Office of Energy Jobs Mission
The Office of Energy Jobs (OEJ) leads DOE efforts to support the growth of high-quality jobs across the energy sector and its supply chains for all Americans, in all parts of the nation. The Office serves as a hub for the Department’s workforce development strategy and conducts vital research and analysis on the energy workforce.
Our focus areas include:
- Ensuring high quality energy jobs for the American workforce.
- Coordinating effective workforce development strategies.
- Fostering robust labor and workforce stakeholder engagement.
- Conducting research and analysis on energy employment and workforce topics.
Programs & Initiatives
Research and Analysis
- U.S. Energy and Employment Report – The U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER) provides a comprehensive overview of the energy labor market. The USEER offers unique insights into the individuals who meet the nation’s energy needs, identifies important trends and skillsets for the 21st century energy workforce, and provides data on employment trends in five major energy sectors — Electric Power Generation; Transmission, Distribution, and Storage; Fuels; Energy Efficiency; and Motor Vehicles.
Workforce Development
- 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board – The 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board was established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to develop a strategy for the department to support current and future energy-sector labor needs, strengthen DOE’s workforce programs, and expand energy jobs and training opportunities for students, underrepresented workers, and displaced energy workers.
Reach out to energyjobs@hq.doe.gov for any questions!