ALTERNATIVEENERGY

TECHNOLOGIESAssociate of Applied Science (AAS.ALT)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

TYPES OF EMPLOYERS

For more information:rcbc.edu/green

Or please contact:Dr. Bob Brzozowski,

Program Coordinator(856) 222-9311, ext. 1372 rbrzozowski@rcbc.edu

Entry level positions in:• Solar photovoltaic systems design

and installation• Installation of energy storage

& microgrid systems• Building energy auditing & retrofitting• Sales representatives/estimators• Site surveyors/assessors

• Solar photovoltaic installation companies• Residential energy auditing/

retrofitting companies• Builders/construction

management companies• Engineering/architecture firms

(experience required)

Graduates of the programshould be able to:

• Assess building energy use and providerecommendations for improvement.

• Demonstrate proficiency in solarphotovoltaic technology, including siteevaluation and system installation.

• Apply critical thinking andcommunication skills.

• Understand the business side of energy,including project management andentrepreneurship.

• Apply knowledge to understand futureadvanced technology and trendsin energy.

ABOUT COURSES

This program is designed to prepare students to move directly into the energy workforce with a broad, hands-on education approach. Students will be exposed to various alternative energy technologies, with a concentration on solar electric systems (solar panels), energy storage (battery systems) and residential energy auditing & efficiency improvement (building energy efficiency). The curriculum is reviewed by energy professionals and prepares students with the skills needed in today’s job market.

Courses are designed to equip students with:

• Soft skills, such as critical thinking, effective communication, negotiation and awareness of current trends in energy policies and management.

• Technical skills in target technologies such as solar electric, energy storage, energy data collection and building energy efficiency analysis.

• Management skills such as PMP (Project Management Professional) aptitudes and OSHA safety regulations.

Additionally, students will develop job awareness skills through, for example, cooperative education, job shadowing and company research.

Alternative Energy TechnologiesAssociate of Applied Science (AAS.ALT)

WIDE RANGING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Installation & Project Development 155,157.00 9.1Wholesale Trade & Distribution 29,243.00 2.3Operations & Maintenance 11,164.00 1.0Manufacturing 33,726.00 3.6All Others 13,053.00 7.4Overall 242,343.00 7.0

1. thesolarfoundation.org/solar-jobs-census/

2. ziprecruiter.com/Jobs/Residential-Energy- Auditor

3. bls.gov/emp/tables/fastest-growing- occupations.htm

4. careerexplorer.com/careers/energy- auditor/salary/

Solar Jobs by Sector, 2018

SOLAR INSTALLATION & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT JOB GROWTH

SALARY RANGESolar Installers:$39,000 – 73,000 1

Energy Auditors:$31,000 – $61,500 2

JOB GROWTHSolar Installers:Projected to grow 105% through 2026 3

Energy Auditors:Projected to grow 8.8% through 2026 4

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