Right now, Ameresco is hiring across a number of different categories, including engineers, project managers, project developers, analysts, sales executives, construction managers, operations, maintenance resources and corporate functions.
While many of these roles have skillsets that overlap, there is not one-size fits all background required. There are so many ways that Gen Z and millennials can enter the clean energy workforce and contribute to creating solutions that will positively impact not only the United States, but also the world.
With a significant portion of the workforce nearing retirement, how is Ameresco planning to ensure a smooth transition and knowledge transfer to younger generations entering the clean energy industry?
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that by 2032 one in four US workers will be 55 or older, and nearly one in 10 will be older than 65. This is already affecting the clean energy industry across the country.
At Ameresco, we believe that education is key. Again, invoking our recent Empowered Futures report, if Gen Z, millennials and beyond aren’t given the background on not only what they stand to gain as individuals if they enter the field — but also how they can make a real contribution to securing the world’s energy future — then it will be more difficult to fill the green jobs gap that we are seeing and ensure a smooth knowledge transfer from generation to generation.
Ameresco stands out for undertaking some of the most transformative projects in the industry and we bring in, train and expose our talent to different technologies and perspectives.
We invest in training and mentoring our talent across all aspects of the business, creating a comprehensive learning experience that is hard to find elsewhere.
This creates a unique value proposition for long-term growth and career advancement while also driving an innovative and entrepreneurial culture.
We’re looking to inspire the next generation and support them as they grow as professionals and build on the hard work we are already doing.
Are there any ways Ameresco is promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce as well as in the wider sector, particularly when it comes to attracting underrepresented groups?
“Think Globally, Act Locally” has been a mantra of the environmental movement for decades, and with good reason — it’s the one Ameresco lives by.
Whether a project is being developed in Hawaii or Halifax, hiring local subcontractors and training new hires can help create job opportunities for the local workforce and businesses. For example, Ameresco has had success with this approach in its streetlight improvement project with the city of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Energy Authority.
By sourcing components and assembling them locally, Ameresco is tapping into the city’s workforce and resources, thereby fostering a community-centric approach.
In addition to the environmental benefits, energy savings, public safety enhancements and robust community engagement, the project is also expected to achieve 58% minority and women-owned participation.
The team also strengthens the talent pipeline by investing time and resources to partner with high education institutions on cooperative education, internship and mentorship programs, which aligns with the American Climate Corps — a White House initiative to train young people for jobs in the clean energy economy.
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