Also called: Utility Attorney
Represents utilities, energy companies, or consumers in cases about electricity rates, pipelines, and power lines.
You argue in front of a state utility commission about whether a rate increase is fair, file comments at the federal energy regulator (FERC), and negotiate settlements.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 7 years after high school. Bachelor's degree plus law school (JD) and the bar exam.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Political Science, Economics, Engineering.
Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI researches past rate cases and drafts filings, cutting junior hours; hearings and cross-examination stay human.
Classes: AP Government, AP English, Economics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 23-1011.
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