Careers in energy and sustainability
One hundred and seven 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 2 of 3 for Energy & Sustainability.
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Health Physicist
Master's Degree · $172,250
Assess and control radiation hazards to protect people and the environment from harmful effects of radiation.
Heat Pump HVAC Specialist
Associate's Degree · $61,010
Install, commission, service, and optimize heat pump systems including air-source, ground-source, and water-source heat…
Hydrogen Electrolyzer Technician
Associate's Degree · $73,900
Install, commission, operate, and maintain proton exchange membrane and alkaline water electrolysis systems used to…
Hydrologist
Master's Degree · $96,600
Hydrologists track how water moves through watersheds, aquifers, and river systems for government agencies and…
Impact Investment Analyst
Master's Degree · $102,740
Analyze investment opportunities in sustainable infrastructure, clean energy, and social impact sectors for impact…
Industrial Decarbonization Engineer
Master's Degree · $102,440
Develop and implement decarbonization strategies for energy-intensive industries including steel, cement, chemicals,…
Industrial Symbiosis Specialist
Master's Degree · $82,220
Identify and facilitate industrial symbiosis opportunities where waste outputs from one industrial facility become…
Land Restoration Ecologist
Master's Degree · $82,220
Plan and implement large-scale land restoration projects that rehabilitate mined lands, brownfields, and degraded…
Landscape Architect - Sustainable Design
Bachelor's Degree · $79,870
Design sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure for urban, suburban, and natural settings that enhance…
LEED Accredited Professional
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Lead the LEED certification process for commercial, residential, and institutional building projects by advising design…
Marine Biologist - Offshore Energy
Master's Degree · $76,780
Conduct biological surveys and environmental impact assessments for offshore wind, wave, and tidal energy projects to…
Natural Gas to Hydrogen Transition Engineer
Master's Degree · $122,930
Support energy utilities and industrial companies in transitioning natural gas infrastructure and operations to…
Net Zero Strategy Manager
Master's Degree · $83,050
Develop and implement corporate net zero strategies that align business operations, supply chains, and investment…
Nuclear Technician
Associate's Degree · $110,240
Nuclear technicians monitor radiation levels, calibrate instruments, and collect coolant samples inside power plants…
Ocean & Tidal Energy Engineer
Master's Degree · $112,230
Design and develop wave energy converters, tidal stream turbines, and ocean thermal energy conversion systems to…
Offshore Wind Project Manager
Master's Degree · $102,320
Lead the development, permitting, construction, and commissioning of offshore wind energy projects from site assessment…
Park Naturalist
Bachelor's Degree · $73,010
Park naturalists lead guided walks, run campfire talks, and answer questions at visitor centers for school groups and…
Park Ranger
Bachelor's Degree · $73,010
Enforces laws and regulations, provides educational programs, and manages natural resources to ensure the safety and…
Passive House Consultant
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Advise architects, developers, and builders on designing and constructing Passive House certified buildings that…
Petroleum Pump System Operator
High School Diploma · $96,710
Operate pumps and auxiliary equipment to transfer petroleum products, such as crude oil, natural gas, and refined…
Photovoltaic Systems Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Design, specify, and optimize photovoltaic solar energy systems for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale…
Power Grid Modernization Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $120,630
Design and implement advanced grid modernization solutions including smart grid technologies, advanced metering…
Power Purchase Agreement Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Analyze, structure, and negotiate power purchase agreements and renewable energy offtake contracts for utilities,…
Project Manager (Wind Energy)
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Manage the development, permitting, procurement, and construction of onshore and offshore wind energy projects,…
Radiation Protection Technician
Associate's Degree · $110,240
Radiation protection technicians monitor levels of radiation contamination to protect personnel in nuclear power…
Renewable Energy Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $122,930
Design, analyze, and optimize renewable energy systems including solar, wind, geothermal, and energy storage projects…
Renewable Energy Finance Associate
Bachelor's Degree · $102,740
Support the structuring, execution, and management of project finance transactions for renewable energy assets…
Renewable Energy Procurement Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $77,710
Manage corporate renewable energy procurement programs including power purchase agreements, renewable energy…
Roughneck
High School Diploma · $46,960
Roughnecks perform physically demanding tasks on oil and gas drilling rigs, assisting in the drilling process by…
Safety and Health Engineer
Bachelor's Degree · $115,160
Designs and implements safety programs, inspects workplaces for hazards, and ensures compliance with health and safety…
Solar Energy Sales Consultant
High School Diploma · $104,920
Educate residential and commercial customers on the financial and environmental benefits of solar energy, conduct site…
Solar Farm Land Acquisition Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $52,830
Identify, evaluate, and secure land control agreements for utility-scale solar energy projects through lease…
Solar O&M Technician
Associate's Degree · $53,140
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on utility-scale and commercial solar photovoltaic systems to maximize…
Solar Policy Advocate
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Advocate for solar energy policies, net metering rules, interconnection standards, and community solar programs at…
Supply Chain Sustainability Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $107,230
Develop and implement supply chain sustainability programs that reduce Scope 3 emissions, improve supplier…
Sustainability Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Collect, analyze, and report on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data to support corporate sustainability…
Sustainability Data Scientist
Master's Degree · $120,230
Apply advanced data science and machine learning techniques to analyze large-scale environmental and sustainability…
Sustainability Nonprofit Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $80,390
Design, manage, and evaluate environmental education, conservation, and community sustainability programs for nonprofit…
Sustainability Reporting Specialist
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Prepare and manage an organization's annual sustainability and ESG reports in compliance with GRI Standards, SASB,…
Sustainable Design Architect
Bachelor's Degree · $99,280
Design high-performance buildings and urban spaces that minimize environmental impact through passive design…
Thermal Energy Storage Engineer
Master's Degree · $104,110
Design and optimize thermal energy storage systems including molten salt, chilled water, ice storage, and phase change…
Transportation Electrification Planner
Bachelor's Degree · $89,320
Develop comprehensive transportation electrification strategies for municipalities, transit agencies, and fleet…
Water Quality Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,220
Monitor, analyze, and develop solutions for water quality challenges in rivers, lakes, groundwater, and coastal…
Wetland Scientist
Bachelor's Degree · $82,220
Conduct wetland delineations, functional assessments, and mitigation banking analyses to support permitting for…
Wind Energy Project Developer
Bachelor's Degree · $141,900
Originate, develop, and advance onshore wind energy projects from site identification through financial close and…
Wind Power Forecasting Analyst
Master's Degree · $120,230
Develop and maintain statistical and machine learning models to forecast wind energy production for grid operators,…
Wind Turbine Design Engineer
Master's Degree · $104,110
Design and optimize wind turbine components including blades, nacelles, towers, and drivetrains to maximize energy…
Wind Turbine Service Technician
Associate's Degree · $64,120
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbines to ensure safe and efficient electricity generation. Climb…
Zero Waste Program Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $83,050
Develop and manage comprehensive zero waste programs for municipalities, universities, sports venues, and corporate…
Environmental Impact Assessor
Bachelor's Degree · $82,220
Conduct environmental impact assessments for development projects, infrastructure investments, and policy proposals to…