Solar
Utility-Scale
Workforce & Learning
Career Path: Leadership in Utility-Scale Solar Construction
About this course
Considering a leadership role in utility-scale solar construction? This is the friendly front door.
Instructor Andy Nyce began teaching because he needed to create a pipeline of leaders for his own solar projects. He loves helping hard-working solar folk to level-up in their careers. The industry really needs you!
Andy will answer your questions on the discussion board. This interactive course is part of the Utility-Scale Solar Essentials. The goal of our Career Bridge programs is to provide structure and support as you progress through your career.
Utility-scale solar needs to grow at an insanely fast rate to meet the world's aggressive climate targets. One huge bottleneck for that growth is people, especially experienced leaders. Demand for skilled leaders on utility-scale solar projects is high and rising. These jobs are there for people who can rise above the crowd and demonstrate an interest and ability to lead.
Here's what this course was created to help you do:
- Understand the utility-scale solar leadership jobs that exist and what it's really like to have one
- Visualize the path from where you are now, to where you want to be
- Create structure for you and your mentor to make that vision a reality
This course is included in this bundle
Course outline
4 modules
1 - 2 hours to complete
1:26 hours
of video lectures
Module 1 • 6 assignments
Learn more about this career path
Module 1 • 6 assignments
Learn more about this career path
- Introduction to Leadership in Utility Scale Solar (20:28 minutes)
- Introduction to the Course (optional download) (.pdf)
- Explore the IREC Solar Career Map
- 2023 IREC Career Job Census
- How the Inflation Reduction Act will Supercharge Solar in the US
- Workers flock to renewable energy jobs
Module 2 • 8 assignments
Interviews and perspectives from people doing these jobs
Module 2 • 8 assignments
Interviews and perspectives from people doing these jobs
- Project Manager - Dylan Reitenbach (06:42 minutes)
- Head of Business Development (Manufacturing) - Rebecca Guo (10:38 minutes)
- Construction Manager - Becky Sorenson (19:23 minutes)
- VP of Construction - Anna Bautista (18:25 minutes)
- Podcast - Solars Biggest Risk - Not Enough Workers!
- Podcast - Bringing Solar Jobs to the Midwest
- Podcast - The Future of Working in Renewable Energy
- Podcast - Managing Large Scale Solar for Success
Module 3 • 3 assignments
Tips for Expanding your Career Opportunities
Module 3 • 3 assignments
Tips for Expanding your Career Opportunities
- Expanding your Opportunities (10:48 minutes)
- Expanding your Opportunities (optional download) (.pdf)
- Take the next step in your utility scale solar career with a targeted course!
Instructor
Andy Nyce
Sr. Director of Project Management, Erthos Inc.
I'm Andy Nyce - originally from New Zealand, but I've spent the last nine years in the United States in a range of engineering, construction, project management and quality control roles in the large scale renewables industry. I've been directly involved in over 2GW of execution at every level of installation, management and commissioning. I'm currently the Sr....
Frequently asked questions
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