about
Energy workers keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses by running power plants, maintaining miles of power lines, and installing smarter energy sources like solar panels. You’ll work in diverse places—outdoors repairing equipment, in control rooms managing supplies, or in neighborhoods upgrading old systems—often with tight-knit crews focused on community safety. Your work matters now more than ever: preventing blackouts during heat waves, helping households use cleaner energy, and building resilient power networks as weather grows wilder. Every day brings quiet pride in knowing you’re essential—keeping lights on, factories humming, and hospitals running smoothly for millions of people.
day in the life
Power and renewable energy technicians could start their day inspecting power lines then switch to checking solar panel setups in neighborhoods—all while answering residents’ questions. Key tasks include troubleshooting problems, or adjusting equipment when weather strains the power network. They work closely with dispatch teams via radio, train coworkers on safety steps, and update communities during outages. Their work directly keeps electricity flowing reliably through homes and businesses—whether fixing storm damage or maintaining sustainable energy systems.
