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.
Explore the list below to get started!
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
- Coming soon: Cybersecurity