Primary Industries & Energy
Utilities & Energy careers
20 careers in this family — each with a personality-fit profile built on the Big Five and RIASEC frameworks. Click any role to see who it suits and why.
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Fast Growing Electrical Distribution Trades Worker
Utilities & Energy
Installs and maintains overhead and underground power lines, transformers, and switching equipment that deliver electricity from substations…
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Stable Electrical Power-Line Installer
Utilities & Energy
They climb utility poles and towers to install, maintain, and repair the cables that carry electricity to homes and businesses. Working at h…
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Fast Growing Energy Assessor
Utilities & Energy
Evaluates buildings and homes for energy efficiency by inspecting insulation, lighting, heating, and cooling systems. Produces energy rating…
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Fast Growing Energy Auditor
Utilities & Energy
They inspect buildings and industrial facilities to evaluate energy consumption and recommend efficiency improvements. Measuring insulation,…
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Fast Growing Energy Engineer
Utilities & Energy
They design and optimise systems for generating, distributing, or conserving energy — from solar arrays to grid infrastructure. Modelling pe…
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Stable Gas Network Technician
Utilities & Energy
Patrols and maintains gas distribution pipelines, locating leaks, repairing mains, and connecting new supply lines while following strict sa…
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Fast Growing Geothermal Production Manager
Utilities & Energy
Oversees the operation of geothermal power plants, managing staff, equipment maintenance, and energy output targets. Monitors well performan…
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Fast Growing Geothermal Technician
Utilities & Energy
Installs, monitors, and maintains equipment at geothermal energy sites, including pumps, heat exchangers, and piping. Reads gauges, performs…
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Declining Meter Reader
Utilities & Energy
Travels to residential and commercial properties to record electricity, gas, or water meter readings for billing purposes. Identifies faulty…
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Stable Nuclear Engineer
Utilities & Energy
Designs and monitors systems that harness nuclear energy for power generation, medical applications, or defence. Develops safety protocols, …
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Stable Nuclear Power Reactor Operator
Utilities & Energy
Controls reactor systems and turbines at nuclear power stations, monitoring instruments and adjusting controls to maintain safe and efficien…
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Stable Nuclear Technician
Utilities & Energy
Assists nuclear engineers and physicists by operating monitoring equipment, collecting radiation samples, and maintaining safety records. Wo…
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Stable Power Distributor and Dispatcher
Utilities & Energy
Monitors and controls the flow of electricity through transmission and distribution networks from a control centre. Coordinates with power p…
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Stable Power Plant Operator
Utilities & Energy
Controls and monitors the machinery that generates electricity, adjusting output to meet demand while maintaining safe operating conditions.…
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Stable Recycling Worker
Utilities & Energy
Sorts, separates, and processes recyclable materials such as plastics, metals, glass, and paper at a recycling facility, operating conveyor …
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Fast Growing Renewable Energy Specialist
Utilities & Energy
Evaluates solar, wind, or battery storage projects, analysing site conditions and energy yields to help utilities and developers transition …
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Fast Growing Solar Energy Systems Engineer
Utilities & Energy
Designs photovoltaic or solar thermal systems for buildings and power plants, selecting components, modelling energy output, and overseeing …
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Stable Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator
Utilities & Energy
Operates and maintains large mechanical systems such as boilers, generators, and air-conditioning equipment in buildings, factories, or powe…
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Stable Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Utilities & Energy
Monitors and adjusts chemical treatment processes and pumping equipment that purify drinking water or treat sewage, running tests to ensure …
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Fast Growing Wind Energy Engineer
Utilities & Energy
Designs wind turbine systems and wind farm layouts, modelling wind patterns and structural loads to maximise energy capture while meeting sa…
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What kinds of roles are in Utilities & Energy?
Traitstack profiles 20 utilities & energy roles in the Primary Industries & Energy sector, spanning a wide range — from Recycling Worker (median $35,000) through Power Plant Operator ($85,000) to Nuclear Engineer ($125,000).
What do Utilities & Energy careers pay?
Across the 20 utilities & energy roles profiled, median salaries run from about $35,000 (Recycling Worker) to $125,000 (Nuclear Engineer), with a typical median of $85,000.
What personality suits Utilities & Energy careers?
Averaged across the 20 utilities & energy roles profiled, the field skews towards people who are highly conscientious — precise, organised and strong on follow-through (average Conscientiousness 83/100) and steady under pressure — deadlines and setbacks do not rattle them easily (average Emotional Stability 74/100). On interests, 13 of the 20 roles lead with a Realistic (R) profile.
Which Utilities & Energy careers have the best job outlook?
Of the 20 utilities & energy roles profiled, 9 are rated growing or excellent for outlook, including Electrical Distribution Trades Worker, Energy Assessor, Energy Auditor and Energy Engineer.