From technician to engineer, the green economy and the renewable energy sector offer multiple job prospects and new professions. A real challenge on a global scale, the energy transition creates jobs. Futura invites you to discover five professions of the future.
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[EN VIDÉO] What are the 5 types of renewable energy? Solar energy can be thermal or photovoltaic. Water carries energy when it flows in rivers, when it circulates in the ocean or when it stirs on the surface of the sea. The atmosphere is a giant thermal machine from which wind turbines can draw. Finally, beneath our feet, our planet’s warmth is within drilling reach. Here is the overview of what is commonly called renewable energies.
Wind, solar, hydroelectricitybiomass… The development of green energies progressing more and more every year. Between economic and environmental issues, renewable energies create jobs and give rise to new professions, full of the future, as evidenced by a report of the International Labor Organization published in 2018. energy transition law for green growth in 2015 also has something to do with it, since the share of renewable energies will have to reach 32% of gross energy consumption in 2030, compared to 23% in 2020. According to a study of the’Ademe March 2019, renewable energies generated 86,270 jobs in 2017, an increase of 6.9% compared to 2016.
Here are 5 professions green energies to discover :
Wind project manager
He is responsible for a project of construction of wind farm, from its feasibility study to the final delivery of the project, while taking into account environmental impacts and regulatory constraints. The wind project manager chooses the installation site, negotiates with the owners of the land, the elected officials, the administrations in order to obtain a building permit and supervises the entire project until its actual completion. A bac +5 level diploma is necessary for this type of position, whether it is a master’s degree or an engineering school. The salary of a beginner wind project manager is around 2,000 euros gross per month. Once experienced, his salary can reach 4,000 euros gross monthly.
Wind turbine maintenance technician
The maintenance technician wind turbine ensures the installation, maintenance and monitoring of wind turbines. If most of the surveillance is done in the office by computer, the technician travels at least twice a year to ensure lubrication and preventive maintenance. In the event of a breakdown, he must be able to intervene quickly on site, always accompanied by a technician to ensure his safety and carry out the various control tests. A bac +2 or bac +3 level diploma is required to hold this position. The salary of a beginner is around 1,500 euros gross monthly on average, to which bonuses can be added.
Renewable energy engineer
Versatile or specialized in an energy, the engineer in renewable energies is at the heart of innovation and seeks to develop new techniques or new energies. It can just as easily manage the installation of a wind farm as seek to make savings in the production of solar energy or to make profitable the exploitation of the underground layers in a project of geothermal energy. Its purpose is to ensure the energetic transition, whether by making existing technologies profitable or by innovating. An engineering degree at bac +5 level is required to practice this profession. The gross salary of a beginner is around 2,500 euros monthly. With experience, his salary can be between 3,500 and 5,000 euros gross per month.
The flow saver: green energy at the heart of the business
The flow saver hunts down wastewhether in terms of electricity, heating, air conditioner or water. Specialized in energy savings, the flow saver works for both private companies and local authorities. Its goal is to lower bills, whether by changing equipment or modifying certain settings. It can also intervene before the construction of a building or during a renovation. A baccalaureate +2 to Bac +5 is possible to practice this profession. The salary of a beginner is between 1,400 and 2,000 euros gross per month depending on his level of education.
solar energy engineer
The engineer in solar energy fulfills both a role of scientist by constantly seeking to improve the yield of solar energy, and a role of technician in charge of ensuring the operation of the installations. Its aim is to make the most of the solar radiation whether it be via thermal installations or photovoltaic. He supervises the whole of a project, from the choice of the most suitable installation to its final implementation, and also manages the administrative and technical part (costing, balance sheet, readings, etc.). A bac +5 minimum is required for this job. At the start of his career, his salary will be between 2,000 and 3,000 euros gross per month. Once experienced, his remuneration can reach 5,000 euros gross monthly, or even more.
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