Explore Careers in Clean Energy
We’ve gathered data and insights on dozens of careers in the clean energy industry. From entry-level positions to managers and operators, our career database includes pay scale, education requirements, training and education opportunities, and information on what the career is like day-to-day.
We’ve gathered data and insights on many of the careers found in the clean energy industry which can be found below.
Like any other business, utilities and clean energy companies need people in careers such as accounting, office managers, human resources specialists, custodians, and many others.
Utilities also need people in other areas such as fisheries biologists to monitor fish and wildlife operations and protection, park attendants to help manage the many beautiful parks and lakes run by dams, and security to keep everyone safe.
Three of the highest demand careers in the energy field are engineers, electricians, and facilities maintenance technicians.
It’s estimated that there will be nearly 30,000 job openings in this field through 2034 in the U.S.
Electricians perform skilled journey-level work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment, fixtures, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and power generation plants.
It’s estimated that there will be 81,000 job openings in this profession through 2034 in U.S.
Facilities Maintenance Technicians are responsible for a variety of systems and issues related to a building- specifically the HVAC/R equipment, plumbing, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment, and repairing the building and floors as needed.
It’s estimated that there will be 159,800 job openings in this field through 2034 in U.S.
Whether you’re interested in a career in Washington’s powerful hydroelectric field, seek opportunities in wind power, would rather lead the charge in solar, or deliver reliable power across the region in distribution, we’ve made it easy to explore clean energy careers.
Entry Level
(with on-the-job-training)
Certification or Associates
- Commercial Diver
- Cybersecurity/IT
- Electronic Engineering Technician
- Energy Auditor
- Facilities Maintenance Technician
- HVAC Technician
- Hybrid & Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technician (Electric Vehicle Technician)
- Instrument & Control Technician
- Nuclear Power Operator
- Nuclear Technician
- Power Plant Operator
- Renewable Energy Technician
- Wind Turbine Technician
Apprenticeship
(high school
diploma required)
- Electrician
- HVAC Technician
- Hydroelectric Mechanic
- Instrument & Control Technician
- Lineman
- Substation Electrician
- System Operator (long term on-the-job training)
- Tree Trimmer
- Weatherization Technician
Bachelors Degree
Much of the information above was gathered from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Other helpful sites and career maps are:
- Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) Career Maps
- Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
- National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS)