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Civil engineers in the marine energy industry analyze, plan, design, test, and oversee construction projects to ensure facilities are built with structural integrity.

Regulatory compliance specialists perform environmental, social, and economic impact studies as well as policy research to ensure marine energy system project proposals comply with government regulations that protect the environment.

Industrial engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in the hydropower component manufacturing processes. They devise ways to to increase the efficiency of manufacturing hydropower components.

Survey technicians make precise measurements of the land to determine property boundaries and surface contours for construction projects. They assist surveyors and often work in the field with a team.

Cybersecurity specialists protect hydropower plants from cybersecurity threats by planning and implementing measures to protect computer networks and systems.

Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, hydrology, biology, and chemistry to mitigate or develop solutions to environmental problems related to the hydropower industry.

Deckhands operate and maintain the vessel equipment, keeping the vessel in good operating condition. Ship engineers oversee marine oilers and maintain propulsion engines, boilers, generators, pumps, and more. Marine oilers assist ship engineers.

Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories.

Cybersecurity specialists protect marine energy companies and systems from cybersecurity threats by planning and implementing measures to protect computer networks and systems.

Engineering technicians work with engineers to plan, design, evaluate, and improve the performance of marine energy equipment, processes, and facilities.