Careers in Energy Fields

With job growth skyrocketing in fields like renewable energy, green technology, environmental restoration and conventional energy, an abundance of rewarding careers attracts energy-minded Montanans.

Search for careers in Green Technology, Renewable Energy, Restoration & Reclamation and Conventional Energy.

With energy prices on the rise, it's never been a better time to look for ways to be more efficient in our energy consumption. Not only will these new technologies help the environment, but they will also improve economic efficiency.

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Fuel Cells - devices that produce electricity from fuels such as hydrogen or alcohol

Hybrid Automotive Technology - hybrid cars use a combination of gasoline and electricity to improve fuel efficiency

Carbon Sequestration - traps carbon underground in order to reduce global warming

Coal Liquefaction/Gasification - conversion of coal to liquid fuels or a combustible gas

Green Construction Techniques - construction techniques focused on making buildings environmentally friendly and energy efficient

Renewable energy sources can be naturally replaced in a short period of time. Montana generates 38% of its electricity from renewable sources, which ranks us 7th in the nation.

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Hydropower - generates energy from flowing water

Solar - converts energy from the sun into heat and electricity

Wind - turbines convert energy from the wind into electricity

Geothermal - converts heat from underground hot springs into electricity

Biomass - converts wood and other organic waste into energy

Ethanol - fuel produced by fermentation of sugars. In the U.S. the source is mostly corn

Restoration, remediation, and reclamation industries work to remove contaminants and pollution from environmentally damaged areas. This allows the area to return to productive use and protects human health. Many remediation opportunities exist in Montana as the state seeks to clean up after more than a century of mining and natural resource extraction.

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Remediation Services - clean up contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil, or ground water

Environmental Consulting - provide advice and assistance on control and clean up of toxic substances, pollutants, and hazardous waste

Conventional Energy development in the United States and Montana will help decrease our dependence on foreign supplies. Conventional energy production is growing in Montana and offers many high paying career opportunities.

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Petroleum - includes gasoline, heating oil, diesel, propane, and jet fuel

Natural Gas - fossil fuel used in electricity generation and residential heating

Electricity - utilities produce and distribute electricity

Coal - a solid fossil fuel used to generate electricity. Montana holds the largest amount of coal reserves in the U.S. – over 25%- and is the 6th largest coal developer in the nation.

Nuclear - converts heat generated through nuclear fission reactions into electricity