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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.

Instrumentation and controls (I&C) engineers design, test, install, and maintain equipment that automates the processes that monitor and control machinery. This equipment allows hydropower operations to run more efficiently and effectively.

I&C engineers design, test, install, and maintain equipment that automates the processes that monitor and control machinery. This automation equipment allows marine energy component manufacturing plants to run more efficiently.

Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture, installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of electrical components and instrumentation for marine energy generation.

Construction and building inspectors ensure that construction meets local and federal building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications.

Surveyors take precise geographic measurements to determine boundaries and contours of underwater topography (such as seafloor, lake floors, and river beds) and coastlines for marine energy construction projects.

Environmental scientists in the marine energy industry use their knowledge of environmental sciences to protect people, communities, and ocean ecosystems from environmental hazards related to marine energy developments.

The Testing Infrastructure Access and Development sub-activity area supports efforts to ensure a robust suite of testing capabilities at all stages of technology development.

Software developers play a very versatile role within the renewable energy sector because they design, test, and deploy digital platforms and programs that help hydropower facilities operate more effectively and efficiently.

Cement mason and concrete finishers place, pour, and finish concrete materials for construction projects.