct site assessments, and help analyze data to improve energy efficiency.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCERenewable Energy Project EngineerAs a mid-career engineer, you'll lead projects, coordinate with teams, and ensure that renewable energy systems are designed and installed effectively, while also managing budgets and timelines.£35,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Renewable Energy ConsultantAt the peak of your career, you'll provide expert advice on large-scale renewable energy projects, influence policy decisions, and lead innovative research initiatives to drive the industry forward.£60,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Astronautics and Space EngineeringThe University of Surrey · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£41,500 median
🎓Electrical & Electronic EngineeringColeg Sir Gar · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£40,000 median
🎓Electronic Engineering with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£35,000 median
🎓Mechanical and Offshore EngineeringRobert Gordon University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
🎓Mechanical EngineeringThe University of Bath · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£33,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is an apprenticeship route into this career. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
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Music TechnologyLeeds Beckett University · DegreeAstronautics and Space EngineeringThe University of Surrey · DegreeElectrical & Electronic EngineeringColeg Sir Gar · DegreeElectronic Engineering with a Year in IndustryRoyal Holloway and Bedford New College · DegreeMechanical and Offshore EngineeringRobert Gordon University · DegreeMechanical EngineeringThe University of Bath · Degree