Energy, Utilities & Environment

Careers focused on the generation, distribution, and management of energy resources, as well as the protection and restoration of the natural environment.

13 roles
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Careers focused on the generation, distribution, and management of energy resources, as well as the protection and restoration of the natural environment.

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13 career roles

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Electrical Engineer (Power Systems) Environmental Compliance Inspector Environmental Engineer Environmental Scientist Geologist (Energy Resources) Geothermal Energy Technician Hydrologist Nuclear Engineer +5 more

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Electrical Engineer (Power Systems)

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Designs, develops, tests, and supervises the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment for power generation, transmission, and distribution.

Environmental Compliance Inspector

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Inspects facilities and sites to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and permit conditions.

Environmental Engineer

Science
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Applies engineering principles to improve, protect, and restore the environment. Designs systems for pollution control, waste management, and resource conservation.

Environmental Scientist

Science
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Studies the environment and investigates problems of pollution and its effects on living organisms. Develops solutions to environmental problems.

Geologist (Energy Resources)

Science
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Studies the Earth's structure, substances, and history, specifically focusing on the exploration and extraction of oil, gas, and mineral resources.

Geothermal Energy Technician

Any
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Installs, maintains, and repairs geothermal heating and cooling systems for residential and commercial buildings.

Hydrologist

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Studies the properties, distribution, and circulation of water on and below the Earth's surface and in the atmosphere.

Nuclear Engineer

Science
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Develops and designs equipment, processes, and facilities used to control nuclear reactions or to use radioactive materials for various applications.

Power Plant Operator

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Operates and maintains the equipment in power generation facilities, such as thermal, nuclear, or renewable energy plants.

Renewable Energy Analyst

Commerce
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Analyzes data and trends in the renewable energy sector to advise on investment, policy, and technology development.

Solar Panel Installer

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Installs, maintains, and repairs photovoltaic (PV) solar energy systems on residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Waste Management Officer

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Plans, coordinates, and manages waste collection, disposal, and recycling programs for municipalities or private organizations.

Wind Turbine Technician

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Installs, inspects, maintains, and repairs wind turbines to ensure they are operating efficiently and safely.