Green-ovation is our little way of saying that you get to work on the cutting edge of green design and energy innovation. From managing technical projects to designing energy-efficient buildings, systems, products and processes, the Green-ovation people usually have a nice balance of technical skill and theory.
Green-ovation is our little way of saying that you get to work on the cutting edge of green design and energy innovation. From managing technical projects to designing energy-efficient buildings, systems, products and processes, the Green-ovation people usually have a nice balance of technical skill and theory.
Understanding: LEED and energy efficiency principles, efficient and sustainable resource use
Skills: design principles, attention to detail, communication, computers, English, report writing, research
Relationships: You will be working closely with a variety of professionals such as other architects and building contractors, government agencies, and consultants. You will also be communicating frequently with clients.
Atmosphere: Office work and on site assessments are a regular part of the job. You will also be making presentations to clients, which may require some travel.
Energy manager, installation/renovation specialist, energy auditor, policy analyst, communications officer
Understanding: energy efficiency and power transmission principles, energy management, computer programming languages and applications.
Skills: critical thinking, decision-making, analysis, and technical knowledge.
Relationships: You may be working as part of a small team and have regular meetings with engineers and researchers to assess their needs.
Atmosphere: Most of your time will be spent in an office.
Computer programmer, IT specialist, software engineer, energy manager, energy auditor, sustainability manager
Understanding: energy efficiency and thermodynamics principles, climate change, mechanical or electrical engineering.
Skills: innovation, report writing, technical knowledge, computers, mathematics, English, communication, attention to detail, analysis.
Relationships: Working as part of a team, you will be in communication with other researchers, interested stakeholders, clients, and colleagues.
Atmosphere: You may find yourself in a lab, in an office, or in the field. Your employer may be the government, a private company, or a university.
Understanding: energy efficiency and design principles.
Skills: problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking, organization, English, research, report writing, communication, analysis, and attention to detail.
Relationships: You will be interacting with a variety of people such as contractors, construction managers, building inspectors, architects, and industry professionals.
Atmosphere: Travel between an office, construction site, permit offices, and various other agencies will be required.
Sustainable architect (LEED AP), energy auditor, policy analyst, communications officer, energy educator, social marketer, environmental manager, environmental economist, energy manager
Understanding: life cycle analysis, air quality, pollution prevention, sustainable design, energy efficiency.
Skills: problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, technical programs, organization, English, management, report writing, research, communication, analysis, attention to detail.
Relationships: You will manage or work with a team and should be able to communicate your creative ideas effectively. You may also be interacting with suppliers and clients. Atmosphere: You will work indoors, splitting your time between the office and a lab or factory.
Understanding: energy efficiency principles, thermodynamics, pollution reduction, climate change
Skills: problem solving, organization, critical thinking, innovation, report writing, technical knowledge, complex tools, computers, mathematics, English, communication, attention to detail, analysis
Relationships: Daily interaction with technicians and technologists, as well as other engineers, will be necessary. Some meetings with energy policy planners may occur.
Atmosphere: You will often be working out in the field, taking measurements and ensuring operations are running smoothly.
Energy manager, renewable energy researcher, electrical engineer, biofuel/bioenergy researcher, industrial design/engineer
Understanding: Research, communication, technical language, computer, report writing, attention to detail, mathematics.
Skills: Climate change, energy efficiency, pollution prevention, biological and chemical processes.
Relationships: You will work mainly with other scientists, engineers, educators, and professionals.
Atmosphere: You will likely spend most of your time in a lab, though at times you may be presenting your findings at conferences or universities. You may find yourself working for private agencies, governments, engineering firms, or universities.
Understanding: fuel economy and emissions, transmission and engine systems, vehicle dynamics.
Skills: problem solving, critical thinking, organization, research, report writing, computers, analysis, mechanical and electrical engineering.
Relationships: As part of a team, you will be reporting to a supervisor and communicating with other engineers and researchers. As you advance, you may make presentations to potential clients, become a supervisor yourself, or manage the design of an entire project.
Atmosphere: You may be working in a laboratory, out in the field, or in a manufacturing plant.
Biofuel/bioenergy researcher, renewable energy researcher, geothermal engineer, industrial engineer, electrical engineer
