Page 9 - TTWISept2020

Energy
Teaching Today Wisconsin | Back to School, 2020 Page 9

This October, the Center for whether you are interested in learn- • virtual exhibit hall and career fair
Energy Workforce Development, is ing in school or on-the-job, energy • Networking lounges and exhibits
holding a free virtual career event for employers are seeking thinkers and tin- • Panel-hosted breakout sessions
anyone interested in careers in Energy. kerers, STeM enthusiasts, those who
EnergyCareers2020, will bring want to work with their hands, those • Chat Rooms that let you interact
students, veterans, career changers, interested in protecting our nation’s “real-time” with men and women
women, and those under-represented resources and men and women who who work in the industry today.
in today’s workforce together virtu- want to serve their communities. If you are exploring careers that
ally on October 21 to discover careers Via a virtual platform, this event offer meaningful work, protecting our
in energy. Curious about what a gas will showcase the vast array of careers nation’s resources and supporting local
technician or a nuclear engineer does? in energy, highlighting job opportu- communities, you’ll want to attend
What about the men and women who nities for today and career paths for EnergyCareers 2020.
restore power after storms and natural tomorrow. Industry leaders will present For more information or to regis-
disasters? the breadth of career pathways, ben- ter for this virtual event, go to:
EnergyCareers 2020 will over- efits, and networking guideance. This
view of all these careers and more program includes: getintoenergy.com/
than one hundred others. Whether you • High-energy general session with energycareers2020
want to work in the field or in an office, noted presenters

What Energy Career is Right for You? Lineworker Mechanical Engineer
Lineworkers install and repair Mechanical engineers in the
cables, wires, and other critical trans- energy industry design and operate
mission and distribution equipment fossil fuel, hydroelectric, conventional,
that help power homes, businesses, nuclear, and cogeneration power
hospitals, schools, etc. Other common plants. They are involved in all aspects
titles include: Line Installer and Line of the production and conversion
Technician. of energy from one form to another.
Median annual salary: $69,380 Mechanical engineers are responsible
for the design of Gas Transmission
and Distribution main and service net-
works, including the identification and
Plant Operator siting of required metering and regulat-
Plant Operators are in charge of ing stations. Mechanical engineers are
energy careers offer job stability, hands- operating and controlling the equip- also involved in exciting projects such
on work, and opportunities for advancement. Utility Technician ment that generates power in coal, as developing alternatives to thermal
There are a wide range of careers available Utility Technicians include jobs like nuclear, gas, and other power plants. energy, power cycle devices, fuel cells,
in the energy industry, all highly rewarding, Electricians, Boilermakers, Substation Median annual salary: $79,860 gas turbines, and innovative uses of
in-demand, and providing excellent opportu- Mechanics, Meter Technicians, Natural coal, wind, and tidal flow.
nities for growth and success. Gas Service Specialists, Solar Electric Median annual salary: $85,880
Wondering which types of energy jobs Installers and Technicians, and Energy
might be best suited for you? Take a career Auditors. Environmental Engineers
quiz to find a good match based on your These jobs provide hands-on work An environmental engineer devel-
preferences. Do you like working outdoors opportunities including installation of ops techniques to recover usable
or indoors? Do you enjoy problem-solving? equipment, monitoring equipment per- materials and reduce waste created Gas Technician
Working with your hands? Do you keep up formance, troubleshooting problems, during manufacture of a product, Gas Technicians lay pipe for steam
with the latest in technology? The questions and repairing equipment. Overall, you including energy. They also design air and/or gas mains and are essential for
in the quiz will help direct you to an energy- would be in charge of making sure pollution control for power compa- the smooth operation of both electric
sector job that might be just right for you. machines, mechanical equipment, and nies and may also be responsible for and gas utilities. Another common job
Take the quiz at: buildings are working properly and in monitoring systems in a facility for com- title is Valve and Regulator Repairer.
getintoenergy.com/career-quiz good condition. pliance with environmental regulations. Median annual salary: $41,187
Median annual salary: $49,450 Median annual salary: $86,800