Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians
Colleges award this field under 7 named programs, from Energy Systems Technology/Technician to Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Inside the major
Programs within this field
Colleges may offer this field under 7 more specific program names. The program you choose affects the courses you take.
- Energy Systems Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing energy-efficient systems or monitoring energy use. Covers principles of energy conservation, instrumentation calibration, monitoring systems and test procedures, energy loss inspection procedures, energy conservation techniques, and report preparation.
- Power Plant Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the operation and maintenance of electricity generating power plants. Covers basic electricity, electrical power, generator operations, industrial controls, power plant instrumentation, power plant theory, pollution control, reactor theory, thermodynamics, turbines, and water chemistry.
- Solar Energy Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing solar-powered energy systems. Covers solar energy principles, energy storage and transfer technologies, testing and inspection procedures, system maintenance procedures, and report preparation.
- Wind Energy Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing wind-powered energy systems. Covers wind energy principles, energy storage and transfer technologies, testing and inspection procedures, system maintenance procedures, and report preparation.
- Hydroelectric Energy Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing hydroelectric energy systems. Covers hydroelectric energy principles, energy storage and transfer technologies, testing and inspection procedures, system maintenance procedures, and report preparation.
- Geothermal Energy Technology/Technician
- Prepares you to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing geothermal energy systems. Covers geothermal energy principles, energy storage and transfer technologies, testing and inspection procedures, system maintenance procedures, and report preparation.
- Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Energy systems technologies not listed above.
Also called Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Also called Wind Turbine Technology/Technician
Where it can lead
Careers this field can lead to
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- Median pay
- $78,350
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.8%
- Job openings a year
- 5,400
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- 29.5%
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Working style
How and where the work happens
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This field leads to a mix of in-person and computer-based work. About 42 of every 100 openings require working close to other people or spending time on your feet.
College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University TX | 47 | 71% | $17,000 |
| Excelsior University NY | 32 | · | — |
| Maine Maritime Academy ME | 30 | 61% | — |
| Ferris State University MI | 26 | 81% | $8,000 |
| SUNY Buffalo State University NY | 10 | 76% | $15,000 |
| University of Tulsa OK | 10 | 58% | $11,000 |
| Illinois State University IL | 8 | 89% | $16,000 |
| Central Washington University WA | 5 | 90% | $16,000 |