Careers in green energy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Salem Press, author, issuing body.

Series:

Careers in--.

Careers in

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Energy industries--United States.

Energy industries.

Renewable energy sources--Vocational guidance.

Renewable energy sources.

Sustainable engineering--Vocational guidance.

Sustainable engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 361 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

[First edition].

Place of Publication:

Ipswich, Massachusetts : Salem Press, a division of EBSCO Information Services, Incorporated ; [Amenia, New York] : Grey House Publishing, [2018]

Summary:

"Careers in Green Energy contains twenty-three alphabetically arranged chapters describing specific fields of interest for those with a desire to work in the green energy sector in the areas of science and research, engineering, construction and building, management, and installation. Merging scholarship with occupational development, this single comprehensive guidebook provides students planning to pursue one of many potential careers in Green Energy with the necessary insight into opportunities, and provides instruction on what job seekers can expect in terms of training, advancement, earnings, job prospects, working conditions, relevant associations, and more. Careers in Green Energy is designed for the high school and undergraduate audience as well as for the adult job seeker who is looking to change careers. Careers in Green Energy profiles 23 career paths describing specific fields of interest for anyone preparing for a career in green energy that involves both traditional green energy sources like wind and water power, as well as the ever-evolving technologies and innovations that are the hallmark of green energy's latest advances in the areas of solar and geothermal energy." -- Publisher's description

Contents:

Publisher's Note

Introduction to Careers in Green Energy

Architect

Biofuels: Overview

Chemist

Civil Engineer

Construction & Building Inspector

The Smart Grid: Overview

Electrical & Electronics Engineer

Energy Auditor

Energy Conservation & Use Technician

Energy Engineer

Geologist & Hydrologist

Geothermal Energy: Overview

Heating & Cooling Technician

Industrial Designer

Industrial Engineer

Insulation Worker

Meteorologist

Mining and Geological Engineer

Nuclear Engineer

Power Plant Operator

Renewable Energy Technician

Roofer

Solar Energy: Overview

Solar Energy System Installer

Urban and Regional Planner

Water & Wastewater Engineer

Wind Energy: Overview

Wind Energy Engineer

Appendix A: Holland Code

Appendix B: General Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781682179222

1682179222

OCLC:

1056246305