Renewable Energy: Hydroelectric Sample Occupations

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Civil Engineering Technician
Help civil engineers plan and oversee the building of highways, buildings, bridges, dams, wastewater treatment systems, and other structures and do related research. Some estimate construction costs and specify materials to be used, and some may even prep
Entrepreneur in renewable energy field
Research field & raise capital. Plan, coordinate, & direct research, design, & production activities. Use knowledge of engineering & natural sciences to oversee operations & set goals. Recruit & supervise engineers, scientists, & technicians.
Mechanical Engineer with focus on green technologies
design & develop machines that produce and/or use energy, such as car engines and wind turbines. Determine needs of the user, physical problems of building equipment, cost & its effect on the environment. Field is very broad, & the need for emerging gr

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