Energy & Utilities
Look around you.
Our lives center on energy. Without it, your morning would have been different with no alarm clock, hot water, hairdryer, stove, or television. All these things depend on natural gas, electricity, or oil. Challenges are ahead in reliably providing energy to a growing world while minimizing the impact on the environment.
Careers in
Energy & Utilities
- Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Strong Math and Science Skills
- Management Ability
- Problem Solving Skills
- Working with Natural Resources, Such as Livestock, Plants, and Timber
- Interest in Seeing a Product Grow from Start to Finish
$91,410
Median Annual Electrical Engineer Salary
$83,060
Median annual mechanical engineer salary
From O*NET 1/2016
$83,360
Median Annual Environmental Engineer Salary
From O*NET 1/2016
Occupation | Education Required | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CAD Operator | Technical Training | $25,000 - $50,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | Bachelor’s Degree | $76,000 - $117,000 |
| Civil Engineer | Bachelor’s Degree | $48,000 - $87,000 |
| Earth Driller | Bachelor’s Degree | $30,000 - $54,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | Bachelor’s Degree | $59,000 - $108,000 |
| Line Maintenance | OJT / Technical Training | $33,000 - $80,000 |
| Maintence Worker | OJT / Technical Training | $27,000 - $70,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | Bachelor’s Degree | $65,000 - $100,000 |
| Plant Operator | OJT / Technical Training | $30,000 - $75,000 |
| Quality Control | Bachelor’s Degree Preferred / Lap Experience | $40,000 - $70,000 |
| Research & Development | Bachelor’s Degree Preferred / Lap Experience | $50,000 - $80,000 |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator | Bachelor’s Degree | $29,000 - $45,000 |
| Water Utility Service Worker | OJT / Technical Training | $22,000 - $36,000 |
Career Spotlight
energy & Utilities
Maintenance & Reliability Technician
Maintenance and reliability technicians install, troubleshoot, and repair rotating equipment, electrical power systems, and performance and safety instrumented systems keeping plants online and running efficiently.
Courses to take in High School
By taking relevant high school courses, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for a successful future in the energy + utilities industry. Start your journey toward a career in energy + utilities today!
Tuscaloosa County students may take courses at TCTA if their home school does not offer their desired course.
Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy (TCTA)
- Introduction to Engineering Design (560015)
- Principles of Engineering (560016)
- Flex credit option available for Physics
- Civil Engineering and Architecture (560020)
- Engineering Design and Development (560022)
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Exhibitors
Exhibitors are companies that attend WOW. You can talk to them directly about various career opportunities.
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