Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating fossil fuel powered electric power generation facilities. These facilities use fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, or gas, in internal combustion or combustion turbine conventional steam process to produce electric energy. The electric energy produced in these establishments is provided to electric power transmission systems or to electric power distribution systems.
Top Careers in this Sector
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-0000
Production Occupations
51-0000
Plant and System Operators
51-8000
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers
51-8010
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-9000
Power Plant Operators
51-8013
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-0000
Line Installers and Repairers
49-9050
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
49-9051
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-0000
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
43-0000
Engineers
17-2000
Management Occupations
11-0000
Business Operations Specialists
13-1000
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
17-2070
Electrical Engineers
17-2071
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
49-2000
Miscellaneous Electrical and Electronic Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
49-2090
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay
49-2095
Construction and Extraction Occupations
47-0000
Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$109,089
Growth Rate
+1.89%
Active Roles
305