Energy

Introduction

Energy-related occupations encompass jobs in engineering, science, mining, and extraction. Workers in this field have a range of skills all related to keeping businesses and homes powered. Energy companies employ workers in a variety of occupations, many of which are also included in other WIN occupation groups. Posting data referenced in this section pertain only to job postings from energy-related businesses, while employment and wage data apply for these workers in every industry.

5,006

Energy Workers

4.2% Decrease from 2019

Employment Over Time

2010-2020

Worker Gender Demographics

Energy Worker Demographics

In 2020, there were 5,006 workers in the energy occupation group. This group is primarily made up of white males (83.8 percent) between the ages of 25 and 54 (70.4 percent), with 16.2 percent of workers identifying as female and just 10.4 percent identifying as a racial minority. In 2020, 5.0 percent of the workers in the occupation group are under the age of 25 compared to the 24.5 percent 55 years of age or older.

Race and Ethnicity Demographics 89.6% White | 4.8% Black or African American | 2.2% Hispanic or Latino

Worker Age Demographics

Energy Top Posted Jobs 2020

Top Posted Jobs: 2020

This year totaled 124 postings for energy workers, with Electrical Engineers remaining as the most sought-after occupation by energy industry employers during 2020, with 32 postings. Mechanical Engineers were in the second position with 15 postings. Other top posted jobs include Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers (13 postings), Power Distributors and Dispatchers (12 postings), and General and Operations Managers (8 postings).

Energy Wage Overview

The demand for engineers and highly specialized trades in the energy field create lucrative opportunities for job seekers willing to obtain the education or training requirements related to these jobs. Each of the top ten energy occupations have median wages over $30.00 per hour. The top posted energy job, Electrical Engineers, offers a median hourly wage of $44.93, or annual earnings of approximately $93,454. Technician and construction-focused positions related to energy generally have shorter term educational requirements than engineers and pay somewhat higher than similar occupations in other industries.

Wage Overview for Top Posted Energy Jobs in 2020

Data: Emsi, BLS | Analysis: Workforce Intelligence Network

In-Demand Technical Skills

• Electric Power Distribution • File Structure • Engineering Design Process • Data Collection • Surveying • Communications • Operations • Planning • Construction • Management

In-Demand Education Level*

• High School Diploma: 11.3% • Associate Degree: 16.1% • Bachelor's Degree: 65.3% • Master's Degree: 9.7%

In-Demand Foundational Skills

In-Demand Certifications

• Journeyman Lineman • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) • Licensed Professional Engineer • (American Society For Quality) ASQ Certified • Professional Engineer

Employer Demand by City

6 5%

o f P o s t i n g s R e q u i r e a B a c h e l o r ' s D e g r e e

Top Posting Employers*

• CMS Energy Corporation • Bhi Energy • Black Hills Corporation • ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC

*Employer names are listed as they appear in online job postings.

Job Postings by City

1. Jackson: 123 Postings 2. Michigan Center: 1 Postings