Energy & Utilities

Covers power generation, distribution, and management of natural resources like oil, gas, and renewables.

10 roles
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What this career cluster covers

Covers power generation, distribution, and management of natural resources like oil, gas, and renewables.

Roles included

10 career roles

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Electrical Engineer Energy Trader Environmental Engineer (Energy Sector) Geologist (Energy Resources) Industrial Hygienist (Energy Sector) Mechanical Engineer (Energy) Petroleum Engineer Power System Operator +2 more

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Electrical Engineer

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Designs, develops, tests, and supervises the manufacturing of electrical equipment, including power generation systems, transmission networks, and control systems.

Energy Trader

Commerce
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Buys and sells energy commodities (electricity, natural gas, oil) on wholesale markets to manage price risks and generate profits for companies.

Environmental Engineer (Energy Sector)

Science
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Focuses on environmental protection within the energy industry, developing solutions to minimize pollution from energy generation and resource extraction.

Geologist (Energy Resources)

Science
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Studies the Earth's structure and composition to locate and assess potential energy resources like oil, gas, and geothermal energy.

Industrial Hygienist (Energy Sector)

Science
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Identifies and evaluates workplace hazards in energy facilities, implementing programs to protect worker health and safety.

Mechanical Engineer (Energy)

Science
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Focuses on the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of mechanical systems within the energy sector, including turbines, engines, and power plant machinery.

Petroleum Engineer

Science
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Designs and develops methods for extracting oil and gas from beneath the Earth's surface and from underground reservoirs.

Power System Operator

Science
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Monitors and controls the flow of electricity across the power grid in real-time to ensure reliable and safe supply.

Renewable Energy Technician

Science
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Installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs renewable energy systems like solar panels and wind turbines.

Solar Project Manager

Any
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Oversees the planning, execution, and completion of solar energy projects, from initial site assessment to final commissioning.