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Energy Careers Beyond Engineering
A plain-language survey of the business, legal, communications, finance and support jobs that keep the energy sector running without an engineering degree.
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Careers Beyond Engineering
Roles in the energy sector that do not require an engineering degree.
Community Engagement and Stakeholder Roles
How community liaison and stakeholder roles connect energy projects with local residents, what the work involves day to day, and how people typically enter it.
Energy Data Analyst Careers
What energy data analysts do with usage, market and equipment data, the skills commonly involved, and the routes people take into the work.
Energy Sales, Customer Service and Advisory Roles
A look at customer-facing jobs in energy supply and efficiency advice, including what the work involves, the skills it needs and how people typically get started.
Energy Sector Finance and Accounting Roles
An overview of the finance and accounting work around energy projects and utilities, from budgeting and reporting to project financing, without investment advice.
Energy Writing, Communications and Education Careers
A guide to roles that explain energy topics to the public and to staff, including writers, communicators, trainers and educators, plus typical skills and entry routes.
Environmental Compliance and Sustainability Roles
How environmental compliance and sustainability staff help energy operations meet environmental rules, what they do day to day, and typical backgrounds and skills.
Legal and Regulatory Careers in Energy
A general explanation of how lawyers, regulatory affairs staff and policy specialists contribute to energy projects and utilities, and how people enter these careers.
Project Management in the Energy Sector
What project managers do on energy projects, how they handle schedules, budgets, contractors and risk, and the typical routes people take into the field.
Supply Chain and Logistics Roles in Energy
How procurement, planning, shipping and warehouse roles get materials and equipment to energy projects, what skills are involved, and how people enter the field.
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