Careers in Energy & Sustainability
One hundred and fifty-six careers across power generation, oil and gas, renewables, environmental compliance, sustainability programs, and the field and analytical roles that build and maintain energy infrastructure. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day. You are looking at page 3 of 4 for Energy & Sustainability.
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Marine Biologist - Offshore Energy
Master's Degree · $88,000
Conduct biological surveys and environmental impact assessments for offshore wind, wave, and tidal energy projects to…
Meteorologist
Bachelor's degree · $99,000
Meteorologists study the Earth's atmosphere and its phenomena, such as weather and climate. They analyze meteorological…
Natural Gas to Hydrogen Transition Engineer
Master's Degree · $135,000
Support energy utilities and industrial companies in transitioning natural gas infrastructure and operations to…
Nature-Based Solutions Specialist
Master's Degree · $95,000
Design and implement nature-based solutions including urban forests, green infrastructure, coastal wetland restoration,…
Net Zero Strategy Manager
Master's Degree · $140,000
Develop and implement corporate net zero strategies that align business operations, supply chains, and investment…
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians
Associate's Degree · $46,790
Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and…
Nuclear Technicians
Associate's degree · $104,240
Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity…
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $83,910
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent…
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Bachelor's Degree · $58,440
Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct…
Ocean & Tidal Energy Engineer
Master's Degree · $125,000
Design and develop wave energy converters, tidal stream turbines, and ocean thermal energy conversion systems to…
Offshore Platform Maintenance Technician
Postsecondary non-degree award · $85,000
Maintains and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment on offshore oil and gas platforms. Ensures…
Offshore Wind Project Manager
Master's Degree · $160,000
Lead the development, permitting, construction, and commissioning of offshore wind energy projects from site assessment…
Park Naturalists
Bachelor's Degree · $79,120
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national,…
Park Ranger
Bachelor's Degree · $47,752
Enforces laws and regulations, provides educational programs, and manages natural resources to ensure the safety and…
Passive House Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Advise architects, developers, and builders on designing and constructing Passive House certified buildings that…
Petroleum Pump System Operator
High School Diploma or GED · $65,000
Operate pumps and auxiliary equipment to transfer petroleum products, such as crude oil, natural gas, and refined…
Photovoltaic Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $108,000
Design, specify, and optimize photovoltaic solar energy systems for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale…
Policy Analyst (Environmental)
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Analyzes environmental policies, regulations, and scientific data to develop and recommend strategies for sustainable…
Power Generation Equipment Specialist
Associate's degree or vocational training · $75,000
Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical or mechanical equipment in power-generating stations, substations, or in…
Power Grid Modernization Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Design and implement advanced grid modernization solutions including smart grid technologies, advanced metering…
Power Purchase Agreement Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $115,000
Analyze, structure, and negotiate power purchase agreements and renewable energy offtake contracts for utilities,…
Project Manager (Energy Storage)
Bachelor's Degree · $115,000
Manages and oversees energy storage projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within…
Project Manager (Solar)
Bachelor's Degree · $115,000
Manage the end-to-end development, permitting, procurement, and construction of utility-scale or commercial solar…
Project Manager (Wind Energy)
Bachelor's Degree · $120,000
Manage the development, permitting, procurement, and construction of onshore and offshore wind energy projects,…
Radiation Protection Technician
Associate's Degree · $79,140
Radiation protection technicians monitor levels of radiation contamination to protect personnel in nuclear power…
Range Managers
Bachelor's Degree · $79,120
Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists
Bachelor's Degree · $132,170
Apply remote sensing principles and methods to analyze data and solve problems in areas such as natural resource…
Remote Sensing Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Analyzes and interprets satellite imagery and aerial photographs to gather data about Earth's surface. Develops and…
Renewable Energy Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $112,000
Design, analyze, and optimize renewable energy systems including solar, wind, geothermal, and energy storage projects…
Renewable Energy Finance Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $125,000
Support the structuring, execution, and management of project finance transactions for renewable energy assets…
Renewable Energy Procurement Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $108,000
Manage corporate renewable energy procurement programs including power purchase agreements, renewable energy…
Roughneck
High School Diploma or GED; vocational training or on-the-job experience often preferred · $65,000
Roughnecks perform physically demanding tasks on oil and gas drilling rigs, assisting in the drilling process by…
Safety and Health Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $105,000
Designs and implements safety programs, inspects workplaces for hazards, and ensures compliance with health and safety…
Solar Energy Sales Consultant
High School Diploma · $78,000
Educate residential and commercial customers on the financial and environmental benefits of solar energy, conduct site…
Solar Farm Land Acquisition Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Identify, evaluate, and secure land control agreements for utility-scale solar energy projects through lease…
Solar O&M Technician
Associate's Degree · $65,000
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on utility-scale and commercial solar photovoltaic systems to maximize…
Solar Policy Advocate
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Advocate for solar energy policies, net metering rules, interconnection standards, and community solar programs at…
Solar PV Installer
High School Diploma · $47,890
Install, connect, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems on residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects. Read…
Supply Chain Sustainability Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $115,000
Develop and implement supply chain sustainability programs that reduce Scope 3 emissions, improve supplier…
Sustainability Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $82,000
Collect, analyze, and report on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data to support corporate sustainability…
Sustainability Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develops and implements strategies for organizations to operate in an environmentally and socially responsible manner,…
Sustainability Data Scientist
Master's Degree · $135,000
Apply advanced data science and machine learning techniques to analyze large-scale environmental and sustainability…
Sustainability Nonprofit Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $78,000
Design, manage, and evaluate environmental education, conservation, and community sustainability programs for nonprofit…
Sustainability Reporting Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Prepare and manage an organization's annual sustainability and ESG reports in compliance with GRI Standards, SASB,…
Sustainable Design Architect
Master's Degree · $105,000
Design high-performance buildings and urban spaces that minimize environmental impact through passive design…
Thermal Energy Storage Engineer
Master's Degree · $125,000
Design and optimize thermal energy storage systems including molten salt, chilled water, ice storage, and phase change…
Transportation Electrification Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Develop comprehensive transportation electrification strategies for municipalities, transit agencies, and fleet…
Waste Management & Recycling Coordinator
Associate's Degree · $62,000
Coordinate waste reduction, recycling, composting, and hazardous waste management programs for municipalities,…
Water Quality Scientist
Master's Degree · $85,000
Monitor, analyze, and develop solutions for water quality challenges in rivers, lakes, groundwater, and coastal…
Water Resource Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $100,000
Design and manage water supply, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure projects to ensure sustainable water resource…