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At the undergraduate and graduate levels, professors instruct students in academic topics. Some professors also carry out their own research and write and publish academic books and papers.

Hydroelectric power plant operators control and maintain electricity generation equipment within the power plant and regulate the flow of electricity out of the plant.

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

Environmental scientists in the hydropower industry use their knowledge of environmental sciences to protect people, communities, land, fish, and wildlife from environmental hazards related to hydropower developments.

Metal workers in the marine energy 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.

Marine energy array technicians install, inspect, maintain, operate, and repair machinery at marine energy arrays. They are also responsible for identifying and fixing problems in array operations as well as communicating their findings.

Construction managers oversee the research and development, testing, and construction of marine energy arrays. They coordinate, direct, and acquire a team to ensure a project is completed on schedule and within budget.

Marine energy array operators control and maintain electricity generation equipment within the array and regulate the flow of electricity out of the plant.

Lawyers advise and represent many different people and groups involved in the marine energy industry on legal issues and disputes.

Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems.