Where will your career take you next?
Where will your career take you next? Whether you’re at the entry level or have decades of experience, there is an energy career for you in Arizona. You might find a career helping Arizona homes and businesses become more energy efficient, an opportunity in the state’s solar energy industry, or a job supporting battery storage technologies.
Visit our Connect Now page to browse through employers in your area and find the training providers to help you gain the skills you need to succeed. Read on to find out how to get started!
Building Performance Jobs in Arizona
Arizona’s Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income households make their homes more energy-efficient. Through this program, you can start a career that benefits your community and helps Arizonans have safer, healthier, and more comfortable homes.
Support Arizona’s Communities
Working in the Arizona Weatherization Assistance Program means directly benefiting families and communities across the state.
> Hundreds of Arizona households weatherized each year.
> Career pathways and opportunities for contractors.
> Help families save on energy bills and improve their homes’ comfort and safety.
Rewarding Career Opportunities
The Weatherization Assistance Program in Arizona offers individuals rewarding careers in energy efficiency.
> Receive paid training, hands-on experience, and certifications.
> Learn diagnostic techniques and energy-saving strategies.
> Make a difference for Arizona families and communities by joining the energy efficiency field.
Grow Your Business
as a Contractor
There are many opportunities for contractors to support Arizona households while expanding your business.
> Access steady, meaningful projects statewide.
> Develop expertise in home energy performance and weatherization.
> Help households and communities reduce their energy use and lower costs.
Wages in Arizona
Here are some example wages we’ve seen across the state for home energy performance careers. To find sample wages for the solar industry, visit our Solar Career Map.
Crew Leader
$47k - $63k
Energy Auditor
$46k - $60k
Quality Control Inspector
$43k - $65k
Registered Apprenticeships in Arizona
What is a Registered Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships can be valuable for individuals of all ages and across different life, education, and career stages.
> Registered Apprenticeships provide a structured pathway combining on-the-job training with formal instruction.
> Participants earn while they learn, gaining hands-on experience from industry professionals and working toward a recognized qualification.
> Learn more about clean energy apprenticeships.
Choose a Career
Pathway
There are many opportunities for apprenticeships in the energy efficiency, solar, wind, and solar-plus-storage industries.
> Some apprenticeship programs prepare you for a career in traditional trades, such as the electrical or construction industries.
> Additional opportunities include employment in non-construction roles such as Customer Service Representative, Human Resources Specialist, Project Manager, and Software Developer.
> The U.S. Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship Finder can be used to search apprenticeable occupations. If you’re interested in joining an apprenticeship program, sign up for updates to find out about future opportunities and resources.
Apprenticeship Resources for Employers
If you’re an employer interested in apprenticeship programs, we have the resources to help you get started.
> Read our Registered Apprenticeships Toolkit to learn how to start, join, and implement apprenticeship programs.
> Browse other resources along with case studies on successful apprenticeship programs.
> Complete our intake form to learn about opportunities for free technical assistance.
Solar Energy in Arizona
Career Opportunities
The solar industry in Arizona offers a wealth of opportunities for both entry-level and experienced workers.
> Arizona has almost 10,000 jobs in the solar energy industry, according to our latest National Solar Jobs Census.
> There are 347 solar companies in Arizona.¹
> Arizona produces enough solar energy to power 1.6 million homes.¹
A Meaningful Career
The solar industry has a place for everyone—no matter what your skills, interests, and educational background.
> You’ll find career opportunities for construction workers, electricians, project managers, sales professionals, manufacturing technicians, and many more.
> About half of the solar jobs in Arizona are with installation and project development companies. There are also opportunities in manufacturing, as well as operations and maintenance and wholesale trade & distribution.
> There are training providers across the state of Arizona that prepare the workforce for solar industry jobs. Visit our Connect Now page to learn more about training providers in your area.
Take the Next Step
Explore our resources to understand industry trends and career opportunities in solar.
> Read IREC’s National Solar Jobs Census to learn about the latest trends in the solar industry.
> Not sure where you fit in? Visit our Solar Career Map to find the opportunity that matches your skills and interests.
> See if a solar career is right for you by signing up for our free Exploring Solar Careers course.
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