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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.

Procurement and supply chain specialists manage supply chain logistics, including sourcing, transport, and management of hydropower equipment, materials, and products.

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. There are many different applications of a mechanical engineer’s skills in the hydropower industry, but they generally research, design, develop, and test machinery.

Commercial divers work underwater using oxygen supplied from the surface or a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) diving equipment to inspect, repair, maintain, or install marine energy equipment and structures.

Sales engineers sell complex technological products or services to businesses. They must have extensive knowledge of the products’ specifications, weights, parts, and functions and understand the processes that make these products work.

Composite technicians fabricate lightweight and strong components made from composite materials. Composite materials (such as Kevlar, fiberglass, reinforced concrete, and plywood) are materials that are made of at least two different compounds.

Drafters use software to convert the designs of engineers and architects into technical drawings and update technical drawings when changes are made to the system. These drawings contain information on how to build the project and materials needed.

Software developers play a versatile role within the renewable energy sector as they design, test, and deploy digital platforms and programs that help marine energy systems operate more effectively and efficiently.

Metal workers in the hydropower industry perform a wide variety of tasks from installing large-scale structural and reinforcing iron and steel to support large-scale infrastructure to installing smaller-scale sheet metal structures for ventilation.