[header] How to work in the alternative energy industry [title] Identify your skills and interests. [step] There are many different types of jobs in alternative energy, including positions in solar, wind and marine energy. To know which path would be the best fit for you, take into account what you most enjoy doing, along with your areas of expertise. 
You can then compare your skills to those that are in demand and think about where you might be able to fill a need. [substeps] A few of the various roles industry leaders are looking to fill include laboratory researchers, engineers, human resources liaisons and on-site technicians.