Renewable Energy & Sustainable Engineering - Nicaragua

Company: Global Nomadic ( Learn More )

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US-GA-Atlanta
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Job Description Renewable Energy & Sustainable Engineering - Nicaragua This is not a paid postion About Us: This project will afford you the opportunity to gain experience in implementing and maintaining appropriate energy technologies in rural communities, building and maintaining solar panels. You will be helping improve the local environment and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. This project invites students, qualified engineers and scientists to collaborate, research, develop and apply renewable energy technologies in northern Nicaragua. You will work with a dynamic NGO whose principal activities are:
  • To conduct practical research into appropriate energy technologies
  • To support community self-determination and local responsibility for the projects
  • To increase the technical skill level and employability of local people
  • To improve health and living standards of families and communities
  • To preserve natural resources.
  • Job Requirements Renewable Energy & Sustainable Engineering - Nicaragua Requirements - Renewable Energy & Sustainable Engineering - Nicaragua:
    • Min age 18
    • Minimum 2 months commitment - 30+ hours a week
    • Enthusiasm and interest to work in renewable energy and community development. Those with prior experience are especially encouraged to apply
    • Intermediate to Advanced Spanish skills (Lessons available)
    • Full travel & medical insurance
    • Necessary vaccinations
    • Necessary flights & visas
    Benefits:
    • Work closely with experienced engineers and support staff developing and implementing sustainable energy solutions to rural areas
    • Hands-on experience with working with the NGO to electrify the region and develop new initiatives
    • Opportunities for engineers, masters students and those with relevant skills to offer
    Keywords: sustainable development, rural electrification, solar panels, solar ovens, dissertation research