Energy Grid Specialist

Energy grid specialists operate, maintain, and support electrical grid systems to ensure reliable delivery of power to homes and businesses. They monitor system performance in real time and respond to outages or disruptions to keep electricity flowing. Their work is essential to maintaining a stable energy system and to supporting the transition to a more resilient, modern grid.

*Labor data and information for emerging careers is often limited or unavailable at the regional level. Data shown is based on a closely related occupation, Power Plant Operators (SOC 51-8013.00).

Career Snapshot:

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per year*

Entry to Mid Level

Energy, Utilities, & Infrastructure

*Estimates are not to be used as fact. Based on publicly available sources.

The Path to Becoming

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Energy Grid Specialist

Step 1

Earn

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High School Diploma or GED

Resources:

Inland Career Education Center

Inland Adult Education Consortium

Southwest Riverside Adult Education

Step 2

Earn a Postsecondary Certificate

Required Training:

Standards Occupational Classifications (SOC) code

SOC 11-9199

Training Programs and Resources:

Solar Training

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GRID Alternatives

Construction and Trades Renewable Energy

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CSU San Bernardino Extended Learning

Training

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IBEW Local 440

Training

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IBEW Local 477

Electrical Apprenticeship training

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Inland Empire Electrical Training Center (IEETC)

Renewable Energy Specialization

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DeVry University

Powerplant Maintenance Certificate

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San Bernardino Valley College

Solar Site Planning

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College of the Desert

Step 3

Find a position or apprenticeship

Required Training:

This career typically involves

1 year on-the-job training

A Day in the Life

As

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Energy Grid Specialist

you can expect to perform these tasks frequently:

Monitor and control electrical power systems Operate and maintain equipment used to generate and distribute electricity Inspect, test, and repair electrical equipment Identify and respond to system issues and outages Ensure systems operate safely and efficiently

Required skills:

What It Takes

Energy Grid Specialist

often have these skills:

Operations Monitoring

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Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine or system is working correctly.

Troubleshooting

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Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about them.

Complex Problem Solving

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Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Critical Thinking

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Using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions and decide the best approach.

Judgment and Decision Making

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Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Equipment Maintenance

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Performing routine servicing and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Operation and Control

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Controlling operations of equipment or systems, including tools, machinery, and processes.

Communication

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Conveying information effectively to others — both verbally and in writing.

Safety Awareness

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Knowledge of safety practices, equipment, and procedures to protect yourself and others on a job site.

Attention to Detail

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Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks accurately.

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Career Outlook

280

Employees in

2023

280

Employees in

2033

+

0%

Projected
Growth Rate

230

Annual Projected
Job Openings

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