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Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, oceanography, marine biology, and chemistry to develop solutions that mitigate or prevent environmental problems related to the marine energy industry.

Metal and plastic machine workers set up and/or operate equipment to cut, shape, and form precision metal and plastic parts.

Assemblers and fabricators assemble both finished products and the parts that go into them. They use tools, machines, and their hands to make generators, computers, electronic devices, turbines, and other parts.

Physical oceanographers study ocean physics, such as the movement of seawater and sediment, interactions between oceans and coastlines, interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere, and many other ocean processes.

Vocational instructors instruct students in high schools as well as postsecondary schools and programs, such as community colleges, technical schools, maritime academies, and apprenticeships.

Carpenters construct, repair, and install building frameworks and structures made predominantly from wood.

Regulatory compliance specialists perform environmental, social, and economic impact studies as well as policy research to ensure existing hydropower operations comply with government regulations that protect the environment.

Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals advise, develop strategies, and lead workplace safety and health management. They work to eliminate fatalities, injuries, occupational illnesses, property damage, and environmental harm.

Metal and plastic machine workers set up and/or operate equipment to cut, shape, and form precision metal and plastic parts.

Public utilities specialists write contracts that allow utilities to buy, sell, or interchange electricity. They often negotiate with government agencies, power purchasers, and other public and private utilities to get contracts approved.