This is the text version of the Marine Energy Career Map.
About This Mapping Tool
This career mapping tool shows examples of the broad diversity of marine energy occupations, provides descriptive detail about the jobs associated with the marine energy industry, and summarizes the training and education that may be necessary for a career in the marine energy industry.
Maps: Two career maps are available: The "Degreed Careers" map shows the careers available to someone with a bachelor's degree or higher. The "Vocational Careers" map shows the careers available to someone applying trade school experience in a professional setting.
Sectors: Each career map arranges wind occupations into five broad categories: Project Development; Component Manufacturing; Construction; Operations; and Education, Training and Research. Some sectors overlap, and some jobs fall under more than one category.
Skill Levels: These maps also organize jobs into three general skill levels:
Degreed Careers
- Bachelor's Degree
- Four-year undergraduate degree that shows completion of a general education with a focus on a specific major.
- Roughly 120 semester hours.
- Opens up a wide range of opportunities, whether in the job market or graduate school.
- Master's Degree
- Advanced, graduate degree that shows a high level of mastery in a particular subject area.
- Between 30 and 60 credits.
- May open up higher paying jobs with more opportunities for professional growth.
- Ph.D. (also called a "doctoral" or "terminal" degree)
- Highest degree awarded in most fields.
- Can lead to greater opportunities for professional growth and higher earning potential.
- Basic threshold for certain advanced professional roles, including professorship and professional research.
Vocational Careers
- Entry Level
- Apprentice-level or less than a 2-year post-secondary credential
- 1-3 years of experience.
- Mid-Level
- Journey or associate's level
- 3-5 years of experience.
- Advanced Level
- Master craft or bachelor's level and higher
- 5+ years of experience.
Note that most occupations include a wide range of skill levels and therefore could sit in a higher or lower row (higher or lower on the y-axis) than the job level designated in this map. Continuing education and on-the-job-training are essential for workers in the rapidly evolving marine industry and would likely influence the job level.
The Marine Energy Career Map covers a broad and representative selection of occupations for which some training in marine energy-specific skills is required but not every marine energy-related job is included. For example, jobs in administration, communications, and safety, as well as entry-level internships and apprenticeships, are among the many marine energy jobs available, but which are not covered in this Marine Energy Career Map.
Degreed Careers Map
This map shows the careers available to someone with a bachelor's degree or higher. Most occupations in this map include a wide range of skill levels and therefore could sit in a higher or lower row (higher or lower on the y-axis) than the job level designated in this map. Continuing education and on-the-job-training are essential for workers in the rapidly evolving marine energy industry and would likely influence the job level.
Project Development
Ph.D.
Lawyer
Maritime lawyers navigate legal issues, ensure compliance with regulations, and facilitate agreements among marine energy project stakeholders. They advise and represent a diverse range of clients including developers, investors, utilities, and coastal communities.
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Captains, mates, and pilots work on ships and smaller water vessels in lakes, rivers, and oceans. Captains command the vessel and crew, steer the vessel, and ensure the safety of all crew members and passengers on the vessel. Mates report to captains and higher-ranking mates and supervise crew members to operate the vessel effectively. Pilots work with captains, mates, and other water transportation workers to steer vessels into and out of harbors.
Master's
Land Acquisition Specialist
Land acquisition specialists design and execute plans for acquiring land at marine energy sites, collaborating with legal, permitting, engineering, and scientific teams. They lead land purchase or lease processes, engage with landowners and communities, and maintain existing land agreements.
Physical Oceanographer
Physical oceanographers explore the physics of the ocean, focusing on properties, movements, and interactions with boundaries. Physical oceanographers conduct fieldwork, numerical modeling, and experimental studies, providing essential data for marine structure design and operational criteria to optimize their performance in different ocean environments.
Naval Architect and Marine Engineer
Naval architects and marine engineers support the design, building, and operation of boats, ships, ocean platforms, and mooring systems. In the marine energy field, these engineers help design and operate wave, tidal, ocean, offshore wind turbines, and other ocean-based technologies.
Surveyor
Surveyors measure the shape of land surfaces, water body floors, and site boundaries for construction projects. They use their measurements to advise project teams on where to plan their construction within a site.
Cultural Resource Specialist
Cultural resource specialists are responsible for identifying and documenting cultural resources, such as submerged shipwrecks or other cultural structures. They often work with tribes, government organizations, and other consulting groups to identify and assess the impact of marine energy projects.
Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist
GIS specialists in the marine energy industry manage and analyze geodatabases, such as global data on temperature gradients, ocean depth, and tidal patterns, to identify optimal locations for specific marine energy technologies. They create visualizations, such as maps and graphs to inform marine energy research and project development.
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Regulatory compliance specialists perform environmental, social, and economic impact studies to ensure marine energy operations comply with government regulations that protect the environment, energy markets, workers, and impacted communities.
Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist
Procurement and supply chain specialists manage supply chain logistics, including sourcing, transport, and management of marine energy equipment, materials, and products.
Hydrodynamic Engineer
Hydrodynamic engineers use modeling and analysis to improve the design and resilience of marine energy technologies in different ocean environments. Hydrodynamic engineers also collaborate with testing teams to test their designs in real-world ocean conditions.
Bachelor's
Civil Engineer
Civil engineers analyze, plan, and design marine energy projects to ensure structural integrity and compliance with codes. They collaborate with stakeholders, use design software, perform site installations, and oversee testing.
Environmental Scientist
Environmental scientists apply their knowledge and expertise to protect people, communities, and ocean ecosystems from environmental hazards related to marine energy developments. They advise researchers and developers to comply with site-specific environmental regulations and investigate how to mitigate human health, cultural, or environmental hazards.
Research Analyst
Research analysts study emerging marine energy markets and technologies. They contribute to informed decision-making across government, academia, and industry in the marine energy sector.
Environmental Engineer
Environmental engineers use principles of engineering, physical oceanography, and marine biology to minimize the impacts of marine energy projects on marine life, ecosystems, water quality, and onshore communities.
Electrical Engineer
Electrical engineers play a vital role in designing, testing, and overseeing the manufacturing, installation, and operation of electrical components for marine energy generation.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Quality assurance engineers run tests on marine energy electrical, mechanical, or software components to make sure the components work as designed, meet safety regulations, and satisfy client expectations.
Environment, Health, and Safety Professional
Environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals develop policies, strategies, and trainings to improve workplace EHS. They work to eliminate fatalities, injuries, occupational illnesses, property damage, and environmental harm.
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineers research, design, and test tools, machines, and devices to improve marine energy technology performance and reduce costs. They work across various sectors, providing technical expertise in research, design, production, installation, and maintenance of mechanical components and facilities.
Techno-Economic Analyst
A techno-economic analyst builds and analyzes the results of mathematical models to evaluate the technical and economic benefits of marine energy technologies.
Component Manufacturing
Ph.D.
Lawyer
Maritime lawyers navigate legal issues, ensure compliance with regulations, and facilitate agreements among marine energy project stakeholders. They advise and represent a diverse range of clients including developers, investors, utilities, and coastal communities.
Master's
Cybersecurity Specialist
Cybersecurity specialists protect marine energy facilities from cybersecurity threats by planning and implementing measures to protect computer networks and systems.
Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist
Procurement and supply chain specialists manage supply chain logistics, including sourcing, transport, and management of marine energy equipment, materials, and products.
Public Utilities Specialist
Public utilities specialists write contracts that allow utilities to buy, sell, or interchange electricity. They often negotiate with government agencies, power purchasers, and other public and private utilities to get contracts approved.
Naval Architect and Marine Engineer
Naval architects and marine engineers support the design, building, and operation of boats, ships, ocean platforms, and mooring systems. In the marine energy field, these engineers help design and operate wave, tidal, ocean, offshore wind turbines, and other ocean-based technologies.
Hydrodynamic Engineer
Hydrodynamic engineers use modeling and analysis to improve the design and resilience of marine energy technologies in different ocean environments. Hydrodynamic engineers also collaborate with testing teams to test their designs in real-world ocean conditions.
Bachelor's
Electrical Engineer
Electrical engineers play a vital role in designing, testing, and overseeing the manufacturing, installation, and operation of electrical components for marine energy generation.
Materials Scientist and Engineer
Materials scientists and engineers develop, process, and test materials to improve the performance and durability of marine energy components and technologies.
Sales Engineer
Sales engineers sell complex technological products or services to businesses, combining technical knowledge with strong interpersonal skills. They must have extensive knowledge of the products' capabilities, specifications, weights, parts, and functions.
Environment, Health, and Safety Professional
Environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals develop policies, strategies, and trainings to improve workplace EHS. They work to eliminate fatalities, injuries, occupational illnesses, property damage, and environmental harm.
Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
Instrumentation and controls engineers design, test, install, and maintain equipment that automates the processes that monitor and control machinery. This automation equipment allows marine energy component manufacturing or operations to run more efficiently and effectively.
Software Developer
Software developers design, test, and deploy digital platforms and programs that help marine energy systems operate more effectively and efficiently.
Industrial Engineer
Industrial engineers find ways to use workers, machines, materials, available technology, and energy to increase efficiency and minimize the time and costs to manufacture marine energy systems and components.
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineers research, design, and test tools, machines, and devices to improve marine energy technology performance and reduce costs. They work across various sectors, providing technical expertise in research, design, production, installation, and maintenance of mechanical components and facilities.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Quality assurance engineers run tests on marine energy electrical, mechanical, or software components to make sure the components work as designed, meet safety regulations, and satisfy client expectations.
Construction
Ph.D.
Lawyer
Maritime lawyers navigate legal issues, ensure compliance with regulations, and facilitate agreements among marine energy project stakeholders. They advise and represent a diverse range of clients including developers, investors, utilities, and coastal communities.
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Captains, mates, and pilots work on ships and smaller water vessels in lakes, rivers, and oceans. Captains command the vessel and crew, steer the vessel, and ensure the safety of all crew members and passengers on the vessel. Mates report to captains and higher-ranking mates and supervise crew members to operate the vessel effectively. Pilots work with captains, mates, and other water transportation workers to steer vessels into and out of harbors.
Master's
Cybersecurity Specialist
Cybersecurity specialists protect marine energy facilities from cybersecurity threats by planning and implementing measures to protect computer networks and systems.
Cultural Resource Specialist
Cultural resource specialists are responsible for identifying and documenting cultural resources, such as submerged shipwrecks or other cultural structures. They often work with tribes, government organizations, and other consulting groups to identify and assess the impact of marine energy projects.
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Captains, mates, and pilots work on ships and smaller water vessels in lakes, rivers, and oceans. Captains command the vessel and crew, steer the vessel, and ensure the safety of all crew members and passengers on the vessel. Mates report to captains and higher-ranking mates and supervise crew members to operate the vessel effectively. Pilots work with captains, mates, and other water transportation workers to steer vessels into and out of harbors.
Land Acquisition Specialist
Land acquisition specialists design and execute plans for acquiring land at marine energy sites, collaborating with legal, permitting, engineering, and scientific teams. They lead land purchase or lease processes, engage with landowners and communities, and maintain existing land agreements.
Public Utilities Specialist
Public utilities specialists write contracts that allow utilities to buy, sell, or interchange electricity. They often negotiate with government agencies, power purchasers, and other public and private utilities to get contracts approved.
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Regulatory compliance specialists perform environmental, social, and economic impact studies to ensure marine energy operations comply with government regulations that protect the environment, energy markets, workers, and impacted communities.
Surveyor
Surveyors measure the shape of land surfaces, water body floors, and site boundaries for construction projects. They use their measurements to advise project teams on where to plan their construction within a site.
Naval Architect and Marine Engineer
Naval architects and marine engineers support the design, building, and operation of boats, ships, ocean platforms, and mooring systems. In the marine energy field, these engineers help design and operate wave, tidal, ocean, offshore wind turbines, and other ocean-based technologies.
Bachelor's
Civil Engineer
Civil engineers analyze, plan, and design marine energy projects to ensure structural integrity and compliance with codes. They collaborate with stakeholders, use design software, perform site installations, and oversee testing.
Environmental Scientist
Environmental scientists apply their knowledge and expertise to protect people, communities, and ocean ecosystems from environmental hazards related to marine energy developments. They advise researchers and developers to comply with site-specific environmental regulations and investigate how to mitigate human health, cultural, or environmental hazards.
Instrumentation and Controls Engineer
Instrumentation and controls engineers design, test, install, and maintain equipment that automates the processes that monitor and control machinery. This automation equipment allows marine energy component manufacturing or operations to run more efficiently and effectively.
Environmental Engineer
Environmental engineers use principles of engineering, physical oceanography, and marine biology to minimize the impacts of marine energy projects on marine life, ecosystems, water quality, and onshore communities.
Electrical Engineer
Electrical engineers play a vital role in designing, testing, and overseeing the manufacturing, installation, and operation of electrical components for marine energy generation.
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineers research, design, and test tools, machines, and devices to improve marine energy technology performance and reduce costs. They work across various sectors, providing technical expertise in research, design, production, installation, and maintenance of mechanical components and facilities.
Environment, Health, and Safety Professional
Environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals develop policies, strategies, and trainings to improve workplace EHS. They work to eliminate fatalities, injuries, occupational illnesses, property damage, and environmental harm.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Quality assurance engineers run tests on marine energy electrical, mechanical, or software components to make sure the components work as designed, meet safety regulations, and satisfy client expectations.
Sales Engineer
Sales engineers sell complex technological products or services to businesses, combining technical knowledge with strong interpersonal skills. They must have extensive knowledge of the products' capabilities, specifications, weights, parts, and functions.
Operations
Ph.D.
Lawyer
Maritime lawyers navigate legal issues, ensure compliance with regulations, and facilitate agreements among marine energy project stakeholders. They advise and represent a diverse range of clients including developers, investors, utilities, and coastal communities.
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Captains, mates, and pilots work on ships and smaller water vessels in lakes, rivers, and oceans. Captains command the vessel and crew, steer the vessel, and ensure the safety of all crew members and passengers on the vessel. Mates report to captains and higher-ranking mates and supervise crew members to operate the vessel effectively. Pilots work with captains, mates, and other water transportation workers to steer vessels into and out of harbors.
Master's
Power Scheduler
Power schedulers work for utilities, selling and purchasing power in a cost-effective way based on the daily and hourly fluctuations in the power market.
Remote Sensing and GIS Specialist
GIS specialists in the marine energy industry manage and analyze geodatabases, such as global data on temperature gradients, ocean depth, and tidal patterns, to identify optimal locations for specific marine energy technologies. They create visualizations, such as maps and graphs to inform marine energy research and project development.
Land Acquisition Specialist
Land acquisition specialists design and execute plans for acquiring land at marine energy sites, collaborating with legal, permitting, engineering, and scientific teams. They lead land purchase or lease processes, engage with landowners and communities, and maintain existing land agreements.
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Regulatory compliance specialists perform environmental, social, and economic impact studies to ensure marine energy operations comply with government regulations that protect the environment, energy markets, workers, and impacted communities.
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Captains, mates, and pilots work on ships and smaller water vessels in lakes, rivers, and oceans. Captains command the vessel and crew, steer the vessel, and ensure the safety of all crew members and passengers on the vessel. Mates report to captains and higher-ranking mates and supervise crew members to operate the vessel effectively. Pilots work with captains, mates, and other water transportation workers to steer vessels into and out of harbors.
Naval Architect and Marine Engineer
Naval architects and marine engineers support the design, building, and operation of boats, ships, ocean platforms, and mooring systems. In the marine energy field, these engineers help design and operate wave, tidal, ocean, offshore wind turbines, and other ocean-based technologies.
Bachelor's
Sales Engineer
Sales engineers sell complex technological products or services to businesses, combining technical knowledge with strong interpersonal skills. They must have extensive knowledge of the products' capabilities, specifications, weights, parts, and functions.
Environmental Scientist
Environmental scientists apply their knowledge and expertise to protect people, communities, and ocean ecosystems from environmental hazards related to marine energy developments. They advise researchers and developers to comply with site-specific environmental regulations and investigate how to mitigate human health, cultural, or environmental hazards.
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineers research, design, and test tools, machines, and devices to improve marine energy technology performance and reduce costs. They work across various sectors, providing technical expertise in research, design, production, installation, and maintenance of mechanical components and facilities.
Environmental Engineer
Environmental engineers use principles of engineering, physical oceanography, and marine biology to minimize the impacts of marine energy projects on marine life, ecosystems, water quality, and onshore communities.
Environment, Health, and Safety Professional
Environment, health, and safety (EHS) professionals develop policies, strategies, and trainings to improve workplace EHS. They work to eliminate fatalities, injuries, occupational illnesses, property damage, and environmental harm.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Quality assurance engineers run tests on marine energy electrical, mechanical, or software components to make sure the components work as designed, meet safety regulations, and satisfy client expectations.
Education, Training, and Research
Ph.D.
Professor
At the undergraduate and graduate levels, professors instruct students in academic topics. Some professors also carry out their own research and write and publish academic books and papers.
Vocational Instructor
Vocational instructors teach students in high schools and postsecondary programs, such as community colleges, technical schools, maritime academies, and apprenticeships. They teach skills the students need to enter the workforce within a specialized career path.
Vocational Careers Map
This map shows the careers available to someone applying trade school experience in a professional setting. Most occupations in this map include a wide range of skill levels and therefore could sit in a higher or lower row (higher or lower on the y-axis) than the job level designated in this map. Continuing education and on-the-job-training are essential for workers in the rapidly evolving marine energy industry and would likely influence the job level.
Project Development
Advanced
Surveyor
Surveyors measure the shape of land surfaces, water body floors, and site boundaries for construction projects. They use their measurements to advise project teams on where to plan their construction within a site.
Mid-Level
Drafter
Drafters create technical drawings for marine energy structures, electrical wiring, and machinery used in marine energy facilities and component production. These technical drawings contain information on the layouts, dimensions, and materials needed for the project.
Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist
Procurement and supply chain specialists manage supply chain logistics, including sourcing, transport, and management of marine energy equipment, materials, and products.
Engineering Technician
Engineering technicians work with engineers to plan, design, evaluate, and improve the performance of marine energy equipment, processes, and facilities.
Sales Engineer
Sales engineers sell complex technological products or services to businesses, combining technical knowledge with strong interpersonal skills. They must have extensive knowledge of the products' capabilities, specifications, weights, parts, and functions.
Entry
Surveying Technician
Survey technicians assist surveyors in making precise measurements of the land, coastlines, or ocean floor to determine property boundaries and surface contours for construction projects.
Component Manufacturing
Mid-Level
Carpenter
Carpenters construct, repair, and install wooden building frameworks and structures.
Engineering Technician
Engineering technicians work with engineers to plan, design, evaluate, and improve the performance of marine energy equipment, processes, and facilities.
Instrumentation and Controls Technician
An instrumentation and controls technician installs, maintains, and troubleshoots instrumentation, control circuits, and other equipment used in the manufacturing of marine energy components.
Cybersecurity Specialist
Cybersecurity specialists protect marine energy facilities from cybersecurity threats by planning and implementing measures to protect computer networks and systems.
Electrician
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in marine energy facilities.
Software Developer
Software developers design, test, and deploy digital platforms and programs that help marine energy systems operate more effectively and efficiently.
Drafter
Drafters create technical drawings for marine energy structures, electrical wiring, and machinery used in marine energy facilities and component production. These technical drawings contain information on the layouts, dimensions, and materials needed for the project.
Sales Engineer
Sales engineers sell complex technological products or services to businesses, combining technical knowledge with strong interpersonal skills. They must have extensive knowledge of the products' capabilities, specifications, weights, parts, and functions.
Entry
Assembler and Fabricator
Assemblers and fabricators assemble both finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make generators, computers, electronic devices, turbines, and other marine energy parts.
Metal Worker
Metal workers perform a wide variety of tasks, from installing large-scale structural and reinforcing iron and steel to support large-scale infrastructure to installing smaller-scale sheet metal structures for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, electrical switchboards, and other structures at marine energy facilities.
Composite Technician
Composite technicians create lightweight and strong marine energy parts made from composite materials. Composite materials (such as Kevlar, fiberglass, reinforced concrete, and plywood) are construction materials that are made of two or more different materials.
Metal and Plastic Machine Workers
Metal and plastic machine workers set up and/or operate equipment to cut, shape, and form precision metal and plastic parts.
Construction
Advanced
Construction Manager
Construction managers oversee the construction of marine energy arrays. They coordinate, direct, and acquire contractors, construction teams, and specialized marine energy components to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
Surveyor
Surveyors measure the shape of land surfaces, water body floors, and site boundaries for construction projects. They use their measurements to advise project teams on where to plan their construction within a site.
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Captains, mates, and pilots work on ships and smaller water vessels in lakes, rivers, and oceans. Captains command the vessel and crew, steer the vessel, and ensure the safety of all crew members and passengers on the vessel. Mates report to captains and higher-ranking mates and supervise crew members to operate the vessel effectively. Pilots work with captains, mates, and other water transportation workers to steer vessels into and out of harbors.
Mid-Level
Carpenter
Carpenters construct, repair, and install wooden building frameworks and structures.
Engineering Technician
Engineering technicians work with engineers to plan, design, evaluate, and improve the performance of marine energy equipment, processes, and facilities.
Instrumentation and Controls Technician
An instrumentation and controls technician installs, maintains, and troubleshoots instrumentation, control circuits, and other equipment used in the manufacturing of marine energy components.
Electrician
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in marine energy facilities.
Crane and Tower Operator
Crane and tower operators control mechanical booms or towers to lift and move materials, machines, or products.
Construction and Building Inspector
Construction and building inspectors ensure that construction meets local and federal building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications.
Drafter
Drafters create technical drawings for marine energy structures, electrical wiring, and machinery used in marine energy facilities and component production. These technical drawings contain information on the layouts, dimensions, and materials needed for the project.
Commercial Diver
Commercial divers work underwater using scuba diving equipment to inspect, repair, maintain, or install marine energy equipment and structures.
Entry
Assembler and Fabricator
Assemblers and fabricators assemble both finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make generators, computers, electronic devices, turbines, and other marine energy parts.
Metal and Plastic Machine Workers
Metal and plastic machine workers set up and/or operate equipment to cut, shape, and form precision metal and plastic parts.
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Captains, mates, and pilots work on ships and smaller water vessels in lakes, rivers, and oceans. Captains command the vessel and crew, steer the vessel, and ensure the safety of all crew members and passengers on the vessel. Mates report to captains and higher-ranking mates and supervise crew members to operate the vessel effectively. Pilots work with captains, mates, and other water transportation workers to steer vessels into and out of harbors.
Metal Worker
Metal workers perform a wide variety of tasks, from installing large-scale structural and reinforcing iron and steel to support large-scale infrastructure to installing smaller-scale sheet metal structures for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, electrical switchboards, and other structures at marine energy facilities.
Deckhands, Marine Oilers and Ship Engineers
Deckhands, marine oilers, and ship engineers work on vessels in lakes, rivers, and the ocean. Deckhands operate and maintain the vessel and deck equipment, keeping the vessel in good operating condition. Ship engineers oversee marine oilers, and both work together to operate, maintain, and repair propulsion engines, boilers, generators, pumps, and other machinery.
Construction Worker
Different construction trade workers—including heavy equipment operators, riggers, and more—are necessary during the construction, operation, and maintenance of marine energy arrays.
Surveying Technician
Survey technicians assist surveyors in making precise measurements of the land, coastlines, or ocean floor to determine property boundaries and surface contours for construction projects.
Harbor Worker
Harbor workers prepare docks in harbors or ports for incoming ships and secure ships to moorings. Harbor workers make sure loading plans are executed properly and keep accurate records of loaded, unloaded, or misplaced goods and equipment.
Operations
Advanced
Power Scheduler
Power schedulers work for utilities, selling and purchasing power in a cost-effective way based on the daily and hourly fluctuations in the power market.
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Captains, mates, and pilots work on ships and smaller water vessels in lakes, rivers, and oceans. Captains command the vessel and crew, steer the vessel, and ensure the safety of all crew members and passengers on the vessel. Mates report to captains and higher-ranking mates and supervise crew members to operate the vessel effectively. Pilots work with captains, mates, and other water transportation workers to steer vessels into and out of harbors.
Mid-Level
Carpenter
Carpenters construct, repair, and install wooden building frameworks and structures.
Engineering Technician
Engineering technicians work with engineers to plan, design, evaluate, and improve the performance of marine energy equipment, processes, and facilities.
Instrumentation and Controls Technician
An instrumentation and controls technician installs, maintains, and troubleshoots instrumentation, control circuits, and other equipment used in the manufacturing of marine energy components.
Crane and Tower Operator
Crane and tower operators control mechanical booms or towers to lift and move materials, machines, or products.
Commercial Diver
Commercial divers work underwater using scuba diving equipment to inspect, repair, maintain, or install marine energy equipment and structures.
Construction and Building Inspector
Construction and building inspectors ensure that construction meets local and federal building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications.
Electrician
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in marine energy facilities.
Marine Energy Array Operator
Marine energy array operators control and maintain electricity generation equipment and regulate the flow of electricity out of the plant.
Entry
Assembler and Fabricator
Assemblers and fabricators assemble both finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make generators, computers, electronic devices, turbines, and other marine energy parts.
Metal Worker
Metal workers perform a wide variety of tasks, from installing large-scale structural and reinforcing iron and steel to support large-scale infrastructure to installing smaller-scale sheet metal structures for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, electrical switchboards, and other structures at marine energy facilities.
Deckhands, Marine Oilers and Ship Engineers
Deckhands, marine oilers, and ship engineers work on vessels in lakes, rivers, and the ocean. Deckhands operate and maintain the vessel and deck equipment, keeping the vessel in good operating condition. Ship engineers oversee marine oilers, and both work together to operate, maintain, and repair propulsion engines, boilers, generators, pumps, and other machinery.
Marine Energy Array Technician
Marine energy array technicians install, inspect, maintain, operate, and repair machinery at marine energy arrays. They are also responsible for identifying and fixing problems in array operations as well as communicating their findings to coworkers.
Harbor Worker
Harbor workers prepare docks in harbors or ports for incoming ships and secure ships to moorings. Harbor workers make sure loading plans are executed properly and keep accurate records of loaded, unloaded, or misplaced goods and equipment.
Construction Worker
Different construction trade workers—including heavy equipment operators, riggers, and more—are necessary during the construction, operation, and maintenance of marine energy arrays.
Metal and Plastic Machine Workers
Metal and plastic machine workers set up and/or operate equipment to cut, shape, and form precision metal and plastic parts.
Education, Training, and Research
Advanced
Vocational Instructor
Vocational instructors teach students in high schools and postsecondary programs, such as community colleges, technical schools, maritime academies, and apprenticeships. They teach skills the students need to enter the workforce within a specialized career path.