Electric Power Generation, Transmission, & Distribution (including Wind Power)
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in generating, transmitting, and/or distributing electric power. Establishments in this industry group may perform one or more of the following activities: (1) operate generation facilities that produce electric energy; (2) operate transmission systems that convey the electricity from the generation facility to the distribution system; and (3) operate distribution systems that convey electric power received from the generation facility or the transmission system to the final consumer.
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Occupations
in Demand for Electric Power Generation, Transmission, & Distribution |
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 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Wind Energy Technicians & Mechanics | 125 |
100.0% |
60 |
185 |
Associate degree | |
| Electrical Powerline Installer & Repairers | $53,239 |
80 |
-5.3% |
60 |
60 |
Long-term
on-the-job
training |
| Power Plant Operators | $58,469 |
50 |
ND |
ND |
ND |
Long-term
on-the-job
training |
| Customer Service Representatives | 460 |
19.3% |
310 |
708 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
|
| Electrical & Electronics Repairers | $46,779 |
30 |
44.0% |
20 |
93 |
Bachelor's
degree |
| Meter Readers, Utilities | $38,563 |
40 |
-46.7% |
10 |
10 |
Short-term
on-the-job training |
| First-line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installation, & Repair Workers | 240 |
13.2% |
180 |
273 |
Related
work experience |
|
| Electrical Engineers | $64,925 |
30 |
12.8% |
30 |
49 |
Bachelor's
degree |
| Electricians | 330 |
7.5% |
160 |
221 |
Long-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| First-line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers | 550 |
9.3% |
340 |
492 |
Related
work experience |
|
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 260 |
13.6% |
160 |
266 |
Long-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Control & Valve Installers & Repairers | $51,002 |
100 |
-2.3% |
20 |
20 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
| General Maintenance & Repair Workers | 410 |
7.9% |
300 |
422 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
|
| General & Operations Managers | $64,107 |
760 |
11.3% |
390 |
622 |
Bachelor's
or higher degree |
| General Office Clerks | 1,680 |
4.4% |
1,040 |
1,245 |
Short-term
on-the-job
training |
|
| Exec. Secretaries & Admin. Assistants | $32,508 |
480 |
6.1% |
170 |
224 |
Moderate
on-the-job
training |
| Electrical Engineering Technicians | $39,520 |
270 |
-0.6% |
40 |
40 |
Associate
degree |
| Accountants & Auditors | 480 |
19.8% |
280 |
572 |
Bachelor's
degree |
|
| First-line Supervisors of Office & Administrative Support Workers | $34,708 |
570 |
2.0% |
340 |
371 |
Related
work experience |
| Management Analysts | $65,471 |
50 |
7.5% |
60 |
93 |
Bachelor's
or higher degree |
| Source:
Minnesota Dept.
of Employment & Economic Development |
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