Also called: Energy Advisory Consultant
Advises utilities, companies, and governments on energy strategy, projects, and markets.
You fly to a utility to interview executives, build a plan for retiring old coal plants, and present recommendations to the board.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in engineering, economics, or business; MBA helpful.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Business Administration, Engineering, Economics.
Growing much faster than average (about 9% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI does research and slide decks fast, so fewer junior consultants; client trust and advice stay human.
Classes: Economics, AP Statistics, Public speaking.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1111.
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