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Careers in Energ
Careers in Energyy
Technicians: Maintain and repair electrical Renewable Energy Specialists: Energy Efficiency and Management
equipment, such as turbines, generators, or
transformers. Roles include electrical, instru- Focus on solar, wind, or hydroelectric Energy Auditor: Assesses energy use in build-
mentation, or control technicians. systems. Roles include solar panel installers, ings and recommends efficiency upgrades.
wind turbine technicians, or renewable energy
Engineers: Design, optimize, and manage project managers. Energy Consultant: Designs strategies for
power generation systems. Specializations Wind turbine technicians are among the businesses to reduce energy costs and emis-
include electrical, mechanical, or renewable fastest-growing occupations due to the global sions.
energy engineering. push for clean energy. Salary Range: $55,000–$100,000.
Salary Range (US, 2025): Salary Range: Nuclear Energy Careers
Operators: $50,000–$90,000 Solar Installers: $45,000–$75,000;
Technicians: $60,000–$100,000 Wind Technicians: $55,000–$85,000; Nuclear Technician: Monitors radiation
Engineers: $80,000–$130,000+ Project Managers: $90,000–$140,000. levels and maintains reactor equipment.
(Varies by experience and location). Nuclear Engineer: Designs and oversees
Smart Grid and Automation Specialists: nuclear power plant operations.
Transmission and Distribution Work on advanced grid technologies,
Technicians: integrating IoT, AI, and automation for effi- Salary Range:
Technicians: $60,000–$95,000;
Lineworkers: Install, repair, and maintain cient power distribution. Roles include smart Engineers: $90,000–$130,000.
high-voltage transmission lines and distribu- grid engineers or data analysts.
Energy careers span traditional, renew- Emerging Energy Technologies
able, and emerging technologies, focusing on tion networks. This physically demanding role Salary Range: $80,000–$120,000+. Battery Storage Technician: Maintains energy
the production, distribution, and management often involves working at heights or in adverse Energy Efficiency and Management: storage systems for grid or renewable integra-
of energy. weather. Energy auditors or consultants assess tion.
Substation Technicians: Maintain and trou-
Power Plant Operators, Technicians, bleshoot equipment in substations that regulate power usage and recommend efficiency Smart Grid Specialist: Develops and manages
and Engineers voltage and distribute power. improvements for buildings or industrial advanced grid technologies using IoT and
systems. automation.
Operators: Monitor and control equipment in Salary Range: Salary Range: $60,000–$100,000. Salary Range: $70,000–$120,000.
power plants (coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydro- Lineworkers: $65,000–$110,000
electric, wind, or solar). They ensure stable Substation Technicians: $70,000–$105,000.
electricity generation and troubleshoot issues.
The National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE) located at Bismarck
State College in Bismarck, provides the education and training prospective
workers need to fill many of these high-paying career opportunities.
Automation (Certificate) Lineworker (Electrical)
Electric Power Technology Mechanical Maintenance Technology
Electrical Transmission Systems Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Technology (BAS)
Electrician Technician Nuclear Power Technology
Energy Management (BAS) Operations Management (BAS)
Energy Services & Renewable Technician Petroleum Production Technology
Environmental and Safety Regulations Power Generation Technology
Certificate Process Technology
Geospatial Technology Unmanned Aerial Systems
Industrial Automation & Robotics Water & Wastewater Technology
Instrumentation & Control Technology bismarckstate.edu/energy
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