Electrical power and energy engineers make a big difference in the world of energy by working to assure that electric energy is generated and delivered reliably and efficiently while advancing environmental quality improvements. They help customers use electric energy to meet their needs economically. More.

Mechanical engineers in the energy industry design and operate fossil fuel, hydroelectric, conventional, nuclear, and cogeneration power plants. They are involved in all aspects of the production and conversion of energy from one form to another. More.

Nuclear engineers have a range of responsibilities at a nuclear power plant, including helping to develop complex troubleshooting plans to support plant operations. More.

Energy engineers design, develop, and evaluate energy-related projects and programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. More.

Environmental engineers develop techniques to recover usable materials and reduce waste created during manufacture of a product, including energy. More.

Solar Energy Systems engineers perform site-specific engineering analysis or evaluation of energy efficiency and solar projects involving residential, commercial, or industrial customers. More.

Wind Energy engineers design underground or overhead wind farm collector systems and prepare and develop site specifications. More.